Don't be that open-source user, don't be me
Read OriginalThe article is a reflective piece from an open-source maintainer who used to be a demanding user. It discusses the hidden costs of user support, using personal examples like adding unhelpful '+1' comments to feature requests. It explains how such behavior drains maintainer resources, especially in projects with limited funding, and advocates for more empathetic and constructive community engagement.
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