> One major issue with humans is that sacrifice begins to be expected and often is not rewarded. When a job not only becomes thankless, or near enough, but also expected as the default, it becomes hurtful to continue doing it.
Oh, most definitely. The anger and vitriol I see directed towards maintainers, or volunteers of any type, who are "stepping back for personal reasons" is horrifying.
My father was a very active volunteer in his community ... the number of people who were mad at him when he stepped away after his heart problems was startling. Conversely, the number of people who volunteered to help him and my mother with shopping etc. when COVID hit was heart warming.
Oh, most definitely. The anger and vitriol I see directed towards maintainers, or volunteers of any type, who are "stepping back for personal reasons" is horrifying.
My father was a very active volunteer in his community ... the number of people who were mad at him when he stepped away after his heart problems was startling. Conversely, the number of people who volunteered to help him and my mother with shopping etc. when COVID hit was heart warming.