I’ve been an OSS contributor and maintainer for 10 years. During that time, I’ve repeatedly explained the necessity and value of continuing to contribute to OSS, even though it incurs costs as a member of a company. However, these explanations have not really taken hold. This is because the free-rider mentality is still deeply rooted. So, three years ago, on September 3, 2022, I noticed and sent a message about the challenges that in-house contributors face in for-profit organizations. It was w...