Staying sane in open source

The open source community has its share of issues, including harassment, arguments, and abuse. These problems can lead to volunteer burnout among contributors who work on these projects in their free time. A common issue is that maintainers are expected to satisfy anonymous demands for free, which creates a toxic environment. To address this, companies like Aiven have established Open Source Program Offices (OSPO) to support the mental health of individuals in the open source community and make it more sustainable. Adopting Codes of Conduct can also help maintain safer environments within these communities.