I'll try to keep this very very short.
Every one of your points is grounded in... fear.
Fear of X, Y, Z.
Just do it friend. Take the plunge, you'll end up learning a lot while engaging in great discussions.
Every one of your points is grounded in... fear.
Fear of X, Y, Z.
Just do it friend. Take the plunge, you'll end up learning a lot while engaging in great discussions.
(Not all open source projects are like that, fortunately, but running into one or two can sour your view on the whole process.)
You'll always find people that oppose everything that makes you... you. Religion, politics (<-- oh and i think you know about that one), ethics, money, fighting (Boxing vs MMA), Operating systems... etc.
For every several pieces of 'shat' you take, you'll find a couple golden nuggets. Those make the difference, builds character and knowledge.
Who knows, it may even help you build the next startup or 'cool app'.
Take the plunge!
I would say more "exasperation and confusion". But your point is extremely well taken.