Another of the things I like about FLOSS, is that projects that are made this way become the propriety of those who form the community behind it. It stops being just the propriety of those who kick started the project, or those who manage it.
The efforts to maintain and improve the project, are a lot more democratic. Everyone that has something to say, can make it known to the community at large. If there is an interest to contribute in any way possible, there is a way to do so.
Each project truly becomes a part of those who work on it, and those who work on it become of something bigger. Both the project and the community at large benefit from each other, and everyone gets something in return from working on the project.
Most important, FLOSS gives all the people who interact with any project much more that they put into the project. We get the freedom to choose the way we interact or collaborate with people on the project, and the project. One can commit to any project to any level one feels comfortable at.
One can choose those projects that better fit what we want to do, and what one believes in. And if there isn't one that fits the bill, there is always the chance to start a project that does. There is no need to tie oneself to particular project just because there is no other way, each individual and community can make the way they want to go.
After all, FLOSS is about giving people the freedom to choose what's best for them.
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