I’m saying throwing away recognition won’t solve the problem. Software developers don’t do it for nebulous “recognition” they do it to solve problems. Hiding away won’t solve anything; it’s hiding, it’s running away from the problem, it’s being a coward and refusing to solve a pr...

Correct. An adversarial environment dictates the rules of engagement, not what 'should' be, unfortunately. Since a system of support is available by anonymous payment, and the software can be reviewed openly - the right thing to do as plebs is to support developers' efforts where possible, imho.