When we talk about free and open source software it’s usually in technical terms - the source is available, anyone can inspect it, fork it, change it or contribute. But all those things only work and make sense in the context of a minimum level of honesty, good faith, reciprocity, patience and mutual recognition of each other’s humanity.


Not at all, most things run on rules and policies.
…which are only upheld because of good faith.
…no, they’re held up by consequences.