This mentality that only writing code matters needs to stop. Open source projects (or any project for that matter) is way more than just writing code and the people doing the "other" work need to be recognized and encouraged to continuing that.
The lack of such people is exactly the major cause of burnout from maintainers who just want to code.
Not replying to all your points directly, just making a general statement about this whole thread.
If you aren't replying to my points why are you making a reply to my comment?
Yes, all properly filled bugs reports are useful. The important part here is that "properly" word though and on a popular project they can be hard to find. What is worse, this incentivizes people to file the same or similar bugs twice (or more) since they can't find the duplicate (in which case, properly or not doesn't matter, you already demonstrated your belief that your time is more important than whoever will have to wade through the bugs to find your duplicate).
Also while code isn't the only thing that matters, it is the thing that matters the most - the software doesn't exist without code, but it can exist without everything else - and the programmers who write the code are those who make the final decision on what ends up in the software (assuming FOSS made by volunteers here, of course, not FOSS or closed source software made by employees - although even in that case, often the developer who writes the code is the one making the decision anyway).
It's always an option to go the proprietary route and release your code as shareware. It worked for a long time. Why bother to release the source if it's such a hassle?
Sadly it worked until users were taught to expect everything for free (see how every single time someone posts something here or on Reddit that costs money, there is at least one post - often more - with free "alternatives" upvoted near the top) and other developers spreading FUD against you if you do not release the code - even if you give your software away for free.
Of course if you are going to receive harassment either way, might as well get paid for it.
This mentality that only writing code matters needs to stop. Open source projects (or any project for that matter) is way more than just writing code and the people doing the "other" work need to be recognized and encouraged to continuing that.
The lack of such people is exactly the major cause of burnout from maintainers who just want to code.
Not replying to all your points directly, just making a general statement about this whole thread.