[teddyh]

As a user of some software, I would certainly hope that the developers would prioritize fixing bugs over their own egos.

[skeeter2020]

As a user of free software you can hope all you want, but you have no right to an expectation that this is the priority. Your right end with the decision to stop using the software, which is exactly what Don said to the original email

[blowski]

Well if the developer does choose to prioritise their ego, you can always get a refund.