unfortunately, it mostly works on the wrong people. Those who would already have put care into their work are now even more afraid to do something wrong.

(Edit: Not saying what you're doing is wrong. I certainly don't have a better idea. Just pointing out the conundrum.)

While I agree that "public shaming" of the worst is for now a needed tool, it should not be the only, or even the main one, used.

We who live the open source way of life need to also get better on showing the benefits for everyone when contributing quality, at any level.

Including ones own journey learning and using all the amazing stuff we collaborate in creating.

If we can do that, I think it will be easier for more to quicker understand that open source is so much more for them.

right or wrong, a response is at least useful. The person can decided whether it's worth their time doubling down constructively, and if they really are honest they likely will because they care (it's kinda like human greylisting) . Importantly, the burden and onus is not on you.

I've submitted many bugs in closed source software (mostly Microsoft) and hear literally nothing back.