# People-first framing strengthens contributor motivation - Condition: regular spotlights and acknowledgment loops. - Themes: Community Health; Recognition Programs <!-- atomicity: 1 idea ✓ --> ## Links - [[3. Resources/Permanent Notes/Public Credit Mechanisms Are the Visible Skeleton of Open Source Social Contracts]] — evidence-for: regular contributor spotlights make recognition visible and give people a reason to see their work as part of the community's shared story - [[3. Resources/MOCs/DevRel MOC]] — applies-in: the MOC lists this note under Connected Permanent Notes (synthesis 2026-07-21 — run 25). ## Source - [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/Becoming the WordPress Evangelist I Needed]]