It's easy to wear the rose tinted glasses and paint everybody with the same brush at first glance. It's much better to learn more and seek out what somebodies intentions and values are before you pass judgment.

@shadowspub said it best:

collaboration is a lot less stressful and way more fun.

There are so many good things happening in this space that are shadowed by the blame, complain and insane folk. Like you said; stay on the course and ride it out with a neutral standing point (ready to kick ass if and when needed) but always look to resolve and grow from each encounter, open to a change in your perspective/beliefs if you see fit.