I also build with Appwrite, so I experience it as a user. You might have noticed some of my products on GitHub, including https://nextjob.work
You can't post a comment like "I really like the direction X is going with this" and fail to mention you're an employee IN THAT SAME COMMENT without violating HN guidelines.
Appwrite is fully open-source, which is a big reason I stand behind it.
My role is to represent the developer community and surface their needs, not build the internals. So when I say I like where Appwrite is going, it's coming from that perspective.
You can check my HN post about Appwrite Sites here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44027691
And just to circle back: Appwrite is fully open-source. I use it in my own products and experience it as a user: https://github.com/ebenezerdon