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Open source advocate defends rsync maintainers against AI criticism

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An open-source advocate expressed frustration with the impact of AI and "VibeCoding" on software development. However, they urged against joining criticism directed at the maintainers of rsync, emphasizing that these individuals deserve respect for their work. The advocate suggested that anyone dissatisfied should fork the project and contribute themselves, condemning mobbing behavior. AI

IMPACT AI's influence on open source development practices is a growing concern for maintainers and contributors.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from an individual about the impact of AI on open source development.

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Open source advocate defends rsync maintainers against AI criticism

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I, too, resent the impact of # AI # VibeCoding on open source software development, however: Please do not join the pile-up against # rsync maintainers. They de

    I, too, resent the impact of # AI # VibeCoding on open source software development, however: Please do not join the pile-up against # rsync maintainers. They deserve everyone's respect because *they do the work*. If you can't argue respectfully, then fork the thing and do the job…

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