Jacob Tomlinson 12/5/2024

Most stale bots are anti-user and anti-contributor, but they don't have to be

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This article discusses the common use of stale bots in GitHub projects, highlighting how they often frustrate users and contributors by automatically closing inactive issues and pull requests. It presents the maintainer's perspective on managing overwhelming project backlogs and argues that while automation is useful, most implementations are harmful. The core thesis is that stale bots can be valuable if designed with 'next action responsibility' in mind to improve project health without alienating the community.

Most stale bots are anti-user and anti-contributor, but they don't have to be

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