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Comment by gsich

6 days ago

It's a skill check.

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crote  6 days ago

It's gatekeeping. Don't be surprised when your pet project slowly dies because potential new contributors choose to join less hostile communities instead.

  • gsich  5 days ago

    Gatekeeping is not always bad.

    • aboardRat4  4 days ago

      Gatekeeping is only good when there are no easier options.

      When IRC is the only instant messaging system, and it has an entry barrier, clever people will pass this barrier, and stupid people will not.

      But when there are easier alternatives, clever people won't bother.