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Thanks for writing this. People need to understand that if you are into open-source contributions, then do it throughout the year or whenever is the need. Hacktoberfest should not be the ONLY reason to make PRs or raise issues. Sad thing is, people will still spam or make bad PRs just to get the tee or stickers. I mean how many times will you do this and show yourself as a cool open-source contributor?
I've been dealing with spammy/unwanted PRa from bots or inactive accounts from last 2-3 years when Hacktoberfest starts.
Apart from the bots, even legit accounts just send a PR during this time, which doesn't even align with the contribution guidelines!
Cofounded Host Collective (DiscountASP.net). Cofounded Player Axis (Social Gaming). Computer Scientist and Technology Evangelist with 20+ years of experience with JavaScript!
✦ Independent web developer/designer/blogger
✦ Lead Framer Developer at Framerly
✦ Framer Expert & Partner | Advocate at 10x Designers
✦ Hire me on Contra👇
Cofounded Host Collective (DiscountASP.net). Cofounded Player Axis (Social Gaming). Computer Scientist and Technology Evangelist with 20+ years of experience with JavaScript!
Thanks for writing this. People need to understand that if you are into open-source contributions, then do it throughout the year or whenever is the need. Hacktoberfest should not be the ONLY reason to make PRs or raise issues. Sad thing is, people will still spam or make bad PRs just to get the tee or stickers. I mean how many times will you do this and show yourself as a cool open-source contributor?
I will soon be writing an article this week (releasing this Friday) on a similar topic. I hope it will help people understand more.
Post your article here when you are done, I'd love to read it! Cheers 🍻
Hi Joel, I just published it:
Hacktoberfest - through a different lens. 🌳
Vaibhav Khulbe ・ Oct 9 ・ 8 min read
Will read now 👍