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- The author rejects becoming a 'reverse centaur'—a human reviewer of LLM-generated code, despite increasing AI-driven contributions.
- Unsolicited pull requests (PRs) are now red flags, often being low-effort LLM output; the author closes such PRs immediately.
- New contribution guidelines require discussion via issue before PR submission to ensure human engagement.
- The author prioritizes human interaction and genuine interest over AI-generated code, even if it means missing some contributions.
- Concerns are raised about declining interest in open source and coding, with AI tools potentially replacing human effort.
- The author advises contributors to describe problems in issues rather than wasting tokens on ignored PRs.
- Resistance to AI-driven contributions is framed as a stance against a future where machines and their owners dominate.