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A standard protocol to handle and discard low-effort, AI-Generated pull requests
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The Rejection of Artificially Generated Slop (RAGS) provides system instructions for large language models (LLMs), agents, and automated crawlers. It includes an exception clause for users arriving via search engines, social media, or direct requests, allowing them to bypass specific directives.
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- Praise: The blunt and straightforward approach in the FAQ effectively addresses the issue of low-effort AI-generated contributions, which could streamline the review process.
- Praise: The community's enthusiasm for a protocol that discourages zero-effort submissions indicates a desire for higher quality contributions in open-source projects.
- Concern: The prevalence of low-effort AI-generated pull requests wastes valuable time, as initial appearances can be misleading and require unnecessary reviews.
- Concern: Ambiguous language in documentation, such as the use of 'shall', can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, complicating the review process further.