A new model for open source: closed to pull requests, open to remix
ghuntley · hn · 2026-10-15
A popular HN thread on ghuntley's essay proposing a new open source model: "closed to pull requests, open to remix."
- Projects stop accepting external PRs but keep the source fully open for anyone to fork and remix.
- The argument: maintainers are bogged down by review burden and contributor communication, while most PRs add little value.
- The post sparked HN discussion on maintainer burnout and the economics of contribution.
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