There’s been an interesting dust-up in the selfhosted community lately that’s got me thinking about where we draw the line between civility and accountability. The short version? Someone posted an AI-generated backup tool, people called it “AI trash,” mods removed the criticism citing harassment rules, and the community went ballistic.

Let me be clear from the start: I’m not a fan of AI-generated code flooding open-source communities. There, I said it. But this isn’t just about my personal preference – it’s about security, maintainability, and what we owe each other as a community that values transparency and competence.