GitHub stale bot considered harmful

· Thiago Perrotta · Sept. 16, 2025, 9:40 p.m.
Summary
The post argues against the use of GitHub's stale bot, which automatically closes inactive issues, claiming it leads to misunderstandings about maintainer responsibilities and creates pressure to address all issues, which is unrealistic. It highlights potential negative impacts on community engagement and project management.
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