Jean Louis <[email protected]> writes: > * Ihor Radchenko <[email protected]> [2026-03-25 09:29]: >> Also, I think I need to be clear here - we do not currently suffer from >> high inflow of LLM-generated patches, unlike some other projects. >> From my perspective, beyond aligning with GNU policy, we should simply >> make sure that our contributor community keeps being healthy. That >> involves addressing both concerns about LLMs from some community >> members, as well as not alienating LLM users (who are only growing in >> numbers, including some prominent community members, like John Wiegley). > > Future people will be saying like this: > --------------------------------------- > > The old mailing list was unwelcoming and exhausting. Simple questions > met with cryptic cynicism, conversations wandered off-topic, and > getting help felt like a draining battle rather than collaboration. > > Today, instead of navigating harsh conversations with strangers who > might or might not help, I simply ask a local LLM and get a clear > answer instantly. The struggle of dealing with unknown people is gone, > replaced by a tool that is patient, direct, and always available.
Partially this is because of accessibility. There are more modern frontend for users who don't to use Emacs or want to use archive websearch such as Mailman 3 Hyperkitty. For Email users public inboxes allow for easy read of lists without subscribing and even more important search from within email programs via IMAP.
