Ask HN: Is GitHub preparing to go behind a login wall?
GitHub users are expressing concern over restricted access to public repository data, specifically the 'stargazers' list, which is now hidden from non-logged-in users. GitHub claims these changes are necessary to prevent data scraping and spam, though some users fear it signals a shift toward a more closed, login-walled platform.
Why it matters
As a central hub for open-source development, any move by GitHub to restrict public access impacts the transparency and accessibility of the global software ecosystem.
Ask HN: Is GitHub preparing to go behind a login wall? | Hacker News
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