I know sites like these can feel dismissive and passive-aggressive. But this isn’t meant to be an attack, just a shove in the right direction. If someone thinks your project is slopware, take it seriously: you’ll either prove them wrong, or end up improving yourself.
These problems are made drastically worse when you use AI incorrectly.
AI overuse hurts you:
To those tired of seeing slopware everywhere: you’re not alone. Writing the same feedback under every noisy, AI-padded repo gets exhausting. You have better things to do with your time; and yet, it’s important to inform project authors why their work isn’t being received well.
stopslopware.net exists to fill this need.
So, the next time you find yourself scrolling past a slopware announcement post you’re too drained to critique, consider dropping a link to this site instead. It’s quick, it’s honest, and with any luck, the author will take a moment to reflect on how they can do better.
P.S. For a more detailed discussion, consider reading the article your project sucks.
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