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I wouldn't mind bots that fix spelling mistakes in comments or even actual bugs in code. But why not let github projects be configured to allow certain kinds of

• jevinskie 14y ago
  Consider bots as "plugins" that you activate on a per-repo basis. I like this idea!
  • masklinn 14y ago
    Isn't that exactly what Service Hooks or OAuth-authed systems provide?
    • uxp 14y ago
      I think that's what jevinskie was implying, as in this is a non issue since service hooks are already established so there is no reason bots should be allowed, they should plug into the correct API.
      • masklinn 14y ago
        > I think that's what jevinskie was implying I'm not sure he'd have written that he "likes the idea" and would have failed to mention Service Hooks if he did.
        • uxp 14y ago
          I read his comment as either sarcasm or passive aggressiveness. "Wouldn't it be a great idea if there was a 'hook' mechanism you could opt into that provides a way to add additional functionality to their site from third parties?" Or maybe not. I don't know, text doesn't convey emotion and body language.