454
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by minyaen@lemmy.ml to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

This doesn't surprise me at all... Just like bots in games. Selling a service that benefits another. Its shady, but definitely believable.

Also, what if this is an actual viable way to "market" for an open source project?

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-31-million-fake-stars-on-github-projects-used-to-boost-rankings

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

If you’re trying to peddle malware then it’s a way to fake popularity

[-] logging_strict@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

That's unfair. Throwing out FUD doesn't make it true.

Why be in a rush to judge? Might wanna watch some projects which have used this tactic.

Might be legitimate projects are willing to do whatever to attract eye balls.

Just for shiats and giggles, keep an open mind.

[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

I was pointing out a use case

this post was submitted on 31 Dec 2024
454 points (99.1% liked)

Open Source

35876 readers
291 users here now

All about open source! Feel free to ask questions, and share news, and interesting stuff!

Useful Links

Rules

Related Communities

Community icon from opensource.org, but we are not affiliated with them.

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS