Unusual Activity Detected: Suspected Fake Stars on This Repository

[tyler99anthonr]

Dear Repository Maintainer,

It has come to my attention that this repository exhibits patterns of activity that strongly suggest the use of purchased or otherwise inauthentic GitHub stars. Upon reviewing the contributors, watchers, and star history, there are clear indications that these metrics have been artificially inflated.

The act of artificially boosting a repository's popularity undermines the trust and integrity of the open-source community. Open-source contributions are valued for their transparency, collaboration, and merit-based recognition. Resorting to unethical practices such as "star farming" not only misleads potential users and contributors but also devalues the efforts of developers who earn their reputation through honest work.

I would like to remind the community and the repository maintainer that metrics like stars should reflect genuine appreciation for the work and usefulness of the project. Misrepresentation of popularity serves no one in the long run and can harm the credibility of both the project and its maintainers.

I have reported this repository's activity to GitHub for further investigation, as such practices violate the GitHub Terms of Service. I urge the maintainer to acknowledge this issue, take corrective action, and issue a public apology to the community. It is never too late to make amends and recommit to the principles of transparency and honesty that drive open-source forward.

We trust that you will consider this matter seriously and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Let's work together to uphold the integrity of the open-source ecosystem.

Sincerely,
A Concerned Member of the Open-Source Community

[theajack]

I didn't buy the star, and I don't think I need to explain any more

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---Original--- From: ***@***.***> Date: Fri, Apr 4, 2025 11:10 AM To: ***@***.***>; Cc: ***@***.***>; Subject: [theajack/cnchar] Unusual Activity Detected: Suspected Fake Stars onThis Repository (Issue #309) Dear Repository Maintainer, It has come to my attention that this repository exhibits patterns of activity that strongly suggest the use of purchased or otherwise inauthentic GitHub stars. Upon reviewing the contributors, watchers, and star history, there are clear indications that these metrics have been artificially inflated. The act of artificially boosting a repository's popularity undermines the trust and integrity of the open-source community. Open-source contributions are valued for their transparency, collaboration, and merit-based recognition. Resorting to unethical practices such as "star farming" not only misleads potential users and contributors but also devalues the efforts of developers who earn their reputation through honest work. I would like to remind the community and the repository maintainer that metrics like stars should reflect genuine appreciation for the work and usefulness of the project. Misrepresentation of popularity serves no one in the long run and can harm the credibility of both the project and its maintainers. I have reported this repository's activity to GitHub for further investigation, as such practices violate the GitHub Terms of Service. I urge the maintainer to acknowledge this issue, take corrective action, and issue a public apology to the community. It is never too late to make amends and recommit to the principles of transparency and honesty that drive open-source forward. We trust that you will consider this matter seriously and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Let's work together to uphold the integrity of the open-source ecosystem. Sincerely, A Concerned Member of the Open-Source Community — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***> tyler99anthonr created an issue (theajack/cnchar#309) Dear Repository Maintainer, It has come to my attention that this repository exhibits patterns of activity that strongly suggest the use of purchased or otherwise inauthentic GitHub stars. Upon reviewing the contributors, watchers, and star history, there are clear indications that these metrics have been artificially inflated. The act of artificially boosting a repository's popularity undermines the trust and integrity of the open-source community. Open-source contributions are valued for their transparency, collaboration, and merit-based recognition. Resorting to unethical practices such as "star farming" not only misleads potential users and contributors but also devalues the efforts of developers who earn their reputation through honest work. I would like to remind the community and the repository maintainer that metrics like stars should reflect genuine appreciation for the work and usefulness of the project. Misrepresentation of popularity serves no one in the long run and can harm the credibility of both the project and its maintainers. I have reported this repository's activity to GitHub for further investigation, as such practices violate the GitHub Terms of Service. I urge the maintainer to acknowledge this issue, take corrective action, and issue a public apology to the community. It is never too late to make amends and recommit to the principles of transparency and honesty that drive open-source forward. We trust that you will consider this matter seriously and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Let's work together to uphold the integrity of the open-source ecosystem. Sincerely, A Concerned Member of the Open-Source Community — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>