Born Against, or why hobby programming communities are aggressively against LLM usage
Summary
The article argues that hobby programming communities resist LLM usage because mastery is a craft that values deep understanding over generated results. It contends that LLMs can be a force multiplier for experts but may undermine learning for newcomers, contributing to gatekeeping and skepticism about AI-assisted coding. The piece also discusses the social dynamics and cultural expectations within niche development communities.