a new model for open source: closed to pull requests, open to remix
Summary
Geoffrey Huntley proposes a remix-centric open source model: publish as-is and remix via overlays rather than relying on pull requests. The model emphasizes ideas over patches, decentralized overlays (Nix overlays), and a social contract where upstream maintenance is optional. The post includes a concrete example, discusses discovery through the GitHub network, and calls for disabling PRs on his releases while encouraging remix and agent-assisted exploration.