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'Please do not vibe f$%& up this software': Broken backups spark AI coding row in rsync project

A developer's broken backup of the rsync file-transfer tool sparked a heated debate in the open-source community after the project's maintainer posted a profanity-laced plea not to "vibe f$%& up this software." The incident highlights ongoing tensions between traditional coding practices and the growing use of AI-assisted development tools that can introduce unintended changes.

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