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> a kind of web-based all-in-one full-service collaboration/dev platform with a social network built in.

Why would I want a social network built into my version control & ci/cd pipeline (I assume you're referring to the "stars" feature, and not about issue reporting).

Maybe I'm just a curmudgeon, but I'm sort of sick of everything becoming a social network. I neither have nor do I want internet clout, and all social networks feel like they're trying to force me into "keeping up with the Jones'" in whatever way they're relevant.



In OpenSource space there is a small value: If I get a contribution from a stranger and I see they are respected contributor to trustworthy other organisations I can derive some trust from that. (Doesn't mean handing out access and blindly merging, but helps to judge)

Also for people looking for jobs it can be a tool for self promotion.


Github has been a social network for years. You can follow users and "star" repositories.

It has its merits for search and discovery.




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