A new model for open source: closed to pull requests, open to remix

The author proposes a new "Remix Model" for open source development that moves away from GitHub's pull-request-based bazaar model, arguing it creates unsustainable maintainer burdens and becomes impractical with AI-generated code. Instead, they suggest a decentralized approach where users can independently remix code through tools like Nix overlays rather than expecting maintainers to merge contributions, reducing obligations while preserving the spirit of open source licensing. This model treats open source software as inherently remixable—a right already granted by open source licenses but previously underutilized due to perceived complexity that AI agents can now overcome.