The big problem that githire has is that it is an opt-out service and not an opt-in one. Programmers are usually very savvy internet users and don't want to be

The big problem that githire has is that it is an opt-out service and not an opt-in one. Programmers are usually very savvy internet users and don't want to be opted in automatically. If I want to participate I opt-in. Also the opt-out procedure where you have to authorize their application to get out is very counter productive to say the least.