[bob1029]

>That is a very simplistic, and incorrect, response to the problem.

Perhaps we should consider higher-order consequences of doing absolutely nothing. Hypothetically, what happens if free-to-use code collaboration tools are forced out of the market due to rampant abuse and zero regulation? Do we care that there is now a higher barrier of entry to engage in the craft?

Do you want GitHub to start requiring state-issued identification for creating new accounts? That is where this cat-mouse game is going to end up if you allow it to continue naturally.

[gburnett]

It will end up where the service provider takes it.

Don't imagine that GitHub cares about lowering barriers to entry as an end in itself.

It does this as a means to pursue GitHub's business interests.