[rat9988]

And what if github didn't have such mechanism? They should swallow the loss as they should have known better? And more importantly, as they weren't documented, how could the author be certain there is a safeguard and he won't cause any harm?

[eyelidlessness]

You are almost getting the value of this kind of curiosity!

[rat9988]

Now, imagine if you had harmless alternatives. Maybe it will help you expand your thinking.