From 97e3e8e33acc0812156cdaefada43767c1d1c6c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jim Angel Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 22:16:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] people really like free shirts - readme update --- README.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dce4cb91a6..e022200943 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,11 @@ +# Attention Hacktoberfest (MUST READ) + +Due to noticeable uptick in spammy pull requests, [originating from Hacktoberfest participants](https://hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com/hacktoberfest-update), the `kubernetes/website` repo has been restricted to contributors who have previously interacted with the Kubernetes org. + +The restriction will be evaluated daily as the situation unfolds and ultimately removed once there is a resolution. + +**If you are a new contributor**, or have any questions, please chat with us on the `#SIG-Docs` [Slack channel](https://kubernetes.slack.com/messages/sig-docs) ([get an invite for Slack](https://slack.k8s.io/)). + # The Kubernetes documentation [![Netlify Status](https://api.netlify.com/api/v1/badges/be93b718-a6df-402a-b4a4-855ba186c97d/deploy-status)](https://app.netlify.com/sites/kubernetes-io-master-staging/deploys) [![GitHub release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/kubernetes/website.svg)](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/releases/latest)