Ernie Smith

The problem with vibe coding is it lowers the barrier for everyone. Even email spammers.

https://tedium.co/2026/02/25/vibe-coded-email-spam/

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Why Email Spam Looks Better Than Usual These Days

The problem with making coding easier for more people is that it makes spam more conventionally attractive. Which is bad.

Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet.
Feb 25 at 2:20pmWeb
Show threadErnie SmithFeb 25

“But what I think the real tell is that these emails hang together when you have images off, which they did not in the past. This is a problem, because in your spam folder, images are automatically turned off.”

https://tedium.co/2026/02/25/vibe-coded-email-spam/

Why Email Spam Looks Better Than Usual These Days

The problem with making coding easier for more people is that it makes spam more conventionally attractive. Which is bad.

Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet.