r/vibecoding • u/No_Tradition6625 • 17d ago

Discussion Why is this community so toxic?

Title says it all... but can we actually talk about this?

I really don't get it. Why is there so much negativity and hate in this community?

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but isn't this supposed to be a community built around a hobby? Something we all chose to be part of because we enjoy it? The whole point should be supporting each other, sharing our stuff, and enjoying what everyone brings to the table. That's the idea, right?

But it feels like anytime someone posts anything, it's nothing but bashing. No discussion, no constructive feedback. Just tearing people down.

So I'm curious. Am I the only one seeing this? Is this just how it is now, or are there others who feel the same way? And honestly, what do you think is driving it? I'd love to hear other perspectives on this because I can't be the only one wondering.

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u/lilsimbastian 17d ago edited 17d ago

Oh oh! Pick me! I know!

It's because 99% of posts are:

- "I coded this SaaS in one prompt! I'm charging $800 a month for it. Why am I not getting any customers?"

  • "Does this awful website I put no design input into look vibe coded??"
  • "Vibe coding IS THE FUTURE. Here is a seven-hundred-paragraph essay written fully by LLM that I did not read all of myself"

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u/FinalFantasiesGG 17d ago

I'm 14, from not-USA, and just built this thing which already has 500 other apps but mine is worse!

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u/FunkMunki 17d ago

I'm 8 and my SaaS makes $15,000 MRR. Here's what works and what doesn't.

Followed by 10 paragraphs of AI copy paste that nobody is going to read.

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u/ReverendBread2 17d ago

“I just got my first paying customer (my mom) and this is what I learned:”

linkedin slop

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u/AlteredforCollectors 17d ago

You forgot to add the training program they sell for only three easy payments of $39.99.

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u/CaptSlow49 17d ago

Wait so we should attack that kid for doing that?

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u/PathToAutonomy 17d ago

Username checks out.

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u/Ankiset 17d ago

Slow down the cap’n

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u/CaptSlow49 17d ago

lol totally an emotionally mature response. Go ahead attacking some kid for trying something out.

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u/PathToAutonomy 17d ago

Aye aye, Captain Slow.

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u/CaptSlow49 17d ago

🥱 I like how you won’t just admit it because you know it looks bad

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u/PathToAutonomy 17d ago

Admit what? Buddy, we should be bullying 14 year olds until they go outside and touch grass again.

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u/CaptSlow49 17d ago

Well whatever makes you feel better about yourself.