[PATCH] suggestion
From: Lorenzo Stoakes
Date: Thu Jan 08 2026 - 06:55:10 EST
Signed-off-by: Lorenzo Stoakes <lorenzo.stoakes@xxxxxxxxxx>
---
Documentation/process/generated-content.rst | 8 ++++++++
1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)
diff --git a/Documentation/process/generated-content.rst b/Documentation/process/generated-content.rst
index 917d6e93c66d..1423ed9d971d 100644
--- a/Documentation/process/generated-content.rst
+++ b/Documentation/process/generated-content.rst
@@ -95,3 +95,11 @@ choose how they handle the contribution. For example, they might:
- Ask the submitter to explain in more detail about the contribution
so that the maintainer can feel comfortable that the submitter fully
understands how the code works.
+
+If tools permit you to generate series entirely automatically, expect
+additional scrutiny.
+
+As with the output of any tooling, maintainers will not tolerate 'slop' -
+you are expected to understand and to be able to defend everything you
+submit. If you are unable to do so, maintainers may choose to reject your
+series outright.
--
2.52.0