Naysayers are people.
Naysayers write code to express themselves.
Naysayers understand that code is not just instructions for a computer, but also – and more importantly – an onging, ever evolving conversation with people working on the same codebase. Even when that conversation is with yourself only.
Naysayers are IT workers who in their hearts feel that what they do is an artisanal craft.
Naysayers do not find any joy in letting a computer take over the creative part of their work. Naysayers do not find joy in the supposedly creative process that replaces writing code: Having conversations with computers.
Naysayers see the value in code not written.
Naysayers are not opposed to new tools.
Naysayers think about the consequences and hidden costs of the tools they use.
Naysayers are in favor of diversity in tools and in favor of different people using different tools.
Naysayers expect others to respect their choice of tools like they themselves respect other people's right to choose for themselves.
Naysayers are waiting out the storm. Some of them have lived through blockchain, VR and other so called inevitable technology that were supposed to completely change the world and the way the Naysayers work, but never fulfilled the promise. Naysayers believe that the "AI" hype is just another tech fad, as we've seen them come and go through decades.
Naysayers have doubts about their beliefs. They know that it's a natural part of being human.
With Big Slop weaponising our code against us, members of The Naysayers Club increasingly consider following the ancient advice from Wargames:
A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.