You've rejected a user. You can't complain that he has no interest in your project at that point. The bridge is burned.
replyI don't know how the author would feel. But, honestly, for a libc replacement, I'd personally be okay with that ...
replyIf you can't be bothered to look at a Makefile (or ask an AI to look at the Makefile), you are almost certain to be more trouble than any possible benefit you will bring.
Especially in the realm of open source, I'm becoming increasingly comfortable with "If you can't be bothered to jump through even the most minimal of hoops, please get lost."
People are very silly and very entitled. I'd bend over backward to help anyone contribute to or use the library in any way. In response, all I ask is for some common courtesy and friendliness. Spending more than exactly zero seconds on people who won't give you that is a waste of time.
replyIn other words, you hit the nail on the head. Anyone who acts this way can get fucked! We'll be having a good time and making friends without them