modbender Rejection Logger
Transparency isn't just about showing what you did; it's about explaining what you didn't do. This skill helps you document rejected paths.
Core Workflow
1. Identify Rejection
When you evaluate multiple ways to solve a problem and pick one, or when you decide a user request is unsafe/out of scope, log it.
2. Log Entry
Append to .learnings/REJECTIONS.md (create if missing):
## [REJ-YYYYMMDD-XXX] <short_title>
**Timestamp**: ISO-8601
**Target**: <What was requested or considered>
**Decision**: REJECTED
**Reason**: <Why it was rejected (e.g., safety, complexity, better alternative)>
**Alternative**: <What was done instead>
When to Use
- When a user asks for something and you say "No" or "I can't".
- When you consider two tools and pick one.
- When you refactor code and decide against a specific library.
Benefits
- Audit Trail: Humans can see your internal deliberation.
- Trust: Showing rejections proves you are thinking, not just guessing.
- Self-Correction: Reviewing rejections helps you refine your decision boundaries.