title: Why is github proposing "compare & pull request" when I'm the only contributor/maintainer in the repository?
body: <p>Why is github proposing "compare &amp; pull request" (green button) when I'm the only contributor/maintainer in the repository? Like shown in this screenshot:</p>
  
  <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7yscx.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7yscx.png" alt="&quot;compare &amp; pull request&quot; button"></a></p>
  
  <p>I find it strange that I should ask myself for a pull request. Shouldn't I just be able to merge the branch without asking for a pull request?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks!</p>