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Re:Facebook React.js License by ojr on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @09:59AM (#12692850)
Actually I see it as

3. You can't sue Facebook because your app is similar to Instagram

Re:Facebook React.js License by Mc_Big_G on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @11:25AM (#12693711)
Ok, so expanding on that, the problem becomes this:

1) You create a successful app using React

2) Facebook blatantly copies your app.

3) You can't sue Facebook

Re:Facebook React.js License by amelius on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @10:09AM (#12692939)
Is such a clause actually enforceable? Has this been tested in a court of law? Just curious.
Re:Facebook React.js License by icebraining on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @11:26AM (#12693719)
Well, the clause isn't "you can't sue", it's "you have to stop using React if you sue".
Re:Facebook React.js License by amelius on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @12:00PM (#12694008)
But what if you don't stop using it?
Re:Facebook React.js License by leonatan on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @12:21PM (#12694217)
You can be sued by Facebook for infringing their license.
Re:Facebook React.js License by amelius on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @12:48PM (#12694446)
Which brings us back to my original question ;)