Re:AWS forked my project and launched it as its own service
by lscotte on Friday October 16, 2020 @03:17PM
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Exactly. Don't use an open ended license and then complain about it. If you want to restrict use, then license it appropriately. Very simple and obvious.
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Re:AWS forked my project and launched it as its own service
by cacois on Friday October 16, 2020 @05:34PM
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Exactly. Don't complain about someone being a jerk to you if you didn't get a restraining order against them. If you want to restrict them interacting with you, get a restraining order. Very simple and obvious.
Re:AWS forked my project and launched it as its own service
by travisjungroth on Friday October 16, 2020 @06:25PM
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You’re saying that people should lean entirely on the law. It’s pretty reasonable to have some set of behaviors that you’re willing to legally allow but also will complain about. It’s not like you can carve these things out perfectly. You’re going to either be over-permissive and have some stuff you don’t want happen, or be under-permissive and restrict behaviors you’re fine with.
To say “if you want to restrict use, then license appropriately” is to push heavily towards everyone using more restrictive licenses.