[pp.int.general] 3-step usage rights / forced licensing model
Boris Turovskiy
tourovski at gmail.com
Thu Nov 5 12:46:51 CET 2009
Richard Stallman wrote:
> > I suggest avoiding use of the term "creator" for authors and artists;
> > that term is propaganda.
>
> But authors and artists create art...
>
> The issue is not about "create", it's about "creator".
> That word carries a connotation which works against our efforts.
> For us to use that word would be an "own goal".
>
> http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html explains why.
>
The explanation is lousy, honestly.
It may be valid for public discussion in religious countries, but not in
Internet communication.
Best regards,
Boris
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