[pp.int.general] 3-step usage rights / forced licensing model

Richard Stallman rms at gnu.org
Sat Nov 7 02:26:08 CET 2009


    > 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.

I think you don't appreciate how much people's thinking is affected
by the way an issue is framed.


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