Anthony Towns <aj@azure.humbug.org.au> writes: > > Of course, now I need to understand why you think the > > forced-disclosure requirement is reasonable and the tax-return one > > isn't. > > No, I think sending your tax return to the author of some program you > modify is mind-bogglingly stupid, whereas sending the changes you make > to the author of the program you're changing is sensible and constructive. > > I think it's unreasonable to require you to do something mind-bogglingly > stupid.
I think whether it's mind-bogglingly stupid would depend on the specific case. How about a requirement that you provide your home phone number? That could enable you to be available in case some emergency comes up relating to the software. Would you think that such a requirement is reasonable?