Dominick recently wrote: > Wrapping up the answers to several posts: > > On Sat, Mar 29, 2003 at 09:26:45AM +0100, Uwe Pross wrote: > > Good morning Fvwm Workers, > > > > How about making a statement on the fvwm web site instead > > of a new license? > > Strictly speaking, it is no more than a statement, not a license. > I call it a license and put it in the sources in order to force > Linux distributors to mention it. I do not want that it can be > completely ignored. And I will not tinker with the "license" > until no more than drivel remains.
But why call it a license in the first place? I don't have any problem with people reacting to controversial events, or even them making their feelings known, whether or not I agree with them. If this is no more than a statement, as you claim, then you should call it an ETHICAL_STATMENT (or DOMINICKS_ETHICAL_STATEMENT if you wish to split hairs) and declare that you hope that fvwm isn't used to further agendas that you disagree with, such as warmaking, terrorism, and other things that are Not Healthy For Children And Other Living Things. Whether or not it is ignored is immaterial. By calling what you've written a license will make Linux distributors want to shy away from fvwm. RedHat has already dropped fvwm from its distribution (for other reasons, I should point out), and I know for a fact that Debian will not distribute anything that appears to attempt to dilute the GPL. Are we looking to be dropped by everybody? If this is your desire, then your message will not be seen by anybody! In addition, I have seen at least one response to your "license" from a developer that claims that he supports the current conflict. That developer should have as much right as you to add his own language to that statement, or provide his own separate statement as a matter of ballance. Dominick, I feel your pain, and even share your frustration at recent events, but I really feel that what you are doing is not good for fvwm, nor is it good for the fvwm community. I seriously urge you to reconsider your actions. -- Larry Gensch [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Visit the official FVWM web page at <URL:http://www.fvwm.org/>. To unsubscribe from the list, send "unsubscribe fvwm-workers" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To report problems, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
