You're right that the definition of free software, like the definition of open source, need to be interpreted by people who are committed to the goals with which those definitions were written. Neither one is designed to be fiendproof when interpreted by people that don't share the goal. You should also have the freedom to make modifications and use them privately in your own work or play, without even mentioning that they exist. The use of "should" rather than "must" causes it to appear that this is optional, but strongly encouraged. This freedom would fall under I meant this to be a requirement. I guess I should clarify the wording.
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