Hello,
Faustus von Goethe wrote:
> >Dunandralis. We _could_ stick it on the web without the OGL, but that
> >leaves
> >us without the future option to have our work sold or sell the work
> >ourselves.
>
> No. It doesn't. When you publish something electronically you emphatically
> DO NOT give up the copyright. If you use the online policy you can change
> the status of your work to "closed" at any time. That IS NOT the case with
> the OGL. Once you open it, it is OPOEN FOREVER.
Which is sort of the point she was making. If everyone doesn't publish under the
OGL, then to have there work sold would mean getting permission from everyone
who contributed, if they miss anyone then the person selling takes the risk of
being sued. Same situation if they decide to sell it themselves.
OGL definitely gives most of it's benefits to those that want to do business.
> >We don't _plan_ to do that, but almost every member of the
> >project who voiced an opinion stated that they wanted the freedom and
> >control
> >over their work that the OGL provided.
>
> The OGL is antithetical to freedom and control. Once you use it, you have
> LOST control.
That is true, but you lost it to give more control to others. Which, in most
cases is the desired effect.
> But if you are writing ORIGNAL stuff that will not be based on other folks'
> contributions, that you will give away free ANYWAY, why are you considering
> EITHER policy?
Because the OGL will give it wider appeal to be used.
Have Fun,
Darren
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