You seem convinced that your interpretation of a "simple" contract is the only obvious one and that any other interpretation is unecessarily convoluted. But I d

You seem convinced that your interpretation of a "simple" contract is the only obvious one and that any other interpretation is unecessarily convoluted. But I don't think that is the case at all. Simplicity almost always comes at the expense of clarity, which is why simple documents like the MIT license or the US constitution produce so many conflicting interpretations. Not because there are bad actors; just because it is unclear. If you ask a lawyer what is best, they will likely recommend a professionally drafted license like the Apache License v2. Just as you may not understand every aspect of a doctor's diagnosis or prescription, it may not be feasible to understand all the relevant statutes and case law. But I think it makes more sense to defer to expertise advice than to bury one's head in the sand.