And where's the contradiction? GPL software is always open, the knowledge is out there, and people can use and share it. The only thing you're not allowed to d

And where's the contradiction? GPL software is always open, the knowledge is out there, and people can use and share it. The only thing you're not allowed to do is do a change and "close" it. It's like you're begrudging freedom fighters their actions because they are violating the feudal rights of their historical oppressors.