The parties most likely to pay would still have reason to pay. The PSF couldn't merge the code until it has the right license. Large tech companies like Googl

The parties most likely to pay would still have reason to pay. The PSF couldn't merge the code until it has the right license. Large tech companies like Google wouldn't be willing to use the code until it has the right license. If releasing the code under "look, don't touch" terms helps convince them that paying is worth it then that seems like a good idea.