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I'm disappointed at the reception of this comment. I have never respected software patents, but I am not ashamed that my name is on one. There is prestige in kn
by ynniv 15y ago
I'm disappointed at the reception of this comment. I have never respected software patents, but I am not ashamed that my name is on one. There is prestige in knowing that you are capable of doing something notable, even if it doesn't deserve the protections that patents currently provide. I don't care to do it again, but neither do I fault those who have participated in creating these patents.
If every respectable developer abstained from the patent system the problem would not go away, so let's not punish those who create but not benefit. The only end to this abusive situation is to remove the value of all patents on software.
- Joeri 15y agoWhy is the patent a mark of notability of a developer's work? I hold respect for developers that share their knowledge in plain sight and plain language, not for developers that cooperate in creating some impossible-to-read legal document that I will never derive any useful knowledge from. Or put more succinctly: if you want my respect, don't patent your idea, blog your idea.
- ynniv 15y agoI didn't say that I respected people with software patents, I said that I don't blame them.