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I'm not saying it doesn't, but a (in my opinion) strong point against this argument is that MongoDB switched away from AGPL to their own license specifically ma

I'm not saying it doesn't, but a (in my opinion) strong point against this argument is that MongoDB switched away from AGPL to their own license specifically made to solve the cloud problem. Why would they have put in all the effort if the AGPL was working for them? I like to think of it like this: The AGPL is about freedom, and that it hurts the cloud providers is just a side effect, whereas the SSPL and its brethren is specifically made to sting the cloud providers.

PeterZaitsev 3y ago
MongoDB did never care about Open Source (as a movement) - their CEO was always very open - they used Open Source as a freemium strategy (or cheap marketing) so there is no surprise they moved to proprietary license once they achieved substantial market position
- weinzierl 3y ago
  I think, regardless what their CEO said or not, what counts at the end of the day is what is in the license. The SSPL is literally AGPL + poisonous pill for cloud providers. Characterizing it as proprietary is neither really true nor helpful in my opinion. What I hope we can agree on is that the SSPL (and the other similar licenses) don't focus on the users freedoms and compromise it in a way to reach their objectives. If more people understood this and chose to put their projects under AGPL I'd be more than happy, but I'm also glad licenses like the SSPL exist as an option for people and organizations that want it.