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>> evil "collectivists" ... are saying that "what is considered to be in the public domain should be greatly expanded." It is "collectivist" to release softwar
by iProject 14y ago
>> evil "collectivists" ... are saying that "what is considered to be in the public domain should be greatly expanded."
It is "collectivist" to release software (etc.) in public domain???
Something done only by collectivists? So that if I contribute to FOSS I must be labeled a collectivist?
Maybe the Paul's better offer further explanations.
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- baddox 14y agoYou should read the actual manifesto: http://www.campaignforliberty.org/profile/14524/blog/2012/07/05/c4l-introduces-technology-revolution http://www.campaignforliberty.org/profile/14524/blog/2012/07... The boingboing author seems to be interpreting the manifesto incorrectly, because the manifesto is not using the term "public domain" to mean what we all use it to mean.
- maratd 14y agoWhoa! How did we go from A to B? Nowhere does either Paul mention open source. Read that quote again. They are decrying the expansion of the public domain onto private property. Like when you start telling somebody how to use their stuff? I'm sure you know what I mean. They have zero problems with people voluntarily contributing to the public domain. It's when that contribution isn't voluntary ...