diff --git a/tech/2024-04-30_why-am-i-publishing-under-non-foss-license/index.gmi b/tech/2024-04-30_why-am-i-publishing-under-non-foss-license/index.gmi index e0669d1..d01fe4b 100644 --- a/tech/2024-04-30_why-am-i-publishing-under-non-foss-license/index.gmi +++ b/tech/2024-04-30_why-am-i-publishing-under-non-foss-license/index.gmi @@ -1,8 +1,12 @@ -# Why am I publishing under a non-FOSS license? +# Why am I publishing under a non-FLOSS license? + +> “Abbreviation of free/libre/open source software.” +> “Coordinate terms: FOSS, OSS” +=> https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/FLOSS Wiktionary page for FLOSS. Well... an interesting and highly controversial question, right? Absolutely! -You probably think that a non-free licence is necessarily a bad thing and any good license must respect the 4 golden FOSS freedoms? +You probably think that a non-free licence is necessarily a bad thing and any good license must respect the 4 golden FLOSS freedoms? Ehhh, on that subject I think not, let me explain my opinion on this. I hope it will make a lot more sense to you after that! @@ -35,7 +39,7 @@ And even with software released under GPL (and it's derivatives, well know for ### I don't care about the 4 technocratic freedoms -I'm not that committed to the “holy rules“ of the Free/Libre and open-source software. +I'm not that committed to the “holy rules” of the Free/Libre and open-source software. In fact, I see many things to criticize in them. @@ -81,9 +85,9 @@ This license is simply doing that accordingly to my ideals. It also tells people like me that they have a place, that they will be protected, that their lives are worthwhile. And that they can have a little trust in me and in the people who stay around, because the triage is done. -### FOSS licenses are lying +### FLOSS licenses are lying -FOSS licenses are technocratic and libertarian, but it's hidden, thank to a big omission lie. +FLOSS licenses are technocratic and libertarian, but it's hidden, thank to a big omission lie. And that stinks (in a bad way). #### The “freedom to use” is already limited @@ -130,14 +134,14 @@ Until all the structures that perpetuate oppression have been dismantled, until ### Why couldn't I add limitations since there are several (but hidden) ones? -People are mad because I'm limiting their choices but they don't care that the actual limitations of the FOSS licenses are already doing that to marginalized people. Or worse: they endorse it. +People are mad because I'm limiting their choices but they don't care that the actual limitations of the FLOSS licenses are already doing that to marginalized people. Or worse: they endorse it. -I acknowledge that FOSS licenses are not perfect and I understand their design when I consciously add limitations. I don't alter their spirit when I add limitations, I use a tool already well designed for that purpose. +I acknowledge that FLOSS licenses are not perfect and I understand their design when I consciously add limitations. I don't alter their spirit when I add limitations, I use a tool already well designed for that purpose. -Maybe the FOSS' hidden limitations suit you: that's fine. As long as you understand what's at stake. +Maybe the FLOSS' hidden limitations suit you: that's fine. As long as you understand what's at stake. The point is: I don't like their consequences, that's all. -The limitations of the “non-FOSS” licences I'm using suit me, that's fine and I understand what's at stake. +The limitations of the “non-FLOSS” licences I'm using suit me, that's fine and I understand what's at stake. The point is: if you disagree with me, you don't like their consequences, that's all. ### It will piss off privileged people… @@ -156,14 +160,14 @@ I'm fighting for a better world so that no one has to suffer like this. And if t ### Yes, the licenses I am using are not perfect, but… 1. I don't have to fix the world alone. -2. I still prefer my “non-FOSS” licenses over your FOSS ones. +2. I still prefer my “non-FLOSS” licenses over your FLOSS ones. ### You have a different opinion? Great. I don't care. Keep it to yourself if you do not apply the points listed in the “The ‘4 freedoms’ are politics and are defending a certain worldview that I don't share” section. Thanks. -Xana, +Émy, published the 30/04/2024