From 2b2a3f7c3b1a8b871236dff40b3f729bb8551b3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: OniriCorpe Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:24:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] S/FOSS/FLOSS ; add FLOSS meaning ; fix some typos --- .../index.gmi | 26 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) 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 From dedf8b4324f1e49dc59ef074c13270f2201c6d59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: OniriCorpe Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:27:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] small improvements on the floss meaning --- .../index.gmi | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) 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 d01fe4b..32e7714 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 @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Why am I publishing under a non-FLOSS license? -> “Abbreviation of free/libre/open source software.” +> “FLOSS: Abbreviation of free/libre/open source software.” > “Coordinate terms: FOSS, OSS” => https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/FLOSS Wiktionary page for FLOSS. From 5b44b2fe8a8ad98351498f4b05d25abb903ee9ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: OniriCorpe Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:00:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] various wording improvements --- .../index.gmi | 22 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) 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 32e7714..9cdbc65 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 @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ So let's begin with the easy part! ^w^ ### Other main YunoHost volunteers are okay with that -I can't talk in place of every single person who were involved with the YunoHost development from the beginning, but most of the current main volunteers have approved the release of the GTS package I created and maintained under the "i'm so tired" license. +I can't speak for every single person who were involved with the YunoHost development from the beginning, but most of the current main volunteers have approved the release of the GTS package I created and maintained under the "i'm so tired" license. YunoHost already made the choice to permit apps “under an overall free license, but with clauses that restrict its use”, so the same for packages is in this continuity. ### We can publish a YunoHost package under another license that the packaged app -YunoHost allows to publish a package with any no proprietary license we want. That's all. +YunoHost allows publishing of packages with any non proprietary license. That's all. And even with software released under GPL (and it's derivatives, well know for “contaminating” all derived software with the identical license), the YunoHost package can use another license, because the package is not a “derivative work” but a totally distinct software program that installs another one. @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Which ties in with the next point... ### Many things are inaccessible to many people and that's usually seen as fine -Like, really, who cares that things are inaccessible? “Very few people” is the right answer. +Like, really, who cares that things are inaccessible? “Very few people” is the answer. Otherwise the world wouldn't be a complete hell for disabled people. I say that as a disabled person. @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Because I'm looking towards a better world. The “i'm so tired” license I'm u I do NOT want my work used against me or people like me (so used to spread transphobia, ableism, eugenics, anti-poor speeches, etc.). I also do NOT want to help such people in their life. I do NOT want these people near me at all. -I don't want to help malicious, antisocial people or more specifically people who take advantage of the oppression that concern me (or anyone if fact) or who would like to see me in the misery or dead. And yes, I assure you that such people exists. +I don't want to help malicious, antisocial people or more specifically people who take advantage of the oppression that concern me (or anyone if fact) or who would like to see me in misery or dead. And yes, I assure you that such people exist. If by my work I can make them feel a little bit insecure or not welcomed, I see it as a fair return. They have basically access to everything. Not me. In my daily life I'm excluded from many things for various reasons I don't want to mention now. So yeah: fair return. @@ -80,10 +80,10 @@ They have basically access to everything. Not me. In my daily life I'm excluded => https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance Did you know the paradox of tolerance? Basically, it states that intolerant people must be punched in their nazi face, as it should be. -This license is simply doing that accordingly to my ideals. +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. +And that they can have a little trust in me and in the people who stay around, because it self-selects for trustworthy people. ### FLOSS licenses are lying @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Does the person have the time to run it? (And yes, the lack of good documentatio #### The “freedom to study” is already limited -Does the person have learned how to program? How computers works? How a forge works? +Did the person learn how to program? How computers works? How a forge works? The “freedom to use” prerequisites are intensified here. Same thing but even harder: money, social status, available time, cognitive abilities, etc. @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ The “freedom to use” prerequisites are intensified here. Same thing but even That's not a secret that most programmers are white cisgender able-bodied dudes with a nice income and few constraints in their lives. -Maybe the “triage” i talked earlier in the “I want my work to be political” section is done here too, but in an insidious and disgusting way? (That's a rhetorical question, the answer is obviously “yes”.) +Maybe the self-selection I talked earlier in the “I want my work to be political” section is done here too, but in an insidious and disgusting way? (That's a rhetorical question, the answer is obviously “yes”.) Ask any woman, any trans person, any BIPOC person, any disabled person how they are living their work in the marvelous (sarcasm) computer industry, you'll be surprised (no, lol). @@ -120,8 +120,8 @@ Maybe you don't meet any women, trans, BIPOC or disabled people at work or in t There is some things we can collectively do to reduce those inequalities: - active activism against capitalism; -- active activism for the socialism (abolish money, free home, free food, free education for everyone); -- active activism for the anarchism (abolish social status, community-based organization); +- active activism for socialism (abolish money, free home, free food, free education for everyone); +- active activism for anarchism (abolish social status, community-based organization); - active activism against any oppression (based on gender, race, disabilities, age, etc); - actively punish socially hurtful people (that's what the "i'm so tired" software license is doing); - and the hardest for some people: be a nice and respectful person that embraces human diversity and aspires to a truly just and fulfilling world for everyone. @@ -171,6 +171,8 @@ Great. I don't care. Keep it to yourself if you do not apply the points listed i published the 30/04/2024 +Thanks to all the people who took the time to proofread this text and suggest improvements before final publication! + => /log ⏪ index => / ↩ root \ No newline at end of file