[cc-community] More discussion on NC

Fred Benenson fred.benenson at gmail.com
Mon Oct 11 12:44:27 EDT 2010


On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Alan Cox <alan at lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk> wrote:

> > I think that there is a visceral argument here that is very different to
> > software and data. In those fields, you can expect that everything you
>
> I wish people would stop drawing that imaginary line. Software isn't
> different. There are tons of software cases where an economic analysis
> says NC or personal use makes economic sense and where things like the GPL
> do not.
>
>
While I've found myself agreeing with a lot of what Alan has been saying on
this thread, I think I disagree on this point. I do think software is
different, even categorically so.

I think the reason *why* software is different (mainly explained by its
fungibility) is why its easier to make an argument for it to be freely
licensed. CC intends their licenses to be used for cultural works, where the
requirements and demands of works are distinct.

I've actually written a paper on this exact topic, submitted it as a manuscript
submitted for publication in The Social Media Reader, NYU Press, Michael
Mandiberg (ed.).

Please find it attached.

F
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