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James Grimmelmann james at grimmelmann.net
Tue Dec 5 22:59:18 EST 2006


Benj. Mako Hill wrote:
> <quote who="Terry Hancock" date="Mon, Dec 04, 2006 at 11:19:47PM -0600">
>> I think this is wrong-headed. The safest choice is to leave things as
>> they are. It is always possible to introduce a TPM+PD exception in the
>> future, if it becomes clear that one is needed.
>>
>> OTOH, there is no way to take it back, once it's done.
>>
>> Furthermore, it applies retro-actively to currently licensed works!
>>
>> So there are significant grounds to adopt a conservative attitude.
> 
> I think I agree with your prescription  but for different reasons.
> While, unlike you, I'm not ready to declare consensus, it seems obvious
> that the issue is highly contested. In that light, it seem both
> inappropriate and unlikely to change from the status quo.

I agree.  I would prefer a parallel distribution clause, but given the 
present state of the discussion, holding the issue over and leaving the 
licenses unchanged for now would be appropriate.

James



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