Re: [Bug-gnubg] GNU Backgammon Mobile - Advertising

[Davide Saurino]

On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM, Michael Petch <address@hidden> wrote:
> On 2012-12-20 14:23, Michael Petch wrote:
>
>> I'd like to hear some of the other opinions from developers. The alpha
>> version I got in email didn't seem to have any advertising, if I had
>> seen them then I would have commented.
>>
>
> I should point out that you would well within your rights to use GNU
> Backgammon source code for your product, rebrand it without GNU
> Backgammon in the name, but do so in accordance with the GPLv3. The
> issue I am bringing forth to this list is whether the name "GNU
> Backgammon" should be associated with other products that use the
> application as a marketing/advertising platform. I'm not against the
> authors making money, that is perfectly fine. It is a matter of public
> perception regarding the name/affiliation.
>

Hi Michael,
first of all our apologies for any misunderstanding.

The alpha version we sent by mail hadn't ads, we added them just
before releasing the app on Google Play Store.

We understand your concern, so in the meanwhile we are deactivating
the ads for the app waiting for your final decision.
We're available to find the best solution with you, that could be
change the name, make different versions or anything this list will
decide.

Regards (and sorry again),

--
Davide Saurino
@ Alca Società Cooperativa