Re: [libreplanet-discuss] The GNU ethical repository criteria will only harm free software.

[Alexander Berntsen]

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On 23/10/15 16:02, Aaron Wolf wrote:
> In other words, "When concerns about SaaSS conflict with this other
>  concern, I think we should compromise on SaaSS and prioritize the 
> other concern" is a reasonable argument. The unreasonable argument 
> is, "SaaSS concerns happen by a matter of circumstance to conflict 
> with this other concern, therefore, concerns about SaaSS are
> wrong."
I think your point is well articulated. But I fundamentally disagree
that we must reject all SaaSS *at this time*. I think we should
instead embrace it, and build a ladder to a future where it may be
rejected. And if one accepts this opinion, as I do, one must work hard
to ensure that SaaSS doesn't trick anyone. I find my reasoning here
has many parallels with rms's reasoning with LGPL, and GNU's reasoning
with suggesting lax licences in cases where it is deemed a reasonable
sacrifice in order to encourage adoption of free formats etc.

I do *not* think concerns about SaaSS are wrong. Indeed I exclusively
use the AGPL, and make sure that all the software I write is
replaceable, verifiable, and so forth. But presently there are too
many circumstances where I find it unacceptable to outright reject
SaaSS; kind of how I ultimately reject capitalism and currency, but
find myself unable to reconcile this view with actually functioning in
society at present.
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Alexander
alexander@plaimi.net
https://secure.plaimi.net/~alexander
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