33 sats \ 5 replies \ @elvismercury 4 Apr \ parent \ on: NVK v SeedSigner - Valid Concerns or Arrogants Attacks bitcoin
The idea that the only valid form of software is free software -- which is what you're describing, which is a different license / conceptual entity than open source, which is why the term "open source" even exists -- is a pretty radical view, which reasonable people can disagree on.
Or at least, I disagree, and I think I'm reasonable.
Its an opinion I agree with you @elvismercury. I value open source software and use it if at all possible but my views on freedom mean I believe others should be able to close source or do whatever they want with their work. Also I don't believe IP exists so for some I'm all over the place I guess. It makes sense to me though.
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Not sure why you tie this idea to my post. I never said that and I don't believe it because it's ridiculous.
Mainly from this:
Also, you forgot to mention how Cold Card used to be open source right up until someone forked his code and started a competing company. Now it's just 'source available'. I get the distinct feeling NVK is an enemy of open source. His motivation appears to be selfish; oriented toward his own profit instead of promoting freedom technology.
Labeling a guy who doesn't want his labor to be used by a competitor to launch a competing product as "an enemy of open source" is a hell of a leap.
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NVK was all for open source when it brought a benefit to his business. Now he's against it because it brings competition. In addition, he constantly attacks his open source competitors. This is incompatible with the open source ethos. It's not a leap at all. Don't put words in my mouth pls.
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I'm not sure what words you think I put into your mouth -- I quoted your actual words, and then you just did what I described you as doing. Regardless, you can think whoever you want is an "enemy of open source", I don't care. Go nuts.
But "open source" as a construct is a term that describes a host of licenses, and NVK is both within his rights, and within the normative behavior of the "open source community", to adopt a particular one of those licenses for his business. You don't need to like it, but those are factual statements.
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