GPL upgrades via section 14 proxy delegation
21 points by runxiyu
21 points by runxiyu
This was discussed a lot in the aftermath of the FSF issues. I think for community projects designating an alternative non profit might be the right way.
I've been thinking about this issue as well and I like this idea a lot. The worry that a future GPL might be watered down or contain terms that the original authors of the code dislike is real. Especially in light of the bullying and harassment campaigns against Richard Stallman that have happened in the past, the idea that the FSF could be subverted by less principled and forward-thinking people is not far-fetched.
The worry that a future GPL might be watered down or contain terms that the original authors of the code dislike is real.
yes absolutely
Especially in light of the bullying and harassment campaigns against Richard Stallman that have happened in the past
i mean understandable frankly, i wouldn't want Richard "political discourse on sex" Stallman to be running a prestigious organization (still!)