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Rust Foundation restricts usage of word “Rust” and logos

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Re: Rust Foundation restricts usage of word “Rust” and logos

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Implies that project names like rust-bitcoin are not allowed, unless they are developed by Rust foundation. This is a very bad decision for Rust adoption, completely out of touch. Did they just retain a corporate lawyer?

I don't really see how it's bad. Just use bitcoin-rs. That's clear that it's Rust-based, but doesn't look like an official, sanctioned project.

Re: Rust Foundation restricts usage of word “Rust” and logos

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post #3
post #2

Implies that project names like rust-bitcoin are not allowed, unless they are developed by Rust foundation. This is a very bad decision for Rust adoption, completely out of touch. Did they just retain a corporate lawyer?

I don't really see how it's bad. Just use bitcoin-rs. That's clear that it's Rust-based, but doesn't look like an official, sanctioned project.

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Re: Rust Foundation restricts usage of word “Rust” and logos

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This is so counterproductive. I hope the Rust Foundation and the Rust Project change their minds and take a more reasonable route.

Protecting against misrepresentation is completely understandable, but forbidding any common and reasonable use just because of it is so counterproductive.

Re: Rust Foundation restricts usage of word “Rust” and logos

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The title is editorialized and wrong. > From today through April 16, we invite you to review the current draft of the updated Rust Trademark Policy and share any feedback you might have using this form.

The title is editorialized but why on earth was this even drafted? It's completely absurd.
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