Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
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Re: Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
#2Non-story.
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#3I fully support morally all contributors who would want to rescind. I don't have any format contribution inside the Linux kernel, but if I had, I would rescind on principle, for having a CoC.
Any project that needs to have a CoC to enforce civil behavior (and strong language is not out of civil behavior IMO) isn't worth contributing with.
There are already too many laws in civilized countries, we don't need to add such layers.
Re: Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
#4The GPL doesn't work like that. You can't withdraw the license from code you've already shared.
Re: Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
#5I fully support morally all contributors who would want to rescind. I don't have any format contribution inside the Linux kernel, but if I had, I would rescind on principle, for having a CoC. Any project that needs to have a CoC to enforce civil behavior (and strong language is not out of civil behavior IMO) isn't worth contributing with. There are already too many laws in civilized countries, we don't need to add su…
Good riddance to those who go away.
Re: Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
#6I fully support morally all contributors who would want to rescind. I don't have any format contribution inside the Linux kernel, but if I had, I would rescind on principle, for having a CoC. Any project that needs to have a CoC to enforce civil behavior (and strong language is not out of civil behavior IMO) isn't worth contributing with. There are already too many laws in civilized countries, we don't need to add su…
Good riddance to those who go away.
Then we can feel smug while quietly capitalizing on their volunteer contributions.
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Re: Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch”
#8I fully support morally all contributors who would want to rescind. I don't have any format contribution inside the Linux kernel, but if I had, I would rescind on principle, for having a CoC. Any project that needs to have a CoC to enforce civil behavior (and strong language is not out of civil behavior IMO) isn't worth contributing with. There are already too many laws in civilized countries, we don't need to add su…
Good riddance to those who go away.
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#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Good riddance to those who go away.
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False dichotomy much? I guess you're free to create your own asshole-driven fork of Linux to save us all.
I suspect the bulk of any "insecurity" lies with those who so vehemently oppose codifying "be a decent human being".