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diff --git a/app/flatpages/help/wtfpl.md b/app/flatpages/help/wtfpl.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..418a41e --- /dev/null +++ b/app/flatpages/help/wtfpl.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +title: WTFPL is a terrible license +no_h1: true + +<div id="warning" class="box box_grey alert alert-warning"> + <span class="icon_message"></span> + + Please reconsider the choice of WTFPL as a license. + + <script src="/static/jquery.min.js"></script> + <script> + // @author rubenwardy + // @license magnet:?xt=urn:btih:1f739d935676111cfff4b4693e3816e664797050&dn=gpl-3.0.txt GPL-v3-or-Later + + var params = new URLSearchParams(location.search); + var r = params.get("r"); + if (r) + document.write("<a class='alert_right button' href='" + r + "'>Okay</a>"); + else + $("#warning").hide(); + </script> +</div> + +# WTFPL is a terrible license + +The use of WTFPL as a license is discouraged for multiple reasons. + +* **No Warranty disclaimer:** This could open you up to being sued.<sup>[1]</sup> +* **Swearing:** This prevents settings like schools from using your content. +* **Not OSI Approved:** Same as public domain? + +The Open Source Initiative chose not to approve the license as an open-source +license, saying:<sup>[3]</sup> + +> It's no different from dedication to the public domain. +> Author has submitted license approval request – author is free to make public domain dedication. +> Although he agrees with the recommendation, Mr. Michlmayr notes that public domain doesn't exist in Europe. Recommend: Reject. + +## Sources + +1. [WTFPL is harmful to software developers](https://cubicspot.blogspot.com/2017/04/wtfpl-is-harmful-to-software-developers.html) +2. [FSF](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.en.html) +3. [OSI](https://opensource.org/minutes20090304) |