From b8decafd752bc6257d71d1204791727c6a291db0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: rubenwardy <rw@rubenwardy.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2018 01:39:20 +0100
Subject: Add WTFPL warning on new packages

---
 app/flatpages/help/wtfpl.md          | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 app/flatpages/policy_and_guidance.md |  5 +++--
 2 files changed, 45 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 app/flatpages/help/wtfpl.md

(limited to 'app/flatpages')

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)
diff --git a/app/flatpages/policy_and_guidance.md b/app/flatpages/policy_and_guidance.md
index df5d3ef..a66c771 100644
--- a/app/flatpages/policy_and_guidance.md
+++ b/app/flatpages/policy_and_guidance.md
@@ -107,8 +107,9 @@ It is recommended that you use a proper license for code with a warranty
 disclaimer, such as the (L)GPL or MIT. You should also use a proper media license
 for media, such as a Creative Commons license.
 
-The use of WTFPL is discouraged as it doesn't contain a valid warranty disclaimer,
-and also includes swearing which dissuades teachers from using your content.
+The use of WTFPL is discouraged as it doesn't contain a [valid warranty disclaimer](https://cubicspot.blogspot.com/2017/04/wtfpl-is-harmful-to-software-developers.html),
+and also includes swearing which prevents settings like schools from using your content.
+[Read more](/help/wtfpl/).
 
 Public domain is not a valid license in many countries, please use CC0 or MIT instead.
 
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