simo simo.sorce@xsec.it wrote:
I think a very important consideration is how much probable it is for an AGPL project to be successful. So far I know (I am ignorant tho) of no really successful AGPL based projects. [...]
How about http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ ? Over 3.9 million users seems pretty successful to me.
I'm surprised that a member of a GPL drafting committees[*] was not told where the AGPL is currently causing problems when being asked to review a GPL that adds compatibility with it. Weren't the committees given briefings on the current use of these licences? Didn't they ask?
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[...] It is a theoretical possibility yes, does it warrant all the fuss? [...]
This is more than a theoretical problem, so yes.
simo simo.sorce@xsec.it wrote:
I surrender, you clearly master English better than me, and I can't try to use rhetoric with such a big handicap, you will always find an easy way to turn what I say to your advantage.
Maybe instead of trying "to use rhetoric" or surrendering, it would be helpful to address the concerns or explain the reasons? Just a suggestion.
Hope that explains,