"Alfred M. Szmidt" ams@gnu.org
Sorry for being unclear, I meant that a manual isn't in its whole a functional work, and can contain non-functional parts, like an dedication.
Note that it claims the FDL purpose is for functional work.
... with non-functional parts.
Were that true, then the FDL preamble would be an argument that the FDL is not suitable for applying to invariant sections.
Because such restrictions make sense, you don't need the right to modify my thoughts about why I wrote the book, or to whom I dedicated the book. [...]
Someone modifying your essay should not modify your thoughts! Please consult a mental health expert if you find it does!
Please consult a English teacher.
You first. It does make a difference whether we are seeking to modify your essay or your thoughts. (I'm a native English-speaker, with some problems, but illiteracy is not one of them TTBOMK.)
[... more flame bait ...]
Are you really incapable of having a leavel headed discussion without resorting to these kind of silly arguments?
I think a level-headed discussion is impossible if you are going to contradict the licence you claim to support. Please stick to the FDL.