Re: Expat + exception = DFSG-compatible?
On 10/13/15 08:50, Dmitry Smirnov wrote:
> On Tuesday 13 October 2015 09:10:10 Florian Weimer wrote:
>> The restriction you cited violates DFSG §5 (“No Discrimination Against
>> Persons or Groups”).
>
> Well yes, but then how GPL termination clause is not a violation?
Because it is a clause explaining what happens if someone behaves in a
way which isn't allowed under most copyright laws anyway and mainly sets
out how that person can gain a new licence by ceasing violation.
> Listing known offenders in addition to the text of the license wouldn't be
> violation of DFSG §5, right?
Yes, it probably would - how would the listed people ever gain a new
valid licence?
Hope that explains,
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