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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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