[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #15769: WordPress ships with copyrighted "Hello, Dolly!" lyrics which could potentially terminate the GNU GPL of the package

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#15769: WordPress ships with copyrighted "Hello, Dolly!" lyrics which could
potentially terminate the GNU GPL of the package
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 Reporter:  novasource    |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  General       |     Version:  3.0.2
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch     |
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Comment (by WraithKenny):

 A large number of perfectly rational, decent human beings are on record
 stating that they honestly believe the use of the lyrics to be inline with
 fair use. Simply, repeatedly, stating that its a violation doesn't make it
 so. I personally believe that it is fair use, because fair use is a much
 broader protection then the people on this thread seem to be giving it.
 When defenders of freedom, the WordPress community, cede ground that the
 protection of fair use is flimsy, it's a huge disservice to our broader
 communities and values. Laws are largely based on public perception and
 definition (such as any American law with the word "reasonable" which is
 defined at trial time by citizens for example), and by letting a concept
 such as fair use be preemptively eroded is a terrible strategy.

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