[theme-reviewers] Theme license agreement

[Kirk Wight]

Theme authors can ask that their themes not be used for certain purposes,
but cannot demand it. Any wording implying otherwise or being deceptive
should also be refused, I believe. I feel the WPTRT should encourage the
GPL, not try to hide or dissuade it.


On 8 November 2012 17:13, Daniel Tara <contact at onedesigns.com> wrote:

> Yeah, a model citizen, a good patriot that does what is politically
> correct for his country and its community or whatever… :)
>
> Daniel
>
> On Nov 9, 2012, at 12:09 AM, Towfiq I. wrote:
>
> good citizen. lol
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 4:03 AM, Daniel Tara <contact at onedesigns.com>wrote:
>
>> It's still a improper wording. An acceptable formula would be:
>>
>> The Theme, Simplicity, is 100% GPL. You can use it in as many WordPress
>> powered blog as you want. Keeping the footer credit link is optional but
>> highly appreciated. It would also make me happier to know you're a good
>> citizen and don't use this theme on wares, porn or gamboling sites.
>>
>> What's wrong with gambling sites anyway?
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> On Nov 8, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Doug Stewart wrote:
>>
>> I disagree on the "please". The author is asking, not demanding. It's a
>> "please be nice", not a license.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Daniel Tara <contact at onedesigns.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Neither is the "keep the footer link intact" thing.
>>>
>>> On Nov 8, 2012, at 11:49 PM, Benjamin Howe wrote:
>>>
>>> No - this line makes it completely incompatible with GPL freedoms:
>>>
>>> "Please do not use the theme on Warez, Porn or Gambling related blog"
>>> and the freedom to use the work for whatever purpose.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Türker YILDIRIM <turker.biz at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Is this acceptable?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Theme, Simplicity, is 100% GPL. You can use it in as many WordPress
>>>>> powered blog as you want as long as you keep the footer link (credit)
>>>>> intact.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Please do not use the theme on Warez, Porn or Gambling related blog
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Turker.
>>>>
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