[theme-reviewers] GPL and limiting usage

[Josh Pollock]

>>"*My question is can I remove the part of the software that deals with
this DRM and redistribute it?*"

>Of course you can, but it can't be there in the first place and you
shouldn't have to remove it. I think we agree on that.

See, now you're almost getting my point. There is nothing in the GPL that
prevents DRMs. I posted a quote from the FSF website earlier stating that
clearly.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Bryan Hadaway wrote:

> *@Josh*
>
> "*it feels like a CyberChimps effort to get Pagelines out of the theme
> repo*"
>
> I'm sorry you feel that way, that's pretty petty. I also don't appreciate
> my ethics coming into question.
>
> You're entitled to your opinion, but I hope people would rather look at
> the merits of the issues here instead.
>
> I think DMS is a pretty interesting and creative theme actually and if
> there wasn't anything here that was harmful to users there wouldn't be an
> issue at all. No one would have ever said anything to begin with.
>
> And if it was your theme, my theme or anyone else' theme who's company
> model was questionable like this, I certainly hope it would be scrutinized
> just the same.
>
> I don't care if DMS is in the repo, it doesn't effect me or CyberChimps in
> the least, so long as all these issues are worked out PageLines is welcome
> to submit themes to the repo like anyone else. Again, these are real
> issues, not even brought to the table by us and certainly not something
> we've fabricated.
>
> Again, this issue has nothing to do with CyberChimps, I wish I didn't work
> for them because this issue would be no different, I'd be just as invested.
> I've proven time and time again that I stand up for my convictions. This
> isn't the first or last time I'll be involved in a heated or controversial
> debate.
>
> Can we please stick to the issues and not try to turn this into a personal
> vendetta again.
>
> "*My question is can I remove the part of the software that deals with
> this DRM and redistribute it?*"
>
> Of course you can, but it can't be there in the first place and you
> shouldn't have to remove it. I think we agree on that.
>
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