[theme-reviewers] GPL and limiting usage

[Emil Uzelac]

*@Dude* This is what @arpowers said:

*can i respectfully request that bhadaway or any other "people that use to
work for PageLines, turned competitors" not be allowed to troll these
tickets? It has, and will always be, super distracting.*

So what do you want us to do?

One employee from your company is what, let's call that a concern, doing
the right thing.
2nd employee from the same company coincidence and not one against another
at all?

*@Dane/Towfiq* sorry guys, just another ruined day for us too, but hey it's
Friday!




On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Bryan Hadaway <bhadaway at gmail.com> wrote:

> *@Otto*
>
> Just because you disagree with me does not make the issues I'm raising a
> rant and it's not fair for you to be dismissive in that manner. Also, I'm
> not concerned that this discussion is being ignored. I wasn't even the one
> who started this discussion so clearly others have the same concerns.
> Furthermore, are you even reading my responses? They're very concise and
> backed up with facts, links, quotes etc.
>
> The GPL is not just about code and never has been, that's only part of it.
> I think it more importantly has to do with usage rights and specifically to
> the point, our roles of protecting the users of this community, hence
> additional WP policies and guidelines.
>
> No, I haven't reviewed the new ticket theme code nor will I nor should I,
> as I don't need to, that's completely irrelevant. The only proof needed is
> right here:
>
> http://www.pagelines.com/pricing/
>
> You already made your point that "Well, marketing language is one thing
> and the fine print is another..." (paraphrasing of course) and I already
> agreed that is a good point generally, but doesn't apply here as the theme
> developer has already clarified that it's not a support limit, but a usage
> one.
>
> I couldn't be more calm, clear and concise in my communications. Nothing
> I've said has been frantic or hyperbole in the least.
>
> You say that I need to be more clear and backup what I'm saying, well if
> you disagree with me, I invite you to do the same. If you disagree with me,
> here's what you're saying:
>
> *1. Under the GPL, we're allowed to sell themes, but restrict how many
> websites our customers are allowed to use those themes on.*
>
> *2. Under WP policy, if we submit plugins or themes, we're not required
> to keep all our WordPress works GPL compatible.*
>
> Is that what you're saying? And if not, I'm completely failing to
> understand what you mean. Instead of just disagreeing with me, do you have
> a rebuttal?
>
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