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0 pointscptskippy6y ago0 comments

Maybe we need something like the DMCA Takedown Tools in Youtube for GPL License violations on GitHub? /s

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toyg6y ago· 2 in thread

Why the /s? It would actually be a good idea. The whole point of open licenses is that they work inside the established framework of copyright laws.

saagarjha6y ago

DMCA takedowns are a remarkably heavy-handed way to deal with software licensing, which is often something that can often be resolved with some good-faith discussion.

toyg6y ago

I do agree, there is no need to be as draconian as that, but a mass-identifying tool to start the relevant conversations would be pretty cool.

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