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> it’s not a random initiative

Arguably it is, in the sense that they didn't actually invent the term; there are many documented pre-OSI uses (including by high-profile folks like Bill Joy) saying "open source" to just mean "source available". And OSI's attempt to trademark the term was rejected.

> if you don’t welcome outside contributions, it isn’t open source

That isn't even part of the OSI's definition, so what are you basing this on?

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dkdcio4mo ago

> That isn't even part of the OSI's definition, so what are you basing this on?

edited my comment —- that is my personal belief/definition

I did mention there’s disagreement —- I haven’t read up on the history and whatnot myself in a while. will have to do some re-reading :)

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dkdcio4mo ago

> That isn't even part of the OSI's definition, so what are you basing this on?

edited my comment —- that is my personal belief/definition

I did mention there’s disagreement —- I haven’t read up on the history and whatnot myself in a while. will have to do some re-reading :)

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