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Originally Posted by Lord Tirian Seriously? No choice is better than a bad choice?
If publishers don't use the license, the net effect is the same. If they do use it, there's a gain compared to a total lack of the GSL. |
I take your point, and I'm not saying you're incorrect.. however, in your own words, that is a purely pragmatic outlook.
When dealing with people's feelings (and consumers are rife with those), sometimes you do have to take perception into account. This isn't just a case of the 3rd Party companies themselves, but those that looked to be able to buy products from them.
It comes down to some people didn't want to be disappointed like this. Sometimes it's easier to accept that there is no chance, rather than get one's hopes up and see them die, or be left unrealized.
An old boss of mine once said, "One should never be surprised in life, but it's alright to be disappointed."