People can read the license and make a decision. I'm not sure there is anything nefarious going on.
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aramis erak
Legend
It [mostly] isn't the present intent that's at issue... neither the WOGL nor the DPCGL are currently problematic... as in, expected to be abused by the companies issuing it.
But we know that, every 8-10 years, HasBro is going to push for wizards to find some way to abolish the WOGL and capture more of the market themselves....
and, while Matt Mercer et al. are not expected to be underhanded with it. But it's quite possible that bad things happen, and Darrington Press winding up losing control over their IP, is a real possibility. I hope none too soon.
The revocability of the open license is the big issue... because it's the issue that can ruin the licensees.
chuckdee
Explorer
People got mad at WotC for retroactively changing the license when they said they wouldn't, not for the terms in the license.
chuckdee
Explorer
They never said that it was open. Just because someone allows you to make use of something, doesn't mean that they intend for it to be open.
aramis erak
Legend
"Open license" simply means that it's not specifically contracted with the licensee and is not charged for; anyone can use the license (become a licensee), for free, by adhering to the license texts and the reference texts.
The DP CGL does that. As do the Wizards OGL, most of the CC licenses, and the ORC.
And the Paramount Star Trek Fan Production License... but that one doesn't allow commercial use. It's still an open license.
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