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In article <1992Jan27.043453.17919@actrix.gen.nz> jshaw@actrix.gen.nz (Jim Shaw) writes:
>
>As far as I can see, if you want to use the FSF routines, don't bitch about
>any restrictions they may apply. If you don't like any restrictions, don't use
>their code......  It's very simple really (:-) 

This argument is presented about once a week.  Usually (I assume) by people
who are tired of the other arguments.  I could use the same rationale to say
that if FSF doesn't like the way Apple defends their copyrights then they 
should just not use Apples and not worry about it, but of course it isn't
that simple.  Apple's law-suit can potentially be detrimental to their
work.  The same applies here, both to those who see people using a copyright
which may be overly restrictive and thus limit the availability of code,
and to those who have philosphical differences with the GPL.  An argument
of "If you want to use it, don't bitch" is pretty pointless, never mind
what it says about moral values.
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I'm not sure which upsets me more: that people are so unwilling to accept
responsibility for their own actions, or that they are so eager to regulate
everyone else's.