@matrix Is there a reason for choosing CLA instead...

@matrix Is there a reason for choosing CLA instead of a DCO, if you don't have the intention to relicense?

Isn't AGPL restictiv enough?
The next step after AGPL is a license like BSO...

Seems to me like the Element investors want there money back - faire enough - but why try to stab future contributors in the back 🤷‍♂️

Like 6 Nov 2023 at 21:17 | Wall-to-wall | Open on norden.social

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@hamburghammer The Foundation's stance is that we'd prefer these projects to remain under our auspices and unencumbered by a CLA.

Only Element can answer why they've decided to implement a CLA with their forks.

6 Nov 2023 at 21:19 | Open on mastodon.matrix.org

Element

@hamburghammer @matrix we’re not trying to stab any contributors; the reason for the CLA is that need to be able to provide alternative licenses to commercial forks (as per https://www.fsf.org/blogs/rms/selling-exceptions); this is the whole reason for the license shift.

6 Nov 2023 at 21:33 | Open on mastodon.matrix.org