The words of a man who has no intention, interest or desire to compromise. "There is no need to compromise because my way is the right way." Brett, no one on this list that has read your posts fails to see your point. Some of them disagree, some of them agree, but a) you have no formal say in the decision (of course, you're free to do as you've done and bemoan the issue) and b) you have shown no willingness to look at the points of view of the other members of this list who don't think the same way you do.
I think it's time you, to use a phrase, either put up or shut up. If you want people to listen to you more than you've listened to them, then write some code. Then, people might be more interested in what you have to say. Saying "Well, I *might* contribute, so long as you don't change the license" and presuming that your vapourware-work is any sort of argument for people to listen to you and do what you want, is ridiculous, childish and egotistical.
We've heard your arguments and attacks on the FSF and RMS. Fine, you've stated your case and made your point. Now let the people that can actually make the decision make it.
hear hear
im glad that you said it. cause if you wasnt going to i was. some people like arguing for arguments sake but it takes two (or more) people to have an argument. if no-one was to reply to an unwanted solicitation then that outlet of expression will die a limp death. for people who enjoy vendettas and slander the best medicine is to deny them the satisfaction of knowing that they have produced a response. in other words dont respond to useless verbatribe and it will dissapear like butter on a hot plate.
this is the only mail that you will see from me about this subject (no need to regurgitate useless code)
best regards Shane Shields