[OSM-legal-talk] Deconstructing the "loss of data" claim

[Gervase Markham]

Frederik Ramm wrote:
> True but they had no choice - either work with OSM as it is, or go
> away and find another project.

Right, but such people weighed their options and were willing to work 
with OSM. So if OSM changes between two licences with roughly the same 
terms, logically they shouldn't be any less happy. (Although I take your 
psychological point.)

> Now, given the choice, they might express their preferences by saying
> they'll not make the switch unless [insert stuff they always wanted
> but never got from the license]. These people suddenly have a
> bargaining power and they might use it.

Do you know of any people who have attempted to use such power?

It does seem to me that one thing that should be happening during this 
discussion period about the changes is for people to make their opinions 
known. If there are people who will withdraw their contributions unless 
a PD licence is chosen, then we need to know who they are.

Gerv