[OSM-talk] Users who disagree to ODbL but want PD / CC0

[Simon Ward]

On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 04:29:51PM +0100, Thomas Davie wrote:

> On 16 Jun 2011, at 16:04, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen wrote:
> 
> > No, it would be simpler for OSM.

> If you're willing to public domain your work, you're willing to give
> it to anyone under any terms.  Why would you not contribute under the
> new CTs if you're willing to accept any terms?

The CTs constitute an agreement between the contributor and OSMF. The
ODbL also includes a contractual element. For whatever reason, people
may not wish to even enter such a relationship. A plain licence for the
data does not involve a contractual relationship as far as my
understanding of copyright (and I assume database right) licensing goes.

Simon
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A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a
simple system that works.—John Gall
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