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Matrix-based Element plots move from Apache 2.0 to AGPLv3 (www.theregister.com)
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It's nice to see a real example of a company doing the right thing.

Doesn't happen all that often.

EDIT: I stand corrected. This is not all that great. Not terrible, yet, but the the path is no longer clear.

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[–] ck_@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago

To me as a contributor, yes it is worse, because now the matrix foundation is not only a defacto gatekeeper but also a legal one. Previously, we were legally on equal terms. We would also be on equal terms had they just adopted the AGPL3, which I would have whole heartey endorsed. A CLA is a one sided power grab made in bad faith and I for one will not invest time and energy into a project that is set up in such a way. Burned one time too many.