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mleku | 3 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 i just flat out do not want someone patenting my literal work

the rest idgaf, if i made something useful that someone can make more hay from good, it's between them and God whether they give me some credit for my work
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ChipTuner | 3 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Yeah totally! 

In my case I like the added step, of what I believe is protecting my users. People using tools that involve my software should always have access to the source code and ability to modify it if they see fit, or get it directly from me if they want to. If it's software I or my community developed, people should have access to it. I do understand the economics of that being difficult in some cases though, but I think it's worth it.
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mleku | 3 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 public domain guarantees that the same as GPL

i prefer it to just be public domain because businesses see it as a utility instead of a rentseeking opportunity that is being "DENIED"
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ChipTuner | 3 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Legit question. How does public domain guaruntee that corps who modify my code and ship it to users will ensure access to my source code for users if they want it?