Dangers of trying to block commercial use of free content

This article is an explanation for why non-commercial use restrictions on free content are contrary to the goal of making it free in the first place. It brings the discussion more clearly into a realm that is understandable for creative people not familiar with what we’ve learned in the free software movements. Think of it like great science writing, able to explain a complicated concept to a layperson … yet still with lessons for the most experienced.

http://freedomdefined.org/Licenses/NC

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