Licenses

as seen in the seventh issue of the tilde.town zine.

Free culture licensing is its own special bugbear. While pioneers like the GPL, ISC, and even WTFPL have served their purpose, with the advent of source-available but non-libre licenses and ensnaring of public works by corporate interests, it’s time we take a new tack.

To that end, I propose that new projects choose a license from what I call the “Poison Pill” class. These are licenses that are so nonsensical that any entity with an actual legal department won’t use them out of terror; however, normal, every day people have no such strict adherence to legalese and can enjoy them as the art they are in themselves. Below, I’ve included 45 such licenses with easy-to-use template variables so you can adapt them to your project:

• {{author}}: The project’s author
• {{work}}: The name of the work, project, artefact, whatever.

You may use any of these licenses for any project forever. You can’t hold me responsible if a copyright lawyer falls in love with you, though.

• 1993 Public License

  1993 Public License
  (C) {{author}}
  
  {{work}} (the "Work") is the property of Case Duckworth.  Its use,
  modification, and redistribution are completely restricted unless the Licensee
  meets the following criteria:
  
  1. Born after 1993
  2. Be Bisexual
  3. Eat Hot Chip
  4. Charge they Phone
  5. Lie
  

• The "Anyone But Richard M Stallman" license

  The "Anyone But Richard M Stallman" license
  (C) {{author}}
  
  {{work}} (the "Work") is licensed under the "Anyone But Richard M Stallman"
  (ABRMS) license, described below. No other licenses may apply.
  
  --------------------------------------------
  
  Do anything you want with this Work, with the exceptions listed
  below under "EXCEPTIONS".
  
  THIS WORK IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
  
  In the unlikely event that you happen to make a zillion bucks off of
  this, then good for you; consider buying a homeless person a meal.
  
  
  EXCEPTIONS
  ----------
  
  Richard M Stallman (the guy behind GNU, etc.) may not make use of or
  redistribute this Work or any of its derivatives.
  

• The Anyone But Stallman License (ABSL)

  The Anyone But Stallman License (ABSL)
  {{work}} (C) {{author}} under the terms of
  
  # The Anyone But Stallman License (ABSL)
  
  The Anyone But Stallman License may be referred to as the ABSL.
  
  The ABSL is licensed under the terms of The ABSL.
  
  ## Definitions
  
  1. "GNU RMS" is defined as the person, commonly known as Richard Matthew
     Stallman, responsible for the development and writing of the GNU General
     Public License versions 2 and 3 and the founding of the Free Software
     Foundation.
  
  2. "his descendants" are defined as biological or adoptive children of GNU RMS,
     the heirs of GNU RMS in any fashion, any organisms made using genetic
     material from GNU RMS, any intelligences (artificial or otherwise) made using
     a brain state of GNU RMS as a template, any entities claiming to be the
     descendant of GNU RMS, any persons having a title which includes "Stallman"
     in its designation and/or any person whose voluntary or involuntary role is
     to mimic GNU RMS.
  
  3. "CopyDown" is defined as the practice of stripping a work of all attributions
     and licenses and re-distributing it with or without new attributions and/or
     licenses.  For amusement purposes only, refer to
     http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Copyright#Copydown
  
  ## Terms
  
  1. The licensed work may not be used by GNU RMS or his descendants.
  
  2. Modified versions of the licensed work may be used without restrictions,
     follwing CopyDown practices.
  
  ## Exceptions
  
  1. None.
  
  ## Non-binding Notes
  
  The following notes are meant to provide context to the license, and should not
  be used when interpreting the text of the license.
  
  - This license does not comply with the Debian Free Software Guidelines: it
    discriminates against a person.
  - This originated as a joke license, but that doesn't mean you can't use it as
    an actual license.
  - This can be used as an actual license, but that doesn't mean you should use it
    as one.
  

• THE BEER-WARE LICENSE (Revision 42)

  THE BEER-WARE LICENSE (Revision 42)
  (C) {{author}}, who wrote this file.
  
  As long as you retain this notice you can do whatever you want with this
  stuff. If we meet some day, and you think this stuff is worth it, you can buy me
  a beer in return.
  

• The Bugs License r2

  The Bugs License r2
  {{work}} (C) {{author}} under the terms of
  
  # The Bugs License r2
  
  The Bugs License is in the public domain, because nothing else seems suitable.
  
  ## Definitions
  
  1. "Bugs" are errors, flaws, failures, or faults that produce incorrect or
     unexpected results, or cause unintended behavior.
  
  ## Terms
  
  1. Bugs in the licensed work are features, to be cherished, documented, and
     developed upon.
  
  2. Modified works must not include known bugs.
  
  3. Where identified, modified works' bugs shall be fixed.
  
  4. Authors and maintainers of the licensed work reserve the right to pull bug
     fixes from modified or derivative works without compensation, recognition, or
     any other reference to the authors of the bug fix.
  
  ## Version History
  
  r2: Adds version history and Term 4.
  

• Don't Make Fun of Me Public License

  Don't Make Fun of Me Public License
  (C) {{author}}
  
  - {{work}}, and especially the souce code, are released under a "don't make
    fun of me" license.
  - you can't use them to make fun of me for coding bad. it's against the license.
  

• Chicken Dance License

  Chicken Dance License
  Copyright (c) {{author}}
  All rights reserved.
  
  Chicken Dance License v0.2
  http://supertunaman.com/cdl/
  
  Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with
  or without modification, are permitted provided that the
  following conditions are met:
  
      1. Redistributions of source code must retain the
          above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
          the following disclaimer.
      2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the
          above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
          the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
          other materials provided with the distribution.
      3. Neither the name of the  nor the names
          of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote
          products derived from this software without specific
          prior written permission.
      4. An entity wishing to redistribute in binary form or
          include this software in their product without
          redistribution of this software's source code with the
          product must also submit to these conditions where
          applicable:
              * For every thousand (1000) units distributed, at
                  least half of the employees or persons
                  affiliated with the product must listen to the
                  "Der Ententanz" (AKA "The Chicken Dance") as
                  composed by Werner Thomas for no less than two
                  (2) minutes
              * For every twenty-thousand (20000) units distributed,
                  one (1) or more persons affiliated with the entity
                  must be recorded performing the full Chicken Dance,
                  in an original video at the entity's own expense,
                  and a video encoded in OGG Theora format or a format
                  and codec specified by , at least three (3)
                  minutes in length, must be submitted to ,
                  provided 's contact information. Any and all
                  copyrights to this video must be transfered to
                  . The dance featured in the video
                  must be based upon the instructions on how to perform
                  the Chicken Dance that you should have received with
                  this software.
              * Any employee or person affiliated with the product
                  must be prohibited from saying the word "gazorninplat" in
                  public at all times, as long as distribution of the
                  product continues.
  
  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
  "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
  LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
  FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
  COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
  INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
  BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
  LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
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  LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN
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  ANY INJURIES OR EXPENSES SUSTAINED IN THE ACT OF FULFILLING ANY OF
  THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ACCIDENTAL OR OTHERWISE.
  
  

• Chain Letter License

  Chain Letter License
  Copyright {{author}}
  
  Permission is granted to modify and distribute {{work}} (the "work") under
  the following conditions:
  
  1. YOU MUST SHARE THIS WORK WITH THREE (3) OTHER PEOPLE
  

• Cooperative Non-Violent Public (But No Crabs) License v2

  Cooperative Non-Violent Public (But No Crabs) License v2
  {{work}}
  Copyright {{author}} {{year}}
  
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  under the same terms so long as the work is not used for harm. For
  more information about the CNP(BNC)L consult a random person in
  ##symbolics2 on libera.chat.
  
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  May be reproduced without limit, with attribution.
  
  "Anyone found copying and distributing this book without permission will be
  considered a mighty good friend of ours, because we don’t give a durn."
  

• Wiccan Rede (paraphrased) Public License

  Wiccan Rede (paraphrased) Public License
                             WICCAN REDE PUBLIC LICENSE
                               Version 1, August 2022
  
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  Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim or modified
  copies of this license document, and changing it is allowed as long
  as the name is changed.
  
  TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION, AND MODIFICATION
  
  0. Harm no one
  1. Do what you want
  

• Wiccan Rede Public License

  Wiccan Rede Public License
  
  Copyright (C) {{author}}
  
  Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
  Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
  
  For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
  To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
  
  Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
  Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again.
  
  Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
  Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
  
  When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
  When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
  
  Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
  When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
  
  When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
  When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
  
  Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
  Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
  
  Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's insight.
  Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
  
  Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
  Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
  
  Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
  White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
  
  Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
  Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
  
  Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
  Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
  
  As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
  When the time for Imbolc shows, watch for flowers through the snows.
  
  When the wheel begins to turn, soon the Beltane fires will burn.
  As the wheel turns to Lamas, night power is brought to magick rite.
  
  Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
  When the wheel has turned to Yule, light the log the Horned One rules.
  
  In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
  When the Sun has reached it's height, time for Oak and Holly to fight.
  
  Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
  Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
  
  Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
  When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
  
  With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
  Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
  
  Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
  When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
  
  Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
  
  These Eight words the Rede fulfill:
  "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
  

• Why The Fuck Would You Even Do That Holy Shit Public License

  Why The Fuck Would You Even Do That Holy Shit Public License
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  Everything not prohibited is permitted.
  
  ## Prohibited Purposes
  
  1.  You may not rewrite this software in Python 2.
  
  ## Acceptance
  
  To receive this license, you have to agree to its rules.  Those rules are both
  obligations under that agreement and conditions to your license.  Don't do
  anything with this software against any rule you can't or won't follow.
  
  ## Copyright
  
  Each contributor licenses you to do everything with this software that would
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  ## Notices
  
  You must ensure that everyone who gets a copy of any part of this software from
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  ## Excuse
  
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  ## Patent
  
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  ## Reliability
  
  No contributor can revoke this license.
  
  ## No Liability
  
  ***As far as the law allows, this software comes as is, without any warranty or
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thanks

Many of these licenses were found, compiled, written, and/or developed by my friends dozens and kindrobot, for which I am eternally grateful.

In addition, I'd like to thank the authors of these various licenses, wherever they may be in this tired world. Where possible, I've listed them below:

• Ben Keith
• Landon Dyer
• yano
• Andrew "Tuna" Williamson
• John Carter and the webmaster of tunes.org
• Alexey Zakhlestin
• Phil Sturgeon
• Kevin Carson
• Woody Guthrie
• @kasran and @Felthry
• Melody Horn
• Poul-Henning Kamp
• @Ontploffing
• Ahmed shamim
• @eb, and every one who replied to their toot
• @esm for the Stingy gem
• nbsp for the Dayenu Public License

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