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Then likely you and Andy wasn't one of those developers, who submitted more thousand modules into CPAN... If those developers would have thinked like you (not to release any module to public), then currently we simply would not have any modules available in CPAN...May I point out that I have a PAUSE account? http://search.cpan.org/~pputnam/
You'll notice that it's empty. I came to a decision after I opened my account, that it is in my best interest to charge for any module, script, or work I do. This stems from my experience as a once fairly prolific Links 2.0 mod contributor. I missed opportunies to make thousands off my work. Other users charged for their work, while I gave out nearly everything for free. So, gone are the days I give out anything for free.
I can certainly see your point of view. However, I think something like this should only be done in a more closed system. If I'm not mistaken, someone mentioned (Jagerman?) a developer's license had been discussed, and I'd be all for that personally. But I'd be gutted as a paid licensee of their products to see components that had been only commerially available moved to free public consumption.
Philip
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Limecat is not pleased.
