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   1 title: WTFPL is a terrible license
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   7         Please reconsider the choice of WTFPL as a license.
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  23 # WTFPL is a terrible license
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  25 The use of WTFPL as a license is discouraged for multiple reasons.
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  27 * **No Warranty disclaimer:** This could open you up to being sued.<sup>[1]</sup>
  28 * **Swearing:** This prevents settings like schools from using your content.
  29 * **Not OSI Approved:** Same as public domain?
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  31 The Open Source Initiative chose not to approve the license as an open-source
  32 license, saying:<sup>[3]</sup>
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  34 > It's no different from dedication to the public domain.
  35 > Author has submitted license approval request – author is free to make public domain dedication.
  36 > Although he agrees with the recommendation, Mr. Michlmayr notes that public domain doesn't exist in Europe. Recommend: Reject.
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  38 ## Sources
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  40 1. [WTFPL is harmful to software developers](https://cubicspot.blogspot.com/2017/04/wtfpl-is-harmful-to-software-developers.html)
  41 2. [FSF](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.en.html)
  42 3. [OSI](https://opensource.org/minutes20090304)