Show HN: Common Sense License (CSL) – civic license for a techno-feudal world
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software licensing
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techno-feudalism
The Common Sense License (CSL) is a new software license aiming to balance freedom, sustainability, and fairness in a world where digital infrastructure is increasingly feudalistic; the author seeks feedback from developers and legal experts.
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11/17/2025, 7:43:31 AM
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