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Show HN: Common Sense License (CSL) – civic license for a techno-feudal world

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software licensing

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The CSL is an attempt to rethink software licensing in a way that balances freedom, sustainability, and fairness. It’s inspired by the idea that our digital infrastructure increasingly mirrors feudal systems: concentrated power, obligations flowing upward, and everyday users left vulnerable. The license is designed to give creators a practical alternative to proprietary or exploitative models, while encouraging transparency, collaboration, and equitable distribution. I’d love to hear thoughts from developers, legal experts, and anyone experimenting with bootstrapped projects.

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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