Subj : Re: GNU Public Licences Revisited (again)
To   : comp.programming
From : Gerry Quinn
Date : Wed Sep 21 2005 11:11 am

In article <Mq1Ye.15868$R5.1145@news.indigo.ie>, 
david.golden@oceanfree.net says...
> Gerry Quinn wrote:
> 
> > Not attributing 
> > it would have been better than falsely attributing it, with the
> > implied claim that it represented Meier's opinion, or that of an
> 
> "implied claims" exist in your sick little mind. 

'Implied endorsement' is hardly a novel concept.  And it was what you 
were doing, knowingly taking his words out of context to imply that he 
supported your case.

> attribute: tr.v.
> 2. To regard as the work of a specified agent, place or time.
> (dictionary.com)

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribution
> "In copyright law, attribution is the requirement that an author be
> given credit for their work in any context in which it is used"

You did not give it in context.  [Haven't you seen disclaimers along 
the lines of "This book uses excerpts from __.  No claim is made that 
the opinions promoted here are in any way endorsed by __."]

And the issue IS implied endorsement.

- Gerry Quinn

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