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authorLuke Dashjr <luke-jr+git@utopios.org>2016-03-08 18:12:42 +0000
committerLuke Dashjr <luke-jr+git@utopios.org>2016-03-08 18:12:42 +0000
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bip-0002: Rationale for prohibiting PD in new BIPs
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@@ -201,6 +201,10 @@ Why are there software licenses included?
* Some BIPs, especially consensus layer, may include literal code in the BIP itself which may not be available under the exact license terms of the BIP.
* Despite this, not all software licenses would be acceptable for content included in BIPs.
+Why is Public Domain no longer acceptable for new BIPs?
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+* In some jurisdictions, public domain is not recognised as a legitimate legal action, leaving the BIP simply copyrighted with no redistribution or modification allowed at all.
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==See Also==
* [[bip-0001.mediawiki|BIP 1: BIP Purpose and Guidelines]]