You are right in implying that it is rude. What would be the socially acceptable term for this phenomenon?
BTW, the author never expressed the wish to force anyone. It was a request.
It's not just the rude term that irks me here. I'm often getting a very fanatic vibe from people who viciously call out sentiments like the author's.
Finding a position on a vision is something probably everyone can do. Bonus: In certain cases, if it is percieved to be relevant enough, it enables democratic societies to exercise what could be described as a public discourse.
But if it helps you I could claim the fighting/purging thing you tried to put into my mouth. ;)
His reason to not forbid it is because the GPL doesn't allow it. At least that's what I got from his second sentence.
I'm with you on the fanatic vibe people get in discussions on this issue. I think it's a weird effect of something which fundamentally seems to be a good signal: That people really care about the issue. That's ok for me. ..or at least a good start for a better exchange.
