Re: GNU Copyright Assignment

[John Leuner]

> Specifically, I think required copyright assignment is hindering the
> project.  People who would otherwise contribute are being turned off, not
> because they don't *want* to assign copyright, but because it's *hard* and
> IMO it seems like unnecessary lawyer bullshit has been forced into what was
> once an uninhibited, exciting process.  People have to receive the papers,
> fill them out, send them in the mail, wait for GNU to process them, get
> confirmation back.  I think the first time I did it, my papers actually were
> returned to sender because of the wrong address ... it was months before I
> did it again, and frankly I can't remember whether I *did* do it again (I am
> willing to if anyone has a problem).  It slows down the wheels, and hackers
> who are contributing a patch for the first time are the *last* people we
> want to slow down.

You're very right. I have sent back my papers but have had no response yet. I 
don't mind doing the paperwork, but it does take so long. 

John Leuner