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> Meanwhile, software developers spot code fragments seemingly lifted from public repositories on Github and lose their shit. What about the licensing? If you’re a lawyer, I defer. But if you’re a software developer playing this card? Cut me a little slack as I ask you to shove this concern up your ass. No profession has demonstrated more contempt for intellectual property.

Loved this style of writing in 2005 from Maddox on the best site in the universe or whatever.

Sorry if I don't want google and openAI stealing my or anyone else's work.



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