Thread:Project:WikiProject Extensions/Ideas/Extensions with no license/reply (6)

I'm not too opposed to GPL licensing, since it's so well understood and widely accepted, but I think it might be better to make it public domain, like we're already doing for Help:Contents documentation that is meant to be planted into every MediaWiki install (if desired). Making unspecified contributions public domain by default:


 * 1) Assumes nothing.
 * 2) Imposes nothing.
 * 3) Can be changed later, if needed.

In short, if a contribution does not come with any specific licensing restrictions, there's no reason impose any. But, with that said, I think just choosing SOMETHING is better than just leaving it an orphan that everyone is afraid to use because it might turn into an intellectual property minefield.