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Suggestion to Add a License to the Repository #3

@tockawaffle

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@tockawaffle

Hi!
I hope you're doing well. I stumbled upon your project and found it to be quite interesting. I'm considering using and potentially contributing to it, but I noticed that there's no license currently associated with the repository.

Adding a license would provide clarity on how others can use, modify, and distribute the code, which can encourage more collaboration and growth in the open-source community. There are various open-source licenses to choose from, such as the MIT License, GNU General Public License (GPL), and Apache License 2.0, among others. You can find more information on different licenses at https://choosealicense.com/.

Would you be open to adding a license to the repository? It would definitely help potential contributors like myself feel more comfortable engaging with the project.

If you want my personal opinion, you could always use AGPL 3.0:

  • 1 - Copyleft protection:

    • The AGPLv3 is a strong copyleft license, which means that any modifications or derived works must also be distributed under the same license. This encourages the sharing of improvements and enhancements back to the community, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • 2 - Network usage provisions:

    • Unlike the GPLv3, the AGPLv3 contains an additional clause that requires the source code to be made available to users interacting with the software over a network. This is particularly relevant for web applications, as it ensures that even if the software is deployed on a server, any modifications must be shared with the community.
  • 3 - License compatibility:

    • The AGPLv3 is compatible with the GPLv3, allowing developers to combine code licensed under both the AGPLv3 and GPLv3 in a single project. This promotes code reusability and collaboration between projects with similar licensing terms.

Thanks for your time and consideration, and keep up the great work.

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