Just sent this to the eightycolumn list. I'm not going to even read any of the messages from the original post. I'm Sorry, ok.
Oh dear...
"I am guessing you are pointing to the fact that libpd encourages the production of proprietary software and their distribution on closed apps markets?"
Yes absolutely, plus the whole iThing-planetary-destruction-not-really-what-I-thought-'we'-are working-towards-type-stuff (idealistic idiot that I am).
Also seems like such a clear distinction between OSSvsFSF/FLOSS stuff. Yes I can see that on one side what's wrong with libpd sucking the core out of Pd and doing what they want, that's what the license/gift allows people to do. Then after that I guess it's also okay for the author to get on the pd-list with a 'buy my book' schtick (plus then a large cue of people saying how happy they are to get their amazon order in now; kindle version yours for £10, ebook an extra 2.50 even if you've bought the book - grrr), can you see where this is going?
So yes, then some guy from the publisher posting a link to an online review and 'hey pd's kewl man' tipped me over the edge.
Yes it's dumb Yes I'm going to spend the rest of the day cringing and apologising Yes I've recently stopped smoking and am somewhat psychotic.
Probably would have been better to have gone for a walk or something.
Anyway, onwards eh,
Julian