> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Doug
> Meerschaert
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 4:49 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Ogf-l] I'm Game
>
>
> *OF COURSE* we need to use the OGL. But what Free20 would do is provide a
> consistent entity--see the "Free20" message. That "agreeing to not hold
> advice-givers liable" is important.
>
> I don't know how LEGAL it is, but it's just a draft.
My fear is that, legal or not, it's no protection. Waivers get ignored all
the time. I hate to say this, but... Better have a lawyer look over your
license to see if it stands up to scrutiny.
> What if, somehow, we *could* give advice on d20 without always saying "I'm
> not a lawyer." What if there *was* a plain english document that anyone
who
> can read the SRD could read, follow, and not have to worry about getting
> sued? Free legal advice doesn't make any sense between one business and
> another--but it makes PLENTY of sense for fans and individuals who don't
> stand to profit from the OGL but still want to contribute.
But again, liability is not tied to profit.
Martin L. Shoemaker
Martin L. Shoemaker Consulting, Software Design and UML Training
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