On 23 May 2013 16:49, Vernon Adams <v...@newtypography.co.uk> wrote: > The RFN part was probably not conceived as a copyleft > component of the OFL. My point though, is that it can (under > certain circumstances) also be used to preserve certain freedoms, > more than it may ever restrict freedoms.
What freedoms? > Do you see that the RFN can restricts a font's freedom? I'm > interested to hear thoughts on that, as i'm still grappling with all this. Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. OFL-RFN fonts will simply not be used as widely on the web, because the administrative burden of requesting, getting and tracking the permission is too expensive - aside from any fees RFN holders might try to charge.
