Great answer to this question. This is the differce between him and Stallman.
Q: You say what TiVo is doing is “a bit offensive.” So why not use GPLv3 [GNU General Public License] to make them stop doing it?
A: In my worldview, it’s OK for other people to do stupid things. I can complain about it, but in the end, it’s their choice. If somebody offends me too much, I’ll stop dealing with them. Now, I’ve had to limit my choice of long-distance phone companies because of this practice of mine, but I think it’s more productive in the long run than trying to be “activist” with software licensing. Activism and technical decisions just don’t mix well.
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