Didn't Zed just have a whole essay about how it's the author's right to do what they want to with their code [1]? _why had absolutely zero obligation to anybody with his contributions.
People should be allowed to take things offline if they choose to, it's laughable that Zed is suddenly high and mighty because someone took their ball and went home.
It's not inconsistent. It's enlightened. I know this quote has been used already in Zed's defense, but I'll post it again in response to this particular comment.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -- Voltaire
Please note: By arguing that Zed is being internally consistent, do not jump to the conclusion I am personally making a judgment on _why.
That article says you have the right to frame the discussion about what other people can and can't do with your code. Other people can't dictate what you promise them, but it's reasonable for them to expect you to be consistent about it.
People should be allowed to take things offline if they choose to, it's laughable that Zed is suddenly high and mighty because someone took their ball and went home.
[1] http://www.zedshaw.com/blog/2009-07-13.html