Dzetki
The Prodigal Son Returns
- Jul 16, 2010
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As most of you minecrafters most likely have already noticed, there's quite some troubles over at Bukkit.
To sum it up, here's my view on things, as well as some links so you can see and make your own opinions on the matter. I'd love seeing your viewpoints in all this as well.
Well, essentially all this started when Mojang began enforcing their EULA after years of looking another way. Bukkit developers didn't like it, and eventually left.
One of them had agreed to add his contributions (Wolvereness) on the condition that his GPL would be untouched, and thus he enforced it. This GPL license doesn't support usage with non-GPL software (or more specifically, closed-source projects) and as a result he sent a DMCA to Craftbukkit bringing all downloads down. Seeing as Mojang's server.jar file isn't open source, his GPL license conflicted all along. Now he's trying to protect his property (the codes he submitted to the project), which is highly understandable.
All of this could've been prevented imo, if communications and decisions was better formed. As is, mis-communication and regrettable decisions has lead to this 'tragedy' to the community.
A lot of hate has been spread towards Wolvereness and Mojang, all depending on viewpoints. My viewpoint is that both sides are at fault, but Mojang's at least trying to save the project.
Although, we have seen Spigot saying goodbye (posted today), Cauldron gone (posted when the DMCA was received and read), and bukkit developers rapidly resigning. Some may have resigned at a bad point in time, but as is I don't see a reason why not to. Bukkit won't likely be updated in a while, if it's even getting updated at all.
We are all part of a healthy community (Yes, the MC community is healthy) and we will find a way around this bump in the road, although it may take a while. Either way, there's always creative minds out there which will make way. I'm certain of this.
If you can't wait for an update, or for an alternative to arrive, I suggest you keep using older versions of bukkit (Google can help you find those), or use CommandBlocks for what they're worth. There's a lot you can do with those, although grief-prevention is practically non-existant in ordinary vanilla. I for one is going to do this exactly. Commandblocks can be used for PvP arenas, mini-games, and possibly even creative areas. Although I can't assign specific locations to the set areas.
To make your own opinion on this matter, here's the links:
Other than that, you can check out
To sum it up, here's my view on things, as well as some links so you can see and make your own opinions on the matter. I'd love seeing your viewpoints in all this as well.
Well, essentially all this started when Mojang began enforcing their EULA after years of looking another way. Bukkit developers didn't like it, and eventually left.
One of them had agreed to add his contributions (Wolvereness) on the condition that his GPL would be untouched, and thus he enforced it. This GPL license doesn't support usage with non-GPL software (or more specifically, closed-source projects) and as a result he sent a DMCA to Craftbukkit bringing all downloads down. Seeing as Mojang's server.jar file isn't open source, his GPL license conflicted all along. Now he's trying to protect his property (the codes he submitted to the project), which is highly understandable.
All of this could've been prevented imo, if communications and decisions was better formed. As is, mis-communication and regrettable decisions has lead to this 'tragedy' to the community.
A lot of hate has been spread towards Wolvereness and Mojang, all depending on viewpoints. My viewpoint is that both sides are at fault, but Mojang's at least trying to save the project.
Although, we have seen Spigot saying goodbye (posted today), Cauldron gone (posted when the DMCA was received and read), and bukkit developers rapidly resigning. Some may have resigned at a bad point in time, but as is I don't see a reason why not to. Bukkit won't likely be updated in a while, if it's even getting updated at all.
We are all part of a healthy community (Yes, the MC community is healthy) and we will find a way around this bump in the road, although it may take a while. Either way, there's always creative minds out there which will make way. I'm certain of this.
If you can't wait for an update, or for an alternative to arrive, I suggest you keep using older versions of bukkit (Google can help you find those), or use CommandBlocks for what they're worth. There's a lot you can do with those, although grief-prevention is practically non-existant in ordinary vanilla. I for one is going to do this exactly. Commandblocks can be used for PvP arenas, mini-games, and possibly even creative areas. Although I can't assign specific locations to the set areas.
To make your own opinion on this matter, here's the links:
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The DMCA notice from Wolvereness
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Vu Bui's response to this
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Then there's an independent opinion on the matter from someone who's got nothing to do with either sides.Other than that, you can check out
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in order to read all the resignation posts from staff/former staff the past 2 weeks. I recommend reading comments, as some of those may clarify more.
