I think I was the only random community member to join OSHWA's last hangout on the subject. Their explanation made a lot more sense "in person". Here's my updated take on it. http://www.atthatmatt.com/open-source/open-source-hardware/oshwas-certification-a-stable-opinion-on-open-source-hardware/
On 18 March 2016 at 11:09, Saar Drimer <saar@boldport.com> wrote:
>> http://www.oshwa.org/2016/03/17/open-hardware-certification-mark-call-for-ideas/
>
> Taking care of the important stuff first! </sarcasm>
>
> Here's what I wrote when the first whiff of that 'certification' folly
> came about back in September...
>
> http://www.boldport.com/blog/2015/9/22/the-license-is-the-license
Indeed. While undoubtedly well intentioned, it is more than a little
problematic. Not least in the requirement that those using the mark,
submit to being subject to severe financial penalties should they fall
foul of the associated conditions. I cannot imagine this ever getting
past legal counsel at a large organisation.
Andrew
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