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-certificat... On Mar 20, 2016 05:07, "Andrew Back" arback@computer.org wrote:

On 18 March 2016 at 11:09, Saar Drimer saar@boldport.com wrote:

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http://www.oshwa.org/2016/03/17/open-hardware-certification-mark-call-for-id...

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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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