@CameronNeylon likely means they could not use the original GPL software. That may be quite a problem in some work. (4)
@CameronNeylon Not special to PLoS's policy of course: this problem will arise with any open code policy. (5)
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@michael_nielsen I'm less worried abt code. Ppl mostly well informed. Issue with SA on data causing issues with privacy/ethics obligations -
@CameronNeylon Right, can definitely see that!
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@michael_nielsen But really the bug (feature) is with the GPL itself. If you accept principle that researchers should share code... [2]Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@michael_nielsen Hmm, so first answer: Code isn't included in the data policy. But code is required if its "the heart of the paper" [1]Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@michael_nielsen@CameronNeylon is this different from normal copy left behavior? Where is the bug?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@michael_nielsen ...then they need to consider their choice of what they use. Same as choice in using data with contractual restrictions [3]Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@michael_nielsen ...so challenge will be what if researchers agree to unnecessary restrictions on further distribution of source data? [4]Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@michael_nielsen ...would we want a world in which we refuse to publish because they should be more responsible in negotiating terms? [5]Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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