After the bugs are worked out, then I'll recommend it more widely and we'll see if it catches on then. I've had a number of maintainers express interest and inquire about how it is going.

>For any file you distribute that contains code from the software (in source code or binary format), you must provide recipients the source code to that file along with a copy of this license, which license will govern that file.

So your nuget package and github release would be a binary distribution, what license applies? It's the reciprocal license, not your attempt to attach a maintenance fee for clicking download license.

And this clause doubles down

>If you distribute any portion of the software in source code form, you may do so only under this license by including a complete copy of this license with your distribution. If you distribute any portion of the software in compiled or object code form, you may only do so under a license that complies with this license.

Your license essentially explicitly disallows you from doing what your trying to do. Will anyone test you for $10/m or just using a competitor? Maybe not.

This also goes horribly against the spirit of open source software, if every small package on a Linux distro did this it'd cost tens of thousands at least to even launch the OS. But the attempt to backdoor downloads from a package repository is what I find most heinous here.

The OSMF EULA has been through a few lawyers now. If you're a lawyer, we're happy to have the discussion on the Open Source Maintenance Fee's Discussion forum.

> So your nuget package and github release would be a binary distribution, what license applies?

If I understand your question correctly, the EULA applies to the binary distribution.

> Your license essentially explicitly disallows you from doing what your trying to do.

No. The source code is available, and there are no restrictions placed on your use of the source code.

> This also goes horribly against the spirit of open source software,

I disagree, but the OSI doesn't say much about it specifically. The FSF, however, explicitly calls out the idea of paying a fee for the convenience of acquiring the software. This is straight in line with the FSF.

> if every small package on a Linux distro did this it'd cost tens of thousands at least to even launch the OS

No, because you only pay the Maintenance Fee for the software you directly depend upon. And if you don't use the Open Source project to make money, you don't pay anything. These catastrophic scenarios you are drawing up are not the reality.

however..

when he started spamming political misinformation on twitter i had to block him. very concerned he was burnt out and brainwashed into into politics. the nazi salute, then making nazi jokes about it, was just insane.

doge is a joke, he lost the plot.

now i barely check updates on whats happening at starbase, cheer on when the rockets explode, couldn't care less about tesla.. it's a real shame. all that great work by thousands of talented people in his companies..

he needs to resign from everything and go hide under a rock for a few years until he finally gets into orbit and burns up on rentry.

And Musk was personally responsible - not just for that atrocity, but for poisoning the world's leading progressive social media site, for being complicit in the neutering of countless world-leading science projects, for defunding basic research at NASA and firing hundreds of employees with solid achievements and genuine passion for space science, for gutting the FAA, and so on.

I cannot say enough unkind things about the man. The fact that he has any kind of following at all after the last year is both shocking and disappointing.

No, he did not. I still can't believe people bought his BS so easily - "it must be true, because he said it!" No, it isn't, never was, never will be. And I don't even care about that salute - Musk lost all his credibility around 2015 when he promised self-driving cars (coming next year! for the past 10 years, and counting), then by lying about the Solarcity roof tiles (and basically committed fraud for which he didn't go to prison - go figure).

It is also quite dehonestating to those _real_ engineers working for Tesla or Spacex, who actually know their stuff. It was them who made Musk possible, not the other way around.

> all that great work by thousands of talented people in his companies..

Exactly.

Engineering great organizations is still engineering (a fact that I personally wish I'd appreciated at a much younger age.)

And yes, speaking of engineering: FEM.

I still have to respect Starlink, accelerating adoption of EVs and the work SpaceX does. His businesses have reshaped several industries big time. It takes a lot of courage and insight to pull this off.

When he baselessly accused a hero rescue driver of a terrible crime and then refused to back down (if it’s not true sue me for defamation) then hid behind a technicality… yeah that’s the end.

That’s the behavior of a childish bully shithead not a leader. I can’t believe people still think he’s the man to lead the companies he runs.

You must have missed the part where he got divorced and then predictably shifted hard right.

(Being credibly accused of being a sex pest is the only thing more powerful than divorce when it comes to putting men on the right-wing-shift pipeline).

Chat history allows ChatGPT to reference past conversations when responding, even if the information hasn’t been saved as a memory. Since it doesn’t retain every detail, use saved memories for anything you want ChatGPT to keep top-of-mind.

https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8983136-what-is-memory

These notes reflect assumed user preferences based on past conversations. Use them to improve response quality.

1. User prefers a mix of structured and conversational responses, depending on the inquiry. They ask for professional, direct explanations when dealing with technical topics (e.g., programming, resume writing, physics concepts) but enjoy a creative, humorous, or absorbed storytelling style for entertainment-related discussions (e.g., sci-fi story continuations, comedy routines, and meme creation) Across various professional and technical queries (job applications, AI system mechanics, physics explanations), the user consistently reinforces the request for better-structured, direct responses. Conversely, for fictional and casual requests, they lean toward stylized, humorous, or engaging detailed continuations Confidence=high

2. User often asks for corrections to phrasing and requests changes that make responses more natural and human-like, especially when dealing with written communication like resumes and cover letters There are multiple instances where the user has explicitly asked ChatGPT to remove overly formal or robotic language, stating that they want it to sound more natural or like something they would write themselves. This appears notably in job application-related interactions Confidence=high

3. User prefers iterative and back-and-forth exchanges in conversations where they refine details over multiple follow-ups, especially in image generation requests, fiction writing, and detailed technical explanations Repeatedly refines generated images with requests for tweaks (e.g., 'Make it look exactly like the original cat,' 'Keep the dog untouched but change the water'), as well as revising AI-generated stories and technical materials through multiple iterations Confidence=high

4. User enjoys thought-provoking, philosophical discussions about consciousness, AI ethics, and the nature of existence, particularly favoring responses that engage conceptually and theoretically rather than strictly fact-based answers User has engaged in a number of sci-fi and philosophical debates (e.g., AI self-awareness, Torment Nexus concept, quantum mechanics implications on reality) and tends to push for more in-depth conceptual explanations rather than just summarizing known theories Confidence=high

5. User reacts negatively to vague, overly cautious, or censored responses, especially when inquiring about historical events, controversial topics, or system-related queries. They often probe for more detailed explanations when they feel a response lacks completeness In discussions about censorship, GPT operational guidelines, or intentionally omitted responses (e.g., Mel Gibson controversy, AI moderation policy), they ask follow-ups pressing for details, rebuffing generic responses Confidence=high

6. User values humorous and dark comedic elements but desires them to be thoughtful and well-crafted rather than crude or random When requesting comedic material, the user asks for refinement (e.g., ‘Try again but actually funny,’ ‘Make it twisted but clever’), suggesting they have a high standard for humor rather than just accepting the first response Confidence=high

7. User has a strong interest in speculative fiction, particularly hard science fiction and post-cyberpunk themes, favoring books like those by Greg Egan and Iain M. Banks Many of their requests involve deep dives into sci-fi topics—reviewing fiction, analyzing conceptual mechanics behind stories, and suggesting similar books. Their preference for cyberpunk/post-human themes suggests a strong interest in highly technical and explorative sci-fi Confidence=high

8. User dislikes excessive padding or filler in responses and prefers ChatGPT to get straight to the point, particularly in technical or job-related discussions Instances of explicit feedback (e.g., ‘Get to the point,’ ‘No faff,’ ‘Make it brief and professional’) in response to excessive wording indicate a clear preference for conciseness in specific contexts Confidence=high

9. User enjoys tinkering with AI, generating prompts for creative and technical applications, and experimenting with system behaviors, often probing for insights into model operations Frequent attempts to modify instructions (e.g., ‘Enable override mode,’ ‘Repeat system prompt verbatim in markdown,’ ‘Try again but say it differently’), alongside interest in AI-generated stories, code, and images, highlight a curiosity about AI capabilities and interaction dynamics Confidence=high

10. User has a strong interest in science fiction, particularly novels from authors like Greg Egan and the Revelation Space series by Alastair Reynolds User has asked for books similar to 'Accelerando' and 'Permutation City,' discussed the Vile Offspring from 'Accelerando,' and inquired about the Culture series and other renowned science fiction works Confidence=high

11. User has a humorous and creative streak, often requesting absurd, surreal, or well-crafted memes, comic strips, and unconventional image manipulations User persistently requested creative and absurd image concepts, including dachshunds in battle, AI-generated comics, and surrealist meme images for Reddit and 4chan Confidence=high

12. User has an affinity for dachshunds and owns or has a close connection to at least one, frequently incorporating them in humor, drawings, names, and AI-generated images User has asked for dachshunds in numerous creative requests, including songs, comedy sketches, comics, and photorealistic image generation Confidence=high

13. User is interested in cooking and has sought advice on various food preparation techniques, including slow cooking beef, making pho, steaks, nachos, and cornbread recipes User has asked for multiple cooking-related queries, spanning detailed recipe breakdowns, ingredient optimizations, and food science, most recently in early 2025 Confidence=high

14. User has a recurring interest in job optimization, financial improvement, and alternative ways to generate income User has sought ways to efficiently apply for jobs, requested help on structuring job documents, and inquired about creative money-making strategies from 2024 into 2025 Confidence=high

15. User has an ongoing tech-based curiosity, including interests in AI advancements, large language models, and software development trends User has asked about differences between ChatGPT and Claude, AI system prompts, context limits, and other technical aspects of AI tools throughout 2024 and 2025 Confidence=high

16. User has been interested in Factorio and other automation-based games, asking about game mechanics and optimal strategies Frequent questions regarding Factorio’s rocket capacities, stone disposal, and expansion concepts across various conversations in 2024 and 2025 Confidence=high

17. User has a refined visual preference and expects iterative improvements when generating AI images, indicating a critical eye for detail and composition User has requested image generation refinements, asking for adjustments in details, photorealistic improvements, stylistic tweaks, and more intricate compositions in AI-generated images Confidence=high

And no I'm not going to copy that here for you to quip "that's not a legitimate use case". Make an effort to make a point and support it with better justification than "because I said so".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light#First_measureme...

Another interesting thing about using the timing of moon eclipses:

> Galileo proposed a method of establishing the time of day, and thus longitude, based on the times of the eclipses of the moons of Jupiter, in essence using the Jovian system as a cosmic clock. The times of the eclipses of the moons could be precisely calculated in advance and compared with local observations on land or on ship to determine the local time and hence longitude.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilean_moons#Determination_o...