Recently, blogger He used open source software in his latest video without citing the source, sparking heated discussions about open source infringement. This incident is not only about code usage standards, but also about the responsibilities and responsibilities of public figures in technology communication.
The protagonist of this incident is the open source software "ask sk generator", which adopts the MIT license. This protocol is one of the freest open source protocols. It allows users to distribute, commercialize, modify, and even close source the code, but the premise is that the original author's signature rights must be protected.
In the video, He emphasized that he had specially developed a software and deliberately deleted the author information in the screenshot code. Although he did not directly provide a download link, nor did he directly distribute or sell it, considering that this is a commercial cooperation video, it is controversial whether his commercial behavior constitutes distribution. In addition, his geek character was also affected by this incident. After all, for programmers, git is as important as a PhD from CNKI. It can be inferred from the folder ending with "-master" at the bottom of the screen that he downloaded the code directly from the web page instead of obtaining it through git. This operation made many people question its professionalism.
After the incident, He made modifications in the video on station B, saying that he had "changed this open source software." However, author information is still missing from the screenshots, and project references are extremely hidden. The opacity setting is used so that it is difficult to detect without careful inspection. No reference address is given in the comment area. Interestingly, Mr. He's treatment of the external website's comments section is very standard, clearly stating the citation as well as the author and name of the project. This difference in the way internal and external networks are handled will inevitably cause public confusion.
What's more serious is that the author of the project commented on He's Youtube video, criticizing it for plagiarizing its results and deceiving subscribers, emphasizing that the audience deserves better original content. However, the comment has been deleted. This behavior is egregious. At first it may be explained as unintentional or staff error, but it is really degrading to delete it directly in front of the author's copyright statement.
In the field of technology, open source software is everywhere, and the video websites and applications we visit every day are inseparable from their contributions. Open source itself is a very valuable sharing spirit. The top UP owners in the technology area should advocate this spirit and let more people realize the charm of open source. This incident of Mr. He reflects his neglect of the open source spirit. Without the help of self-media, he might be like many programmers, improving their skills and gaining fame through open source projects. It is really inappropriate to make profits for your own business without giving due respect to the original author.
As a public figure, Mr. He’s behavior has a demonstration effect. This open source infringement incident is not only a personal warning to him, but also a wake-up call to the entire self-media industry: while pursuing creativity and traffic, intellectual property rights and the open source spirit cannot be ignored. We hope that similar incidents will not happen again in the future, and that creators can cherish open source achievements more and jointly maintain a healthy creative ecology. What do you think about this matter? Welcome to leave a message and share in the comment area.
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