A Hilarious Compendium of Absurd Open Source Licenses
2025-02-26
This article compiles a collection of ridiculous, funny, and downright bad open-source licenses. From licenses that allow copying but forbid running the software, to licenses restricting use based on race and sexual orientation, the absurdity knows no bounds. Some licenses require users to be gay and commit crimes, others prohibit use with NFTs or blockchain, and still others invoke biblical morality. The author's disclaimer: Don't use these licenses!