[wp-hackers] Plugin Licensing

John 3:16 Media wp at john316media.com
Sat Mar 12 01:58:54 UTC 2011


Interesting.  Because I was looking at gravity forms and while the php code
is gpl, their images and css arent according to their terms page.  The
plugin is a support ticket system.

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM, Blue Chives <info at bluechives.com> wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> We buy a range of premium plugins and themes, often to support the author.
>  However the one thing that will make us not use / buy is this
> gpl/restricted license style.  Offer it for sale, but supply it as
> completely gpl cf gravity forms or shopp or even release free cf
> wp-ecommerce.
>
> From the POV of earning from it have a hosted demo and offer the product
> for sale.
>
> Ref your signature what does the plugin do?
>
>
> BTW Plugins that require ion cube or similar to run are always off the
> shopping list.
>
>
>
> On 11 Mar 2011, at 23:00, "John 3:16 Media" <wp at john316media.com> wrote:
>
> > I am looking to sell a couple of premium plugins and so I did some
> research
> > into some existing premium plugins.  I noticed that one plugin in
> particular
> > has the code licensed as GPL but the css and images seperatley licensed
> to
> > restrict redistribution.  What are you thoughts on this method?
> >
> > --
> >
> > Looking for users to test and provide feedback on new premium plugin here
> > soon.  Will bribe anyone who helps with a generous discount on the final
> > product.  Email me off-list if interested.
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