[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #12366: Remove @author tags

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#12366: Remove @author tags
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 Reporter:  ryan                 |        Owner:        
     Type:  defect (bug)         |       Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal               |    Milestone:  3.0   
Component:  General              |      Version:        
 Severity:  normal               |   Resolution:  fixed 
 Keywords:  dev-reviewed commit  |  
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Comment(by jacobsantos):

 The problem I see is that some of the legacy code was from external web
 sites, which does require attribution, since you are "copying" from a
 source that may have a difference license, but obviously one that can be
 used in open source.

 I agree that one that willingly writes a patch for WordPress shouldn't
 have their name part of the source. The only problem I can see is if I
 take some of the code I authored and use it outside WordPress with a
 different license. I do not wish for people to tell me I'm in violation of
 the GPLv2.

 I do believe I have spoken in agreement that I wouldn't mind my name being
 removed, since I have received unwanted support questions.

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