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We launched [Grayjay](https://grayjay.app) in 2023 October and all of a sudden I learn all about the OSI and semantic arguments going on in the "open source community". Many people feel like we have mislead them. I can assure you that was never our intention.
I still believe that "open source" applies to what we're doing, and I know that some agree with me. However, I also understand that there are many who disagree. While I regret any miscommunication on our part, I don't think the OSI should have continued to pretend like they owned the term after they lost their trademark. They should have pivoted to a new term that they could trademark if they wanted to behave this way. The OSI is wrong and it is they who have mislead people.
I still believe that "open source" applies to what we're doing, and I know that many agree with me. However, I also understand that there are some who disagree. While I regret any miscommunication on our part, I don't think the OSI should have continued to pretend like they owned the term after they lost their trademark. They should have pivoted to a new term that they could trademark if they wanted to behave this way. The OSI is wrong and it is they who have mislead people.
We have also determined that "open source", by itself, isn't working. The problems created by the Tech Oligopoly are getting worse. I know FUTO will fail if we abide by the OSI's definition. I'm actually not even sure if the OSI's goals align with our goals given how the Tech Oligopoly influences their decision making.
