Re: trade secrets

[Martin Lodahl <lodahl@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to say that I agree with Tom. Our participation here is at-will; 
we share what we've learned to precisely the degree we wish to, and have 
no obligation to go beyond that.

Years ago I was an active participant in a forum on a different subject, 
where in all modesty, I had something to say. Enough, apparently, so 
that it was republished fairly widely for the profit of others without 
my knowledge or consent. When I objected, the general response appeared 
to be that everyone else was in some way entitled to the fruits of my 
labor. This had a very different feel from helping others out whenever I 
can. In effect, I was expected to serve as the unpaid employee of others 
who'd profit from what was arguably my intellectual property. As an 
alternative to accepting that status, I never posted there again. When 
it's voluntary, it's sharing. When compelled, exploitation.

- Martin

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Martin Lodahl of Auburn, California
UNIX Pro, Musician, Motorcyclist