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by Spivak 1028 days ago
I think I would actually flip that for CLAs -- 99% of projects do need a CLA it's just annoying because assignment isn't the assumed default when contributing to other projects. The number of projects where there is more than one owner (be that a person, foundation, or llc) is insignificant. Almost all outside contributions are from people who have no expectations at all over their code and are just scratching their own itch. Plus unless you're a huge project the legal issues are just ignored when it comes to re-licensing.

So maybe you're right but "99% of projects have a CLA in the form of not giving a fuck" is far more accurate.

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Yeah. I'm saying "not giving a fuck" is the correct solution for 99% of projects. CLAs are a solution in search of a problem.