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Yes, the result is likely just going to become a reignite the flame war for a post and here on HN.

GCC authors clearly want that users can modify and share the compiler, regardless which version of the program the user got. The idea that someone would then try to use their work as a springboard to sue individuals who attempt modify or share an specific version is clearly seen as abhorrent behavior.

Yet, again and again, people disrespect the wishes of the authors and keep try to pressure them to change their views. "Allow us to sue some users by using your work" they say. No they get back, and yet they keep asking again and again and again.