Interesting. I didn't know all this nuance in CC law, and I imagine majority of people don't or know some version of the law. Granted even reading this, I think the people asking aren't exactly wrong but more covering their bases; which is a better legal backdrop than his stance.

An aside: The phrase "paper over" is used several times, in a way that seems to mean review/look over. My understanding of that term is that it means to cover up or to hide. Is this a different usage I am not familiar with?

(As for the post itself I strongly agree with the thrust! There is so much stuff in the world that you are never going to get explicit permission from anyone to do. And legal questions specifically you will often get a "no" (even from an attorney giving legal advice!) when the real answer is yes)

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