Talk:Understanding Creative Commons Non-Commercial

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Another summary in a nutshell

From Jason Priem:

Once, a student travelled a long way to speak with the teacher. “Teacher,” the student said, “I have heard your teachings and made all I create freely accessible to all. What is more, I have given it a non-commercial license, to ensure it will not be abused by evil, for-profit companies.”

The teacher responded, “go to the well in the middle of this town, draw out a cup of water, and bring it back here.” The student was surprised at this request, but followed the teacher’s instructions.

When the student returned, the teacher asked, “while you were waiting to draw water, what did you see?”

The student replied, “I saw a farmer getting water to give his livestock, a baker getting water to make bread, and a shopkeeper getting water to wash her windows. All three were prosperous and happy.”

“Very good,” said the teacher. “Now, taste the water. Does it slake your thirst, or not?” The student tasted the water, and was enlightened.

--Daniel Mietchen 09:53, 18 March 2011 (CET)