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title: WTFPL is a terrible license toc: False
Please reconsider the choice of WTFPL as a license.
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The use of WTFPL as a license is discouraged for multiple reasons.
- No Warranty disclaimer: This could open you up to being sued.[1]
- Swearing: This prevents settings like schools from using your content.
- Not OSI Approved: Same as public domain?
The Open Source Initiative chose not to approve the license as an open-source license, saying:[3]
It's no different from dedication to the public domain. Author has submitted license approval request – author is free to make public domain dedication. Although he agrees with the recommendation, Mr. Michlmayr notes that public domain doesn't exist in Europe. Recommend: Reject.