Re: [boost] Proposal for new variants of the Boost logo.

Subject: Re: [boost] Proposal for new variants of the Boost logo.
From: Patrick Horgan (phorgan1_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-02-10 21:07:05

Robert Ramey wrote:
> I originally spawned this thread with an observation regarding what I felt 
> was inappropriate usage of boost logo. 
That WAS you, wasn't it:)  See what you stirred up? <grin;>
>  One can use any other logo he wants 
> for any purpose he wants as far as I'm concerned.  After all, it's still a 
> free country.  My only suggestion is that boost.org copyright the boost 
> logo - ( Last time I looked - this cost $25 - its probably more now) and 
> create a policy for it's usage.
>   
Is it like a written work which is copyright upon creation with 
registering only of use if the ownership might come into doubt?  If so, 
then I wouldn't see the need because boost has demonstrated ownership 
publicly.

> That would satisfy my concerns and I don't think we or anyone else has the 
> authority to enforce some other logo on anyone else.
>   
+1

Patrick