linux-kernel - Why the FSF collects copyright assignments.

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Date:   Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:52 +0000
From:   freedomfromruin@...chan.it
To:     linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Cc:     rms@....org, bruce@...ens.com, esr@...rsus.com,
        moglen@...umbia.edu, bkuhn@...onservancy.org, editor@....net
Subject: Why the FSF collects copyright assignments.

The paramount reason Eben Moglen has the FSF accepting contributions 
only with copyright assignment is because the grantor of a license that 
is a gratuity (no consideration (read: usually money) given) can remove 
the permission regarding the use of his property at his pleasure.

(Regardless of the story was promulgated for the public)