Seriously, don't sign a CLA
Read OriginalThis article criticizes Contributor License Agreements (CLAs), especially those with copyright assignment clauses. It uses SourceGraph's shift from open source to closed source as a case study, arguing CLAs let companies exploit community labor while reserving the right to revoke open access. The author advises developers not to sign CLAs to protect their rights and the project's open nature.
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