A one-size-fits-all is not going to work, I think.
The correct model is probably something similar to the Creative Commons model -- create a few bundles of rights, let creators/site operators compose them, creating a 2x2 matrix of licenses or whatever.
For instance:
1) Ownership of content/derived rights
2) Persistence of terms through exit (bankruptcy, sale, change of control...)
3) Revocability (can never, can easily, or can after N day waiting period during which users may delete all data, or opt in/out of new terms...)
4) Law enforcement: we'll actively bend over/cooperate like eBay, or we will require warrants and resist to the extent legally allowed, or technical countermeasures, plus which jurisdictions (I'm usually fine with USA law, but wouldn't want my content under e.g. Saudi law)
5) ...
This matters more for power users and API users (developers) than for casual users, but I agree something like this is necessary.
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A one-size-fits-all is not going to work, I think.
The correct model is probably something similar to the Creative Commons model -- create a few bundles of rights, let creators/site operators compose them, creating a 2x2 matrix of licenses or whatever.
For instance: 1) Ownership of content/derived rights 2) Persistence of terms through exit (bankruptcy, sale, change of control...) 3) Revocability (can never, can easily, or can after N day waiting period during which users may delete all data, or opt in/out of new terms...) 4) Law enforcement: we'll actively bend over/cooperate like eBay, or we will require warrants and resist to the extent legally allowed, or technical countermeasures, plus which jurisdictions (I'm usually fine with USA law, but wouldn't want my content under e.g. Saudi law) 5) ...
This matters more for power users and API users (developers) than for casual users, but I agree something like this is necessary.
That is a very good idea!