> The project requires a document on file but it doesn't accept that document from arbitrary people. It's effectively "by invitation only" and Richard hands out those invitations at his sole discretion.
I wouldn't classify it as disingenous, legalities are difficult, especially when you can't afford github's infrastructure and lawyers to write you up a CLA and a userbase that is not even aware of the TOS they're agreeing to. It's the only way to go.
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