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Introducing OpenFatigue

Introducing OpenFatigue, the first platform to openly address the fatigue caused by constantly encountering "open" branding. Free as in a "free trial," not free as in freedom, OpenFatigue offers a closed relationship with trademark law, but their main focus is on helping users understand how "open" a product truly is.

Users can calibrate their openness to industry standards using a slider. OpenFatigue automates the process of determining how "open" a product is by entering any product name. The pricing is open to interpretation, excluding various costs, and users are encouraged to consult a "four-freedoms practitioner" if needed.

This platform is designed to combat the early symptom of "open" preceding words like "waitlist," "API key," and "enterprise tier." Real open source licenses allow users to use, study, modify, and share for any purpose, but OpenFatigue cannot provide such licenses. The platform offers a binary download, a specific definition from the Open Source Initiative, and an Open Source AI Definition.

Join the 8,412,903 people who have clicked on the "Open" button and been met with a form, as OpenFatigue aims to help users navigate the often confusing world of "open" branding.

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