Thread: Ethics 101: To re-use or not to re-use?
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Re: Ethics 101: To re-use or not to re-use?
You know what would make a great change to this rule? Allow the re-use of any code that is put into the public domain (a la Kevin.org), and force the re-typing for fuddy-duddies who don't want to participate. It would encourage a practice that would lead to stronger teams, force top team to continue innovating, and give weaker or new teams a glimpse into what can be done with the tools they have available.

Would anyone have a problem with posting last year's code in orde to be allowed to use it this year?
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