WP is open source, meaning anybody can look at the code and create a theme right? But it doesn’t force anybody to develop a theme.
Likewise, Chris Pearson (developer of Thesis Theme we use here) comes along, accepts the invitation, and creates a theme which he doesn’t force anybody to buy, thus not harming any GPL interpretation. It’s ultimately the buyers of Thesis that don’t agree with Matt and, in his mind, violate his GPL.
The free market is saying, “We’re willing to pay for something that premium theme developers following the GPL to a T don’t provide. Our unfulfilled need is greater than your legalese and your network of approved vendors.”
If Chris Pearson had ZERO customers for his theme, he wouldn’t violate ANY interpretation of any GPL license, now would he?
So, the ultimate question then Matt is, “Is the FREE market evil?”
