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Xander314:
I have a load of YouTube video tutorials (for C++, C++11 and SFML), which extensively feature the Code::Blocks IDE since I use it for development.

I now want to place ads on the videos in order to cover the cost of the time used to make the videos. However, according to YouTube's account monetization page, I can't advertise on videos with software screen capture without being able to show written permission.

Does the Code::Blocks license constitute this permission (or does, indeed, the GPL disallow me from using screen captures of Code::Blocks commercially)? Otherwise, who should I contact to seek permission?

Dreamy:
Isn't this thread similar to this one?

I think it shouldn't be any problem, though if you make money from that, a Donation for Code::Blocks project would be fair...

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: Xander314 on September 01, 2011, 10:41:34 am ---However, according to YouTube's account monetization page, I can't advertise on videos with software screen capture without being able to show written permission.

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This may apply to commercial software, but IMHO should not apply to GPL based software as long as you don't do commercials you are earning money with (at cost of C::B).

Xander314:

--- Quote ---Isn't this thread similar to this one?
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Similar, not the same ;) On that thread, he just wants to provide the videos free of charge, which I am already doing.


--- Quote ---as long as you don't do commercials you are earning money with
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I would be earning money from them. Does that mean I can't do it? :(

EDIT: If not, who should I ask for permission? (@MortenMcFly Is it you? :) )

EDIT EDIT:

--- Quote ---a Donation for Code::Blocks project would be fair...
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I doubt I'll make very much revenue at all, but if I do then I agree that the developers of Code::Blocks, and those of SFML, deserve a donation :)

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: Xander314 on September 02, 2011, 10:36:51 am ---
--- Quote ---as long as you don't do commercials you are earning money with
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I would be earning money from them. Does that mean I can't do it? :(

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What I meant if if that would be your #1 income, not to cover the costs for the time you spend on creating free, valuable content. In addition, I would prefer if you make clear that the commercials are in no way related to Code::Blocks in the trailer or alike... and surely don't show ads where you need to be 18 years or above... ;-)


--- Quote from: Xander314 on September 02, 2011, 10:36:51 am ---EDIT: If not, who should I ask for permission? (@MortenMacFly Is it you? :) )

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It would be a decision of the team, not me alone. But I think we shouldn't make things too complicated. I'd say just do, unless you hear otherwise.

However, if you really should earn a "certain amount" of money, I believe a donation won't be wrong. But surely we won't / can't control, so we just trust you.

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