The new Rust Trademark Policy is wack

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I just wanted to talk about the Rust® compiler. It has some amazing programs called Clippy™ a linting tool and Cargo™ a build system and package manager. The GCC compiler for Rust® can compile rust into a native binary but both dont have a replacement for Clippy™ the linter and Cargo™ the build system and package manager.

This is the universe that the new Rust Trademark is hoping for. Here are just a few things that you have to do.

• Rust is now Rust®; refer to it as a programming language, software, compiler, library, or community, for example, Rust programming language, and don't just say Rust.

• Cargo is Cargo™; refer to it as a build system, or package manager.

• Clippy is Clippy™; refer to it as a linting tool.

• You cannot use the word rust in your library or project name.

• You are suggested to use RS instead.

• Rust is a language, software, project, and community. You have to clearly say what you are talking about.

• Cannot modify the rust logo (the one with gears in it).

• Your branding has to be bigger than the rust logo.

• Your website can't look like the Rust website or have the same theme.

• Any time you put the rust logo on your website, it has to link to the rust website.

• You have to say you are not linked to the Rust Foundation, and they are thrilled to give you this template to follow:

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• If you have a rust public group, it has to have a Code of Conduct

• The main focus has to be on rust.

• Cost of entry has to be free.

• The group can't make a profit; it is only allowed to break even.

• If you use a rust word, you have to add the following to the end of the page you used the rust word "[rust word] is a trademark of the Rust Foundation, registered in the United States and other countries. Used with permission from the Rust Foundation."

• You can't use the word Rust, Cargo, or Clippy in a website, company name, product, or service.

• None of these words can appear in a domain name or subdomain.

• For events, the whole purpose of your event has to be about rust if it uses Rust, Cargo, or Clippy anywhere.

• No firearms are allowed at the event.

• comply with local health regulations

• Have a Code of Conduct

• Can't sell anything that uses the rust words.

Please comment on the Twitter post announcing this change saying you don't want this change!