I sell software, I wouldn't do it if I couldn't retain ownership of it.

I don't care how much work I put into it, I don't care how much money its worth. I don't care about its impact.

I create because it's mine and I control it. The hands that built it decide what happens to it.

I could paint the prettiest picture and then burn it forever and nobody has any right to stop me, no matter how many poor hobbiest art admirers wanted to see it.