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There's nothing unfortunate about it. It would set a very bad precedent if content in the public domain, freed from copyright law, would still be subject to arbitrary usage limits.
If you want to release something for free with conditions, use other licences like Creative Commons instead.
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The company said the suit was the result of several misunderstandings, and that they would “defend ourselves vigorously.” Highsmith had no right to claim misuse or infringement, said Getty, because she gave up that right when she donated her images into the public domain.
In late October, the courts agreed with Getty, basically destroying Highsmith’s case.
https://petapixel.com/2016/11/22/1-billion-getty-images-laws...