Not sure if you're joking, but if you're serious: there is already a long discussion here in a public forum about whether or not it's safe to release this software. Swype's legal department can see that just as well as you or I can.

As I see it, by asking Swype there is little to lose (they say "no way!" and we are in the same boat as now) and potentially much to gain (maybe they will say "Yeah cool").

Of course, as javispedro points out, it's very possible that Swype will say no, but then again: they are already aware that Swype is wanted for Sailfish. Perhaps the recent discussion here will give them some impetus to authorise this or perhaps release something themselves.

Still, I don't see how we are any worse off than we were before mariusmssj got in touch with Swype.

Changing the subject slightly: I wonder who answered "I am happy with the current vkbd" in the poll? Talk about low standards!

Finally, I'd like to say a big thank you to eber42 for trying to make this happen. With Swype and actual properly-working calendar functionality, my must-have wishlist for Jolla would be complete.