Mhyst wrote: > As for me, I'd prefer to deny the existence of digital copies of what > content owners want to "protect". I don't give up freedom just for > convenience. >
Personally I agree with you and don't buy DRMed content [1], but if most people agreed with you and refused to buy DRMed content this would be a very different discussion. I'm afraid the ostrich approach [2] just means that media companies will carry on producing, and regular consumers will carry on using DRMed content. I would suggest an educational campaign, but I'm not convinced enough people would care even if they understood. -Alastair 1] There are a few things, like ebooks where I've decided "renting" books from Amazon is ok when they are not available elsewhere. It is in Amazon's interest to keep the scheme going. Also, I understand that I'm streaming content from Netflix, I do not own any of it. 2] http://kids.nationalgeographic.co.uk/kids/stories/animalsnature/animal-myths-busted/ I know it's a myth, but it's an analogy.
