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I am perplexed: is the author against DRM itself or only against the ways it is being misused? Should everyone have the right to read Harry Potter without payi
by dandare 9y ago
I am perplexed: is the author against DRM itself or only against the ways it is being misused?
Should everyone have the right to read Harry Potter without paying Rowling a dime? Because overpriced textbooks is a problem of US' universities, not of the fact that you should not use someone else's work for free.
- dandelion_lover 9y agoThe author is Richard Stallman [0]. Yes, he is against DRM itself. Consider this FAQ: https://defectivebydesign.org/faq https://defectivebydesign.org/faq [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stallman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stallman
- jordigh 9y agoThere is a false dichotomy. It's not either DRM or poverty. The only way to make sure Rowling gets paid isn't to DRM e-books. In fact, I'd venture that the vast majority of her fortune isn't due to DRM.
- thomastjeffery 9y agoThe issue at hand is not one-sided. The side most often heard is the side in favor of copyright and DRM. This is a cautionary tale. Not only does it eloquently explain the potential problems with copyright enforcement, it poignantly predicted the ones that exist today.
- Arizhel 9y ago>Should everyone have the right to read Harry Potter without paying Rowling a dime? If they get a library card at their local library, they can do just that. Are you in favor of banning libraries?