> A long overdue outcome of this new W3C disaster is the realization that the consumer or the general public doesn't sit at the table when it comes to shape the

> A long overdue outcome of this new W3C disaster is the realization that the consumer or the general public doesn't sit at the table when it comes to shape the Web's destiny. I wouldn't assume the "general public" cares at all about DRM/EME on the web. Given the choice between being able to watch Netflix and not, I think the vast majority of people would like the web to be a platform enabled for copyrighted content, including myself. I was happy when DRM came to Linux browsers, not because I am a fan of DRM, but I am a fan of being able to legally pay for and watch copyrighted content. Before that the options were piracy, or not watching content I was interested in. There is no 4th option at this point in time. I think if the general public had a seat at these negotiations, there would be more support for EME, not less. I find it odd that for a community that largely works in software or other technology, many HN commenters are so hostile to DRM. Where is the outrage to software-enforced licencing for copyrighted software (much of which is trivially bypassed, like current media DRM)? Its more or less the same, to me. If you want to take a hardline Richard Stallman-esque philosophy, thats perfectly fine, but dont claim that your beliefs represent anything resembling general public sentiment, or even the general sentiment here. Controversial opinion, flame on.