"Any time someone puts a lock on something that belongs to you, and won't give you a key, they're not doing it for your benefit." Advice one would think would

"Any time someone puts a lock on something that belongs to you, and won't give you a key, they're not doing it for your benefit." Advice one would think would be common sense. I agree that one should be willing to take a stance they are not willing to back down from. Most people buy into DRM and EULAs mainly because they don't care or notice. Creators it seems may buy into them because they think it's the only avenue or feel they have no power to bargain. Either way, creators and consumers do have all of the power and should recognize digital resellers for what they are: middle-persons. Their job is to facilitate transactions between two interested parties, not determine the terms of said transactions themselves. You can bargain with them and you don't have to back down: if they're worthy of your business they will consider your proposals.