> isn't "controlling the playback" a means to control piracy? No, it's about controlling the channels of publication so they can maintain their position as a g

> isn't "controlling the playback" a means to control piracy? No, it's about controlling the channels of publication so they can maintain their position as a gatekeeper. > I'm curious is there any evidence of this? See the SCOTUS case at my previous [1]. Universal Studios sued Sony over their new "Betamax" video tape recorders, arguing they were liable under the Lanham Act because their device could record video, which could be copyright infringement. For more recent examples, see the requirements in DVD/BD licensing that force playback of ads and allow disks to disable various features (like fast-forward or track-skip during an ad).