> strip DRM As your parent says, they're already pirating the e-book. The difference is in how it appears to the publisher. If an e-book is bought and then rip

> strip DRM As your parent says, they're already pirating the e-book. The difference is in how it appears to the publisher. If an e-book is bought and then ripped, the publisher doesn't become aware of the latter but they still see an e-book sale. > If it's just about being able to keep your copy forever It's not just about that. It's also about not supporting a sale one is opposed to on principle.