They probably backtracked because Sony attempted the same thing in 2007 and in addition to being futile it actually incited a revolt on a very popular Reddit pe

They probably backtracked because Sony attempted the same thing in 2007 and in addition to being futile it actually incited a revolt on a very popular Reddit peer from that era. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AACS_encryption_key_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AACS_encryption_key_controvers... > At one point, Digg's "entire homepage was covered with links to the HD-DVD code or anti-Digg references." https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4VwaveOK--/c_fill,fl_progressive,g_center,h_900,q_80,w_1600/18rbvd4atqu8cjpg.jpg https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4VwaveO...