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Because the law is absurd, unconstitutional, immoral and harmful. Nonetheless, it's still enforced.
by zucker42 4y ago
Because the law is absurd, unconstitutional, immoral and harmful. Nonetheless, it's still enforced.
- kelnos 4y ago> Because the law is [..] unconstitutional I agree with you on all the other bits, but I'm curious as to why you believe it's unconstitutional. Not trolling here; I don't think I've heard constitutionality arguments against the DMCA, and I'm curious if there's something there.
- sneak 4y agoNot GP, but I assume they mean that publishing DRM circumvention tools is or should be protected expression/speech (as is publishing any other type of software or code). PS: thanks djb (c.f. Bernstein v USA)
- zucker42 4y agoThe main way in which DMCA 1201 is unconstitutional is that it violates the first amendment. The EFF is litigating a case to this effect right now. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court's one big proponent against copyright overreach is leaving the court soon.