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The problem is that people won’t “use it lightly” and not everyone speaks the same language. Being able to copy/paste text into a translation tool (probably Goo
by withinboredom 4y ago
The problem is that people won’t “use it lightly” and not everyone speaks the same language. Being able to copy/paste text into a translation tool (probably Google Translate which is kinda ironic in the case you mentioned) to understand what the document is about is super important when in another country or communicating with someone in another country.
- maxbond 4y agoBeing able to copy/paste is an important option that empowers users. Being able to selectively defeat copy paste is an additional option that additionally empowers users. I don't anticipate this tool being used very widely. If it became the default, I would have a problem with it for the reasons you highlight, among others.
- josephcsible 4y agoIt doesn't empower users when the final authority over what a computer does or refuses to do lies with anyone other than the computer's owner.
- maxbond 4y agoI agree that DRM is bad and that people should be able to exercise the full capabilities of their computer and the data on it. However, this includes controlling access to your computer and your data. Saying this is tantamount to DRM misunderstands what the problem is and what empowerment means. Actions taken by those in positions of power and those who are not aren't morally equivalent. This sort of thinking is damaging to any effort to empower users.
- josephcsible 4y agoDRM is absolutely immoral even if it's the little guy imposing it.