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> The actions of media corporations, the use of DRM, these things (amongst others I'm sure) act to prevent entry to the public domain. DRM in particular breaks
by rev_bird 12y ago
> The actions of media corporations, the use of DRM, these things (amongst others I'm sure) act to prevent entry to the public domain. DRM in particular breaks the copyright deal, if we the people aren't going to get our side of the copyright bargain why should we uphold the side that suits those financial interested in media production?
This is the first time I've ever seen a pro-"piracy" argument that really made me stop and think about whether I was actually opposed to it. I think the copyright system is clearly broken (and more beholden than ever to corporate interests), but somehow never made the connection. Thank you.