Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by mankash666 3598 days ago
DRM exists to counter piracy. Without DRM, the publishers/authors have to rely on the end customer, who, more often than not, will encourage piracy either by sharing our not buying through official channels

The concerns raised are against corporations' clumsy implantations and you have to make your case heard against them.
2 comments
Spivak 3598 days ago
Which is vastly different from how it works now.

"Let's watch X!" "Is it on Netflix?" "Aww damn, give me 5 minutes." "Alright, I've got it!" downloads xxx_X_1800p_brrip_supervids.mp4 "Just let me plug in my laptop" "THIS MEDIA IS PROTECTED BY INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW" "Haha, I love it when they leave the warning in." enjoys movie.

link
catdog 3598 days ago
> DRM exists to counter piracy.

That's wrong. DRM ensures that piracy provides a better experience because it simply works under any circumstance.

link