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by makecheck 5572 days ago
Well, good...for those still affected by DRM.

I've managed to avoid DRM in an even simpler way: I consume far less content than I used to. And I have only the DRM-using companies to thank for that. When I finally took stock of my free time and realized what a waste it was to sit on my ass for 2 hours to passively absorb even one stupid movie, I basically stopped. Sure I watch things now and then, but nowhere near as much as before. I can pretty much guarantee that had there been no ridiculous roadblocks making it painful to consume content, I'd still be buying more than I do now. I wouldn't have seen a reason to change. So, thank you media companies; your intense desire to not be in business has helped me free up some time.
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dotBen 5571 days ago
As geeks I think we often don't pay enough value and respect for the arts.

Sitting on your ass for 2hrs to passively absorb a 'stupid movie' is just that, stupid.

Sitting on your ass to watch something engaging, thought provoking, something that makes you reassess the world around you, etc, can only be positive.

It comes down to what you are spending your time watching.

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