Re:“DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users”
by m_developer on Wednesday November 09, 2016 @10:14AM
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But, if people keep using your software (or, for comparison, music), then there does seem to be value in it. Why then, shouldn't you be compensated for the work it took?
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Re:“DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users”
by syshum on Wednesday November 09, 2016 @10:38AM
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There are many forms of "value" outside that of currency.
Further the sole reason they may use my software it because it is free, any attempt to even charge $1 for it exceeds the monetary value of the software.
Re:“DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users”
by saint_fiasco on Wednesday November 09, 2016 @12:21PM
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I don't know why you are being downvoted.
If you really are willing to change to a different software (or see/listen a different movie/music) just because you are not willing to pay a dollar, then the value of that software/song/movie really is lower than a dollar.
How is that controversial?
Re:“DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users”
by Ace17 on Wednesday November 09, 2016 @12:44PM
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Because when this software/music, in its final form, only consist in pure information, it's nearly impossible to guarantee your compensation without giving companies the tools to interfer with essential freedoms.