> they openly state they want to undermine local executable files and make every piece of software client server. [emphasis added]
The only 'effort' software companies have put into keeping this a secret is that they they don't usually publicly announce what they're trying to do.
> Because the public is so stupid they can operate in broad daylight. You don't seem to get that the vast majority of the population is computer illiterate.
No, I get that just fine - you're not actually arguing that they have a conspiracy; you're arguing that they don't need one.
> why would you go from having quake 3 with level editing, mods, free maps skins, etc, in big budget AAA games, to not getting that, and having the game client server locked to company PC's like diablo 3 and overwatch?
I wouldn't, partly because I'm not a moron, but mostly because I prefer Warcraft 3; the last good FPS[0] I played was Wolfenstein.
0: unless you completely ignore the "shooting" part and count minetest.
It is, since Silicon valley and big media companies have always hated the PC's power to copy files. Anyone who has any idea of the history of silicon valley and isn't a retard, knows this has been in the cards for a long time going back to pre internet days when businesses were trying to screw other businesses.
https://tifca.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ClienttoCloud_V...
So they openly state they want to undermine local executable files and make every piece of software client server.