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Re:UBlockOrigin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey b... by josefx on Thursday January 02, 2025 @04:54PM (#42579352)
> pay $$ to extend it, increasing exponentially each time

Doesn't work with DRM protected media. Version 1 will be pulled from circulation shortly before the time runs out, version 2 will be slightly altered and qualify for a brand new 14 year copyright. Buyers of version 1 will not receive any refunds and will be expected to pay the full price for version 2.

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Re:UBlockOrigin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey b... by thayne on Thursday January 02, 2025 @05:29PM (#42579667)
Well, there should be laws to protect consumers from DRM, instead of laws to prevent consumers from circumventing DRM for legal uses, like say consuming the content they paid for on the device of their choice.
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Re:UBlockOrigin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey b... by exe34 on Thursday January 02, 2025 @05:16PM (#42579539)
version 1 is now in the public domain - What's the issue?
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Re:UBlockOrigin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey b... by notpushkin on Thursday January 02, 2025 @05:23PM (#42579609)
Apart from having to crack DRM (which has not been a problem so far) I think this should work. Of course, DRM provisions should stop working when a DRM-encumbered media reaches the public domain.
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