"But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.) Hear from one #DefectiveByDesign (DBD) guest writer and musician about how #DRM totally cramped his style: https://u.fsf.org/1rx #EndDRM #Music
GenZ might make fun of us and call us boomers for wanting to own our data but you can't seriously tell me this kind of #DRM shit is enjoyed by many, even if you are a techy like me. https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68415/~/nintendo-switch%26nbsp%3B2-game-key-card-overview
DRM ruins efforts at historical preservation. If all of our media is locked up in digital streaming platforms -- which will go under eventually -- how will it be preserved for future generations? Live DRM-free instead: https://u.fsf.org/1aj #EndDRM #DRM
When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: https://u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #DRM
When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: https://u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #DRM
Me ha llegado una encuesta de #GOG para sondear opinión de un posible servicio de suscripción. Por las preguntas parece enfocado a juegos clásicos, descuentos y características extras.
A mí me parece fatal que GOG se rinda y se enfoque en el conservador (nunca mejor dicho) nicho de los juegos clásicos. Se deberían currar más el ser una buena competencia de #Steam.
Lo de ser sin #DRM juega en gran parte en su contra pero, incluso hoy en día, no es tan raro juegos sin DRM en Steam o Epic.
#DRM isn't just an annoyance -- it's a violation of your right to use the items you own as you see fit. Learn more about our #DefectiveByDesign campaign at http://defectivebydesign.org #FSF
When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: https://u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #DRM
DRM is good for No One
DRM is good for No One
DRM is good for No One
I have some wonderful ebooks I can feel them without any hitches on my bigger Androids but on this small one Amazon Kindle refuses to download the books thus refuses to let me read them
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Our method of "fighting" against ebook environment enshittification is to give away books rather than use grifty platforms. Never will you find #SROP books available from a monopolistic business. (You can buy #SROP books if you want, but we don't force you to spend money to read. Free books to good homes.
#books #bookstodon #ebooks #drm
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'Zon controls the bookstore, the publishing platform, the software, and the devices for nearly ALL ebook sales worldwide. And their "exclusive" option locks the authors in. Tell me this isn't a monopoly? I don't belive you.
#books #bookstodon #ebooks #drm
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That probably doesn't matter much globally. I'm only one reader. But these authors have entirely lost my readership and probably an aggregate $100/year in revenue from me. Indie authors: please publish widely, not just for Kindle.
#books #bookstodon #ebooks #drm
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Within the last few weeks, at least three authors whose work I normally buy immediately upon release have decided they'll stick with Amazon only, foregoing other retail outlets. Since I won't use Kindle (or associated Windows app) for reading, I'll no longer be buying any of their work.
#books #bookstodon #ebooks #drm
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Threaded rant of the day. In early 2023 'Zon made format & DRM changes that make it difficult to impossible to transport/read purchased Kindle books on other devices. (As far as I can tell, using only Calibre & plugins for transport.) I'm no longer even going to try. They've entirely lost my patronage.
#books #bookstodon #ebooks #drm
"But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.) Hear from one #DefectiveByDesign (DBD) guest writer and musician about how #DRM totally cramped his style: https://u.fsf.org/1rx #EndDRM #Music
When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: https://u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #DRM
How a Nephew's CD Burner Inspired Early Valve To Embrace DRM - Valve's early anti-piracy efforts, which eventually led to the Steam platform, wer... - https://slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/1939209/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed #drm
