the smedley log - suburban scrawl

DRM (Die, Repugnant Malware)

I came across the hopeful news while reading Cziltang’s post on new DRM developments, which sent me searching for other stories, just to be sure it wasn’t my imagination:
Sony BMG Pulling Controversial DRM

Hey, I just posted on this—and I have a piece on spec for publication. Will probably publish some version of it soon on the blog. Lemme know what you think.

Thanks for the heads up, MM. I just got around to checking out that article.

I suppose there are always going to be those who seek to protect their profit by the most blunt tactics possible. It certainly is easier than seeking a more proactive solution.

In the case of these DRM practitioners, their tactics are not only annoying (and potentially harmful), but also very easy to get around, which makes them ineffectual, especially as it pertains to those who are the biggest infringement threats.