__/ [ Kelsey Bjarnason ] on Monday 27 November 2006 23:03 \__
> [snips]
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> On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:19:59 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> | Here it is important to remember a few simple things. The money goes to
>> | the Universal, not to the artists.
>> |
>> | [...]
>> |
>> | Microsoft's move sets a bad precedent and turns all consumers into
>> | thieves without evidence.
>
> Properly, it doesn't turn anyone into thieves; it simply treats them as if
> they already were. "Innocent? Doesn't matter; pay the fines anyhow."
>
>
True. It's a collective punishment where everyone, without exceptions, shares
the burden. In fact, it's likely to promote piracy. People will say that
they already paid UMG some tax money. They will simply retaliate. Same thing
when DRM bites them in the ass (e.g. switching devices and meeting competing
DRM systems). They will retaliate. The system that treats people like
criminal creates a generation of bitter rebels. It may also be why there's s
much violence in prisons, or why a beaten child is likely to become an
abusive spouse/parent.
Best wishes,
Roy
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