Thread: It is now illegal to break DRM in Canada!
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Old 11-15-2012, 09:36 AM   #55
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Originally Posted by wayrad View Post
Since when is it a "free ride" to maximize the longevity of a product you paid for? Removing DRM for personal use seems about as immoral as waxing the car.
Pretty sure he was literally talking about the ticket inspectors and the folks trying to get a free train ride.

I'm with you on the DRM thing. I appreciate that IF you break copyright law, then there may be a rationale for also hitting you with a charge of breaking a lock to do it.
But if there is no violation, or even intent of violation, then breaking the lock should not be considered wrong.

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