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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
The consumer can buy a digital file, fairly easily break any DRM that exists, make as many copies as they desire, shift to other formats, and read on any device they desire. They can also give some copies away, and in most cases, not be concerned about legal reprisal.
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It may seem like a consumer "upside" from the producers' point of view, but I have a feeling many of those consumers doing what you describe feel like they're having to jump through hoops to use the content. Plus you're only looking at one segment of consumers - any consumers not able or not willing to take those steps are stuck with what they can get. They're not enjoying the upside you describe.