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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
DRM doesn't treat everyone like convicts anymore than locks on houses or cars do so, or security tags in libraries and stores do so. If *you* feel treated like a convict, I think that's your issue.
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Security tags in stores are removed when you make a purchase; the store doesn't monitor your use to make sure you only wear that shirt in pre-approved buildings and that you can't give it to your cousin if you decide you don't like it.
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And your decision not to buy books with DRM is a political decision.
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No, it's a practical one. I read on three different computers with different types of internet access and at least two, sometimes as many as four, dedicated devices with incompatible filetype support. The ability to convert between formats is important to my ability to enjoy the books I read.
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It's fine as it is, but 99% of the book buyers select books that they *want to read* and don't really care about DRM.
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Most buyers select books that are pushed at them by marketing agencies, and are astonished to discover there are thousands of other books they'd enjoy reading just as much.
I've met people in the last two months who owned ebook readers, love classics, and didn't know Project Gutenberg exists.
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My mostly non-techie sister has a Kindle. It would make no practical difference to her if all of her books were drm'd or if none of them were.
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And that'll hold, as long as she doesn't acquire a Nook II next year as an upgrade.