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Old 04-04-2011, 11:12 AM   #290
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Originally Posted by Lemurion View Post
It's like speeding at 3AM on a deserted road. It doesn't hurt anyone, but it's still illegal.

My own issue is not about caring whether people strip DRM from library books or not. I really don't care that much either way. My issue is with the assumption that stripping DRM from library books is legally identical to stripping DRM from purchased books - and I've seen no evidence that truly supports that statement.
I understand, Lemurion. You're a good guy, and i don't want to be argumentative with you. I can see the difference, but can't see how they matter, so I can't make myself feel guilty over it.

To me, I'd compare it more to removing a "stay off the grass" sign and staying off the grass by my own will.

Or removing a speed regulator installed in my car and driving the speed limit by my own will.

I don't think the speeding thing is quite the same either way though. One being a clear law that's a matter of life and death if I ignore it... the other, well, you know. Not the same.

All I know is that the DRM is there so I only read the book within the 2-3 week period, and I'm still only reading the book within the 2-3 week period. I can't bring myself to see how I should feel the slightest twinge of guilt for that.

I'm going to leave it at that, since I need to go and I'm repeating myself now. Talk to you later.
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