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Originally Posted by Sregener
I understand how, from one perspective, this is a key question. After all, if DRM is ultimately ruled to be unenforceable, then DRM on eBooks becomes a non-issue and we can move on to other, less obvious problems with eBooks. However, if one endeavors to live ethically, legally and morally, one would need to have a compelling reason to violate a law until such time, and I can find no compelling or urgent reason why I, having the means at my disposal to choose my ereader and purchases/leases, must remove DRM from an eBook.
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No one has said or implied that you must remove DRM from an e-book. But it has not been ruled illegal to remove DRM from an e-book. Removing DRM is no more stealing than 2+2=5. And terms of service are not laws.
As far as the ethics go, if a TOS said that to read the book, I must wear blue socks, I'd certainly disregard it. I don't see any difference with DRM. I paid for the book, and I'm not giving away copies of it. I'm simply reserving the right to read the book that I paid for. I can do that without the slightest ethical qualms.