Thread: Arguments For And Against DRM
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:45 PM   #361
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Originally Posted by ApK View Post
Why is breaking the law to benefit a friend less wrong than breaking the same law to benefit a stranger?

Stealing a car for Aunt Mary and Stealing a car for a chop shop are equally wrong.
Stealing a bike and stealing a luxury car are both equally wrong.
Stealing a $1 is the same as stealing $1000.
Not that the damage or consequences are the same, but I didn't think that's the point under discussion.
Making a copy is not stealing.

Just tell me this, if you're so concerned with legalities: Why is breaking the law to remove DRM from an e-book OK?
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