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Originally Posted by MikeB1972
Every piece of electronic kit I've bought has a serial number on it, how are watermarks any different?
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1) A serial number is just a sequencing of numbers used to track manufacturing information. We don't know what information is included in watermarks.
2) The serial number is only registered to me if I register the product (opt in). Consider why some people have a problem with mandatory gun registries.
3) The purpose is different. If my electronic device is stolen from me and sold in a flea market, the serial number isn't going to be used to litigate against me for being careless with their product.
4) The intent is different.