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Originally Posted by orwell2k
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But just to stir the pot some more...
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Removing DRM to ease customer use and having fair pricing schemes (i.e. not tying eBook prices to hardcover prices, etc.) would go a long way to making mass piracy a waste of time. ....
Many artists themselves believe the torrent network has actually helped them get wider publicity for their works. Look at authors like Paulo Coelho who openly support bittorent.  |
Just to be clear, I absolute deplore DRM and think it should be abolished. I agree that the real answer is to make the intellectual property available at a reasonable price.
I also agree that one form of publicity is to give away free product to create interest.