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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares
I really don't mind DRM. I personally this will do more damage than help. People are going to start pulling DRM off things they really shouldn't be. It's good for those who want to read material on different readers, but not for those that enjoy Whispersync and actively use it for example.
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How would this do more damage? A person still would still not be legally permitted to strip DRM to infringe copyright. Why does it matter if people start pulling DRM off files they legally purchased? Shouldn't it be their choice to deal with their files as they see fit, provided that they're not otherwise infringing copyright?
As some have said, the legal consequence of this for most people will be minimal. However, it would allow DRM removal tools to be more openly available (as JoeD already said). This would also help to prevent content owners from cracking down on services that they don't like (cellphone unlockers).
As a general principle, I also don't think it's right to criminalize behaviour that most people would not see as necessitating a criminal sanction, even if that sanction is rarely imposed; just the fact that it exists can have unexpected chilling effects.