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Re: [News] Microsoft Zune Contradicts and Sabotages Freedom, Openness

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Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> __/ [ Kelsey Bjarnason ] on Monday 27 November 2006 23:03 \__
> 
>> [snips]
>> 
>> On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:19:59 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> 
>>> | Here it is important to remember a few simple things. The money goes to
>>> | the Universal, not to the artists.
>>> |
>>> | [...]
>>> |
>>> | Microsoft's move sets a bad precedent and turns all consumers into
>>> | thieves without evidence.
>> 
>> Properly, it doesn't turn anyone into thieves; it simply treats them as if
>> they already were.  "Innocent?  Doesn't matter; pay the fines anyhow."
>> 
>> 
> True. It's a collective punishment where everyone, without exceptions, shares
> the burden. In fact, it's likely to promote piracy. People will say that
> they already paid UMG some tax money. They will simply retaliate. Same thing
> when DRM bites them in the ass (e.g. switching devices and meeting competing
> DRM systems). They will retaliate. The system that treats people like
> criminal creates a generation of bitter rebels. It may also be why there's s
> much violence in prisons, or why a beaten child is likely to become an
> abusive spouse/parent.
> 

I believe that both Canada and France had similar laws for the sale of
blank cassette tapes, interestingly, however, they didn't allow general
copying!  It's amazing that the music vending companies seem to get away
with having cake and eating it in situations like this.

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