SnowSurfer
06-11-2006, 04:41 AM
I do, this article is proposing a huge buy and return spree on july 1st to show that people hate drm and need to stand up for what we believe in
http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/74-DRM-Is-It-Worth-Going-To-Jail-For.html
It seems we have an ally in the fight against DRM and Trusted computing. That is not the good part. The part that is good lies within the fact that he is a member of "The Recording Industry." Yes, an executive within a large media production company has decided to talk to us. Since we have a definitive safe harbor as bloggers, I feel comfortable in bringing this information forward now.
There is much talk about "us" within their circles. "They" not only fear us, they don't know what to do about us. Us being those who can, within minutes, render useless the copyright protection they spent millions developing. The RIAA in particular has developed their own "hit squad" to develop and deploy the means to infiltrate and prosecute those that would hinder their work. It has been reported to me that at this very moment, there are snitches being paid to sqirm their way into the different hacking organizations and report back what they find. A large number of snitches.
For those who are uninformed, let me clarify something for you. Do you believe as you have been led...that this crusade the RIAA is on is to collect money for the artists? Not one dime goes to the artist. The RIAA is in boiled-down terms, an organization formed to "protect" the artists interests. The RIAA is skimming from the artists millions of dollars...they are in my opinion simply extortionists. They may provide us with a less hostile term, I am sure. They couldn't care less about the artist as long as they get their "cut". They pursue "pirates" to protect their interests, not the artists interests.
The "work" being done by the RIAA and MPAA is making sure every note of music, every frame of film is locked down so as to deny copying of any sort. They seek to destroy the "fair use clause" in the DMCA. See, initally trusted computing was not meant to be a means in which to fortify or help Digital Rights Management. As it turns out, that is the main focus of Trusted Computing now. Microsoft has strong-armed Intel and other hardware manufacturers into manufacturing the components that will insure Digital Rights Management works on all platforms.
Do you believe the stunning announcement that Macs will now run Windows on their machines is a coincidence? You might want to look and see what kind of chip those boards are coming with. Whaddaya want to bet they are the viiv or Trusted Computing Modules?
Digital Rights Management will be one of the largest infringements upon our basic freedoms in our lifetime. Our children will mature in the shadow of this poison.
In lamenting the seemingly dire future for FOSS to our new friend, he informed me that not all is lost. There are many ways we can defend ourselves and even beat this menace, however; he did mention something important. It is a warning that needs to be spread to the community.
The RIAA and the MPAA are well insulated against us. There is no actual way we have to get to them, except through the court system, and either entity has enough money to outlast any individual in the court system. The frustrating part of fighting this DRM/TC nightmare is the inaccessability of either organization. However, there is a way to get to them, in a way. Unfortunately it may be illegal to do so. Under no circumstances should this be done.
The only people who can influence either group are the retailers that carry the DRM'ed dvd's and cd's. If by chance, millions of people were to, on the same day and within the same three hour period, purchase a number of DRM'ed disks, then walk out the door then back in and return the merchandise, it would cause havoc in the retail world for that day.
In fact, the disruption would be historic. Of course, this cannot and should not be done because doing so may be illegal. Writing a blog that seemingly instructs anyone to do this would be considered a crime punishable under the RICO act, a federal offense. No one under any circumstances should give such instructions. This sort of civil disobedience could completely shut down networks and throw the retailers into complete chaos...if enough people were to do it, let's say on a Saturday between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm.
It would be terrible.
So, let me be perfectly clear so that no one attempts to do this. No one, under any circumstance should purchase music or movie disks on a given day just to return them, especially a day of retail importance. Retailers have certain days in the year where they are particularly stressed. One of those days is approaching, the 4th of July.
It would be terrible if those millions of disgruntled shoppers were to purchase their cd's or movies and, on their way back to their cars, discover that the cd or dvd had DRM on it. Anyone who realized what DRM is, would immediately return the merchandise. Doing so on the weekend prior to the fourth would be disasterous if enough people did it.
I feel it is my duty as a FOSS advocate to warn any one against such a protest. While not affecting the RIAA or MPAA directly, it would surely make the news and bring the matter to the attention of the public.
Do the right thing here. We wouldn't for a moment advocate anyone breaking the law. However, we do think you should be able to spot a drm'ed cd. It will have something like this on the back. Should you spot something like this on the back of your newly purchased CD or DVD, you should return it immediately...and make sure to tell them why. There may be others in the return line that appreciate your candor.
http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/74-DRM-Is-It-Worth-Going-To-Jail-For.html
It seems we have an ally in the fight against DRM and Trusted computing. That is not the good part. The part that is good lies within the fact that he is a member of "The Recording Industry." Yes, an executive within a large media production company has decided to talk to us. Since we have a definitive safe harbor as bloggers, I feel comfortable in bringing this information forward now.
There is much talk about "us" within their circles. "They" not only fear us, they don't know what to do about us. Us being those who can, within minutes, render useless the copyright protection they spent millions developing. The RIAA in particular has developed their own "hit squad" to develop and deploy the means to infiltrate and prosecute those that would hinder their work. It has been reported to me that at this very moment, there are snitches being paid to sqirm their way into the different hacking organizations and report back what they find. A large number of snitches.
For those who are uninformed, let me clarify something for you. Do you believe as you have been led...that this crusade the RIAA is on is to collect money for the artists? Not one dime goes to the artist. The RIAA is in boiled-down terms, an organization formed to "protect" the artists interests. The RIAA is skimming from the artists millions of dollars...they are in my opinion simply extortionists. They may provide us with a less hostile term, I am sure. They couldn't care less about the artist as long as they get their "cut". They pursue "pirates" to protect their interests, not the artists interests.
The "work" being done by the RIAA and MPAA is making sure every note of music, every frame of film is locked down so as to deny copying of any sort. They seek to destroy the "fair use clause" in the DMCA. See, initally trusted computing was not meant to be a means in which to fortify or help Digital Rights Management. As it turns out, that is the main focus of Trusted Computing now. Microsoft has strong-armed Intel and other hardware manufacturers into manufacturing the components that will insure Digital Rights Management works on all platforms.
Do you believe the stunning announcement that Macs will now run Windows on their machines is a coincidence? You might want to look and see what kind of chip those boards are coming with. Whaddaya want to bet they are the viiv or Trusted Computing Modules?
Digital Rights Management will be one of the largest infringements upon our basic freedoms in our lifetime. Our children will mature in the shadow of this poison.
In lamenting the seemingly dire future for FOSS to our new friend, he informed me that not all is lost. There are many ways we can defend ourselves and even beat this menace, however; he did mention something important. It is a warning that needs to be spread to the community.
The RIAA and the MPAA are well insulated against us. There is no actual way we have to get to them, except through the court system, and either entity has enough money to outlast any individual in the court system. The frustrating part of fighting this DRM/TC nightmare is the inaccessability of either organization. However, there is a way to get to them, in a way. Unfortunately it may be illegal to do so. Under no circumstances should this be done.
The only people who can influence either group are the retailers that carry the DRM'ed dvd's and cd's. If by chance, millions of people were to, on the same day and within the same three hour period, purchase a number of DRM'ed disks, then walk out the door then back in and return the merchandise, it would cause havoc in the retail world for that day.
In fact, the disruption would be historic. Of course, this cannot and should not be done because doing so may be illegal. Writing a blog that seemingly instructs anyone to do this would be considered a crime punishable under the RICO act, a federal offense. No one under any circumstances should give such instructions. This sort of civil disobedience could completely shut down networks and throw the retailers into complete chaos...if enough people were to do it, let's say on a Saturday between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm.
It would be terrible.
So, let me be perfectly clear so that no one attempts to do this. No one, under any circumstance should purchase music or movie disks on a given day just to return them, especially a day of retail importance. Retailers have certain days in the year where they are particularly stressed. One of those days is approaching, the 4th of July.
It would be terrible if those millions of disgruntled shoppers were to purchase their cd's or movies and, on their way back to their cars, discover that the cd or dvd had DRM on it. Anyone who realized what DRM is, would immediately return the merchandise. Doing so on the weekend prior to the fourth would be disasterous if enough people did it.
I feel it is my duty as a FOSS advocate to warn any one against such a protest. While not affecting the RIAA or MPAA directly, it would surely make the news and bring the matter to the attention of the public.
Do the right thing here. We wouldn't for a moment advocate anyone breaking the law. However, we do think you should be able to spot a drm'ed cd. It will have something like this on the back. Should you spot something like this on the back of your newly purchased CD or DVD, you should return it immediately...and make sure to tell them why. There may be others in the return line that appreciate your candor.