This is about hackers and theft. Apparently some on this board approve.
“This is about hackers and theft. Apparently some on this board approve.”
Hey, it’s all about free trade. If someone can make it cheaper somewhere else then it’s all good, right? /s
It is about more than that. There are legitimate uses for the hex code, such as making a backup personal copy of a HD-DVD you purchased in case the original is scratched or otherwise damaged (I have a dog with a thing for chewing on DVD boxes).
Just like a gun is protected by the Second Amendment against the left-wing wackos, the hex code should be protected by the First Amendment against RIAA, MPAA, and the congressional whores who do their bidding by passing unconstitutional laws.
I don't condone piracy - and I have the iTunes bills to prove it.
But I'm more worried about the corruption of the legislative and judicial branches by the entertainment industry.
This racket being run by these Hollywood lawyers and their lobbyists is a scam and it needs to be shut down. It would be good for the industry, the artists and the consumers.
Fortunately, some of the smarter companies like EMI and Apple have seen the light and are working to reform the system.