Prez wrote on May 28, 2012, 22:27:

While I agree with your sentiment, I don't think it's all that relevant to Diablo 3. Diablo 3 isn't a pioneer in anything. It's the third in a series of polished, if unremarkable, hack 'n slash action RPGs. One could argue that Diablo 1 was historically significant but Diablo 3? I guess people could argue that Diablo 3 marks the first proof that customers are willing to overlook any kind of DRM as long as the game is part of the right brand.

Taken as a singular instance you are correct. But Longino points to "Diablo 3-style DRM" in his statement, speaking of the practice in general, not just one game. Once this DRM becomes pervasive enough, huge chunks of gaming culture become endangered.