Op Ed

TechSpot Blog - Why even pay for software? A declaration against poorly implemented DRM.
"Every time I change a major piece of hardware I end up with a warning message informing me that I have two days to reactivate my copy of Windows. Okay, that’s not so bad. Just click re-activate then shall we. Hang on, that didn’t work, and now I have to ring the Microsoft support center based on India and try to communicate a 60+ digit code to someone I can barely understand. After that process is done I can finally use my computer again. Yay! Well… at least until I need to change/upgrade something again."

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Feb 8, 2009, 17:59
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There is a certain point where someone will just say "screw it" and resort to piracy. I think the point in the original article is that if he is going to have to go and pirate the game to get it to work, why even bother going to pick up a hard copy, finding out it doesn't work, and going through all the hassle.
Oh, I agree. But my point is people claim DRM as a reason, excuse and self-justification for obtaining a pirate copy and not paying for software.

But actually there is a choice to get the pirate version then make due payment. Downloading the pirate version and paying are not mutually exclusive. Therefore while IMHO DRM is a valid reason for obtaining the pirate copy, it is not an excuse nor justifies never paying.

The problem with the "screw it" argument is that it applies whether there is DRM or not.
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