Blogcritics: Comments on DRM Follies

Comment by Eric Olsen

Thu, 15 May 2003 10:59:55 EDT

Tom, that's any excellent point, we need something active, not passive, as ultimately a boycott is. James is in Australia.

Comment by Tom

Thu, 15 May 2003 10:51:01 EDT

James: I have the Ziggy soundtrack and it plays fine on my PC. Are you in the US? If not, maybe that's why. I thought these copy-protection schemes were illegal in the US? We *do* have the right to copy our purchases onto other media for safe keeping. Eric: a boycott won't work - the industry already assumes people aren't going to buy. What we need to do is the opposite of a boycott (girlcott?) - we need to buy, buy, buy every copy-protected album we can get our hands on. Then promptly take them back and demand our money back. If the record companies see a few hundred thousand of a popular disc coming back, they'll get the message loud and clear.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Thu, 15 May 2003 08:21:50 EDT

This is one issue - unlike say, the FCC media ownership regulations - where public outcry really can make a difference. We can keep this insidious shit out of this country at least. Let your voice be heard - boycott copy-protected CDs, and tell the world how much you hate it.

Comment by James Russell

Thu, 15 May 2003 02:08:57 EDT

I went into a record shop for the first time in quite a while yesterday. I was astonished to see how many new albums are marked with the copy-protection symbol, including the reissue of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust film soundtrack. You know, the same David Bowie who said last year he couldn't see the point of copy-protection. Bastard.

Comment by Al Barger

Wed, 14 May 2003 23:25:23 EDT

If I get some nonsense like this, I'ma copy the CD or download the album off the net- then take the goddam worthless CD and get my money back.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Wed, 14 May 2003 17:17:50 EDT

Thanks R. Moose, important information.

Comment by R. Moose

Wed, 14 May 2003 17:09:32 EDT

He should check the CD case and see if it has a "CD Compact Disc Digital Audio" logo on it. If it does, then it cannot have anti-piracy code and still be a legitimate "CD". I now check all of my CD purchases and wish Amazon and other online retailers would post if the CD does or does not.