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Why are consumers and publishers being forced to use DRM?
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Because, WE (the consumers) let the content providers do it to us. If Ford decided to govern all of it's vehicles down to 80 mph, then it is likely that *very few* people would consent to purchase their vehicles.

Yet, the consumers of the world continue to purchase DRM protected content feeling that they somehow need that capability.

I would have advised you to send the New Yorker package back to the manufacturer. As long and publishers continue to treat their customers like we are criminals, we need to stop being their customers.

Our pocketbooks are the final arbiters of capitalism.

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