Nails Blog V2.0 » DRM http://nailsblog.com Web development discussion and online fun. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 DRM Is Like… http://nailsblog.com/2008/09/19/drm-is-like/ http://nailsblog.com/2008/09/19/drm-is-like/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:29:30 +0000 cldnails http://nailsblog.com/?p=258 Continue reading →]]> Digital Rights Management (DRM) is being tossed onto PC games left and right despite a huge back lash on the interwebs.  So, how can I describe what DRM is to the common person?  Below is a list of what I would compare DRM to.

DRM is like…

  • building a house on your own property, but having to call the supplier of the lumber for permission to walk in at the end of the day.
  • buying a car but needing permission from the dealer before you let your friend drive it.
  • not being able to sell junk on ebay.
  • not getting a good review on Amazon.com
  • looking at an attractive young woman only to find out she had a sex change at 12.
  • having Chris Hanson tell you to have a seat over there.
  • being rick rolled while looking for porn.

and lastly

  • legally purchasing a product to support the industry and manufacturer only to be treated like a criminal.

I know there are others,  but these were on my mind when I woke up this morning.  Please feel free to add your own below.

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