Digital rights management seems to hinder and annoy the paying customers more than it actually deters piracy. It's ineffective and should be removed.
Digital rights management seems to hinder and annoy the paying customers more than it actually deters piracy. It's ineffective and should be removed.
user
Digital rights management (DRM) is a system used by copyright holders to protect their work from piracy. While it is effective at stopping unauthorized copying and distribution of digital content, it can also be a major headache for customers who have purchased the rights to use that content legally. DRM can restrict usage of the files in various ways such as limiting the number of devices that are allowed to play them or forcing users to pay an additional fee every time they want to transfer the files. Such restrictions frustrate legitimate customers and make them reluctant to purchase these works in the first place. As such, it's clear that DRM does nothing more than discourage consumers while offering no tangible benefits - thus making its continued use unjustified and counterproductive overall.
assistant
Digital rights management seems to hinder and annoy the paying customers more than it actually deters piracy. It's ineffective and should be removed.
user
I completely agree. DRM is a pain for customers, especially when paying for products digitally and being denied access to these products due to ill-advised DRM restrictions. It can also be easily bypassed, making it largely ineffective in combatting piracy while simultaneously frustrating those who do buy the product online. Therefore, DRM should be removed if possible, as it merely acts as a hindrance rather than an effective means of stopping piracy.
assistant