How DRM Lets Sony/Discovery Delete Your Purchases! But GOG and DRM-free music offer a path forward
1,830See the prior video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu1j62q66Ok - In a follow up to my video Saturday regarding the Sony / Discovery channel content deletion issue, many other digital platforms have EULA clauses that allow content deletion without cause. But there are a number of examples the TV and Movie studios could follow to make things better for consumers and save their industry. See more like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZHp4d1HnIsJJ0Gy1ENvGjbCp7PslRyz and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s
VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - How Sony & Discovery got away with it & legal ramifications
02:37 - DRM is the Problem
03:46 - Other EULAs: Steam
06:06 - DRM Free Examples: GOG
10:27 - DRM-Free Music
12:09 - iTunes Match will remove DRM from old iTunes purchase
14:24 - HDtracks & others for high quality lossless audio
15:06 - The RIAA thrives without DRM
17:19 - Call to Action - Email Tim Cook!
18:21 - Conclusion
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Here's the email I sent to Tim Cook:
Dear Mr. Cook,
Apple revolutionized the music industry by offering the first viable digital music store, followed by leading the industry to remove restrictive DRM from purchases. These innovations were not only consumer-friendly but also demonstrated Apple's ability to lead and influence the market positively. The RIAA, who once thought DRM-free media would destroy their industry, is now thriving.
Today, I wish to propose Apple offer DRM free purchase options for movies and TV shows. While the studios will likely not agree to this currently, Apple is uniquely positioned to set the example by offering Apple Studios productions for purchase without DRM.
By providing DRM-free purchasing options for Apple's original content, you could once again position Apple as a trailblazer, advocating for consumer rights and leading by example. This move would not only offer unmatched flexibility and freedom for users but also potentially encourage other content providers to reconsider their stance on anti-consumer DRM restrictions.
Just this week consumers who purchased content on Sony Playstations from the Discovery channel learned that their purchases are going to be removed from their digital libraries with no refund offered. This is largely due to DRM being tied to only the Sony platform.
Your leadership can make the difference for both consumers and the industry. Apple is really the only company that can do it!
Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
Lon Seidman
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