A thought I've had recently and haven't seen anyone else express:
#DRM is #malware, specifically #ransomware.
It's software running on your computer whose sole purpose is to artificially restrict your ability to use that computer until you pay money to unlock it.
Adam Beer /
npub1nx…9elwn
2024-09-19 19:00:20
in reply to nevent1q…7f94
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npub1nxygkh2egs6vkzxzp3dg9qa6w2arrt54amg6atxr6qazp7ne09lss9elwnPublished at
2024-09-19 19:00:20Event JSON
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