Originally Posted by
Raytheon
LOL!
To the people vehemently defending Sony and bashing Geo into dust; I'm not saying he doesn't deserve to be charged, I'm not saying he does either. If he does time for this, I wouldn't be surprised, but I'd be pissed off.
I do ask though, why the fuck you ride Sony's balls like you're on the payroll? Companies like Sony take capitalism to the next level. They're one step away from copyrighting words in the fucking dictionary and charging you $.99 per use.
From le Wiki:
Digital rights management (DRM) is a term for access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals to limit the use of digital content and devices. The term is used to describe any technology that inhibits uses of digital content that is not desired or intended by the content provider. The term does not generally refer to other forms of copy protection, which can be circumvented without modifying the file or device, such as serial numbers or keyfiles. It can also refer to restrictions associated with specific instances of digital works or devices. Digital rights management is used by companies such as Sony, Amazon, Apple Inc., Microsoft, AOL and the BBC.
The use of digital rights management is controversial. Proponents argue it is needed by copyright holders to prevent unauthorized duplication of their work, either to maintain artistic integrity[1] or to ensure continued revenue streams.[2] Some opponents, such as the Free Software Foundation (through its Defective By Design campaign), maintain that the use of the word "rights" is misleading and suggest that people instead use the term digital restrictions management. Their position is essentially that copyright holders are restricting the use of material in ways that are beyond the scope of existing copyright laws, and should not be covered by future laws.[3] The Electronic Frontier Foundation, and other opponents, also consider the use of DRM systems to be anti-competitive practice.[4] This position holds that the rights of the user need legal protection.[5]
Now, do you think Sony is taking Geo to the cleaners to:
A: Prevent unauthorized duplication of their work
B: Maintain artistic integrity
C: Ensure continued revenue streams
Answer: C
This is why Sony = "Greedy faggots"