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		antoinevg on April 3, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I tried creating a web browser, and Google blocked... DRM technologies are often sold to the public & content providers as an anti-piracy measure but that has never been the intent. It's _always_ been about control on the creation and manufacture of playback platforms and/or devices.

molszanski on April 3, 2019 [–]

Yes! DRM is not about piracy, it is about CONTROLLING HOW YOU WATCH. Exclusive deals, upsells, ads and devices.

5ersi on April 4, 2019 | [–]

You don't need DRM for that. That is achieved by contracts.

rakoo on April 4, 2019 | | [–]

Contracts can't be enforced just because you want to, DRM gives you the means to do it.

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