Defective By Design DRM FAQ

Dear LWN,

In any discussion concerning DRM, there are bound to be honest
questions and misconceptions that keep being repeated. Without a
resource to accurately respond to them, some small misconceptions can
turn into popular belief.

We have compiled a [Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) FAQ][1], or
"Frequently Asked Questions" list, to address the most common
misconceptions regarding DRM. We hope this will serve as a reference
material for those working to educate others about DRM and digital
media. Give it a read through at least once, and use this resource
heavily in online discussions around DRM!

Even seasoned anti-DRM activists can learn something new about what
DRM does and why it is so harmful to software users. Some especially
important questions answered in the FAQ include, "[Doesn't DRM limit
copyright infringement?][2]" and, "[Doesn't DRM make sense for
streaming media and rental services?][3]"

The FAQ is a collaborative effort of the [DRM Elimination Crew][4] and
was drafted on the [LibrePlanet wiki][5]. Improvements and edits can
be made there, and suggestions can be made on the [talk page][6]. If
you have ideas for the FAQ or the campaign, we'd love to hear them!
Get in touch by emailing us at <info@defectivebydesign.org> or
visiting #dbd on Freenode.

Sincerely,

Kẏra
Defective by Design campaigns organizer

[1]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/faq
[2]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/faq#copyright
[3]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/faq#streaming
[4]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design
[5]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/Fr...
[6]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group_talk:Defective_by_Desi...

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