Hate DRM? Tell the world on May 6th

Hello LWN,

In the last year, we've seen DRM spread into more types of
products, with [Mozilla giving in to DRM in its Firefox Web
browser][1] and the media fawning over Apple's [DRM-laden "smart"
watch][2]. But more people are waking up to DRM's oppressive
effect every day, and the movement to regain control of our
technology is growing.

**On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, our global community will come
together for the ninth [International Day Against DRM][3]. We'll
be gathering, protesting, making, and sharing, showing the world
and the media that we insist on a future without DRM. We expect
this to be one of the biggest, most diverse Days of action
against DRM ever.**

The Day is in a month, but you can get started now. Here's what
you can do today, on [dayagainstdrm.org][3]:

* Check out the growing [list of events on the LibrePlanet
wiki][4]. More coming soon! [Join the announcements list][5] and
tell us where you live to get notifications about new events held
by like-minded people in your area.

* Get your friends together and plan an event. This year we've even
got an event planning guide and [a shiny new
flyer][6] (translations coming soon!) for you to use to spread
awareness of DRM in your community. Not into flyering? The site
has a list of other ideas for events. Whatever you choose to do,
let us know at <info@defectivebydesign.org> and we'll be glad to
answer any questions you have and promote it to people in your
area. We recommend you also add it to the [list][4] as soon as
possible, even if you haven't work out all the details yet.

* Translate our flyer into your language. Even if you can't hand it
out in your country, someone else might. All translations will be
posted on dayagainstdrm.org as they are completed. We've set up a
[translation area on the LibrePlanet wiki][7]. Please be sure to
read all instructions before you begin.

* Draft a blog post or make a video talking about the dangers of
DRM, and get ready to post it on May 6th. Feel free to contact us
at <info@defectivebydesign.org> if you'd like advice or help.

* For a quick action, [microblog][8] before and on the Day with the
hashtag #DayAgainstDRM.

We'll keep in touch with more info leading up to the Day, when
we'll use the site to coordinate actions and events. Until then,
let's spread the word so that this can be the most powerful
International Day Against DRM ever.

Zak Rogoff
Campaigns Manager

P.S. Are you affiliated with a business that sells DRM-free
media? If so, we'd love to help you join the shops offering
promotions for the International Day Against DRM, and tell our
supporters about your business. Just reply to this email for
details.

_Read this post online at <https://defectivebydesign.org/day_against_drm_2015_announ...>_

[1]:
https://www.fsf.org/news/fsf-condemns-partnership-between...
[2]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/node/2329
[3]: http://dayagainstdrm.org
[4]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/Da...
[5]: http://defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm/mailinglist
[6]: https://static.fsf.org/nosvn/dbd/drm-flyer/drm-flyer.zip
[7]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/DR...
[8]: https://www.fsf.org/twitter
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