Re: Forwarded Invite to Discussion of EME at the European Parliament, Oct. 15, 11:00-13:00

David Singer:
> No, my frustration is that we rarely get beyond a rather vague "I
> don't like it", or "it's contrary to some [rather unexplored]
> principles."
>
> I think it has fallen to *me* to point out some of the downsides to
> DRM, as well as pointing out some of the reasons for its existence,
> for example.  Yes, the restrictions on fair use are troubling, yes,
> for some people, the lack of arbitrary device portability is a
> concern, and so on.  Until we can get a reasoned exploration of the
> problems we don't like, and an analysis of what's needed, I doubt
> we'll see a better idea.  And without a better idea, I don't see this
> conversation going anywhere.
>
> Nor does imputing motives to others help, or roping in other (mostly
> unrelated) problems, or other questionable debating techniques.  In
> fact, they look like attempts to bolster a weak case.

Please be more specific. I really do not understand what you are
frustrated with.

Thanks,
Andreas

Received on Tuesday, 15 October 2013 08:16:42 UTC