Notices by Defective by Design (enddrm@hostux.social), page 3

When we're as surrounded by streaming platforms as we are now, it's easy to forget that the DRM-free life still exists. Even now, there are dozens of record labels, publishers, and online retailers that refuse to abuse their customers. Learn about them in the Guide: https://u.fsf.org/1lr #EndDRM #DRM

"As more and more readers turn to ebooks, libraries are forced to keep up with the trend, often having to pay onerous licensing fees just for the "privilege" of keeping the work in stock, and, often unknowingly, exposing their patrons' data." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421 #LearnLibre #EndDRM #Libraries #ebooks #DayAgainstDRM

Help the FSF in its campaign to end DRM in education, whether that be DRM-free music, textbooks, or elsewhere. Invest in a free future by donating to the FSF today and help us reach our goal of collecting $400,000. https://u.fsf.org/1jc #LearnLibre #DRMFree #EndDRM #Education

DRM restricts the important freedoms that people need to teach and learn. Help the FSF in its mission to end DRM. Donate to the FSF to help bring free software to every learning environment around the world. https://donate.fsf.org/ #LearnLibre #EndDRM #DRMFree #Education

Help the FSF in its campaign to end DRM in education, whether that be DRM-free music, textbooks, or elsewhere. Invest in a free future by donating to the FSF today and help us reach our goal of collecting $400,000. https://u.fsf.org/1jc #LearnLibre #DRMFree #EndDRM #Education

DRM restricts the important freedoms that people need to teach and learn. Help the FSF in its mission to end DRM. Donate to the FSF to help bring free software to every learning environment around the world. https://donate.fsf.org/ #LearnLibre #EndDRM #DRMFree #Education

Help the FSF in its campaign to end DRM in education, whether that be DRM-free music, textbooks, or elsewhere. Invest in a free future by donating to the FSF today and help us reach our goal of collecting $400,000. https://u.fsf.org/1jc #LearnLibre #DRMFree #EndDRM #Education

"It's not easy being an anti-DRM activist, especially heading into 2024. Not content with locking down software and streaming media, the massive corporations peddling this unjust technology have even extended their reach into the world's libraries. OverDrive is the worst of these offenders..." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421 #LearnLibre #EndDRM #Libraries #ebooks #DayAgainstDRM

Don't forget to let your friends and family know that they can live without DRM. Streaming (dis-)services may introduce convenience, but they're not worth the price you pay in freedom. #DayAgainstDRM #Netflix #Hulu #HBOMax

"But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.) Hear from one #DefectiveByDesign (DBD) guest writer and musician about how #DRM totally cramped his style: https://u.fsf.org/1rx #EndDRM #Music

If you're not using a free password manager, the end of the year is a great time to make the switch. Visit the \#FSD for your new password manager: https://u.fsf.org/44r

DBD is on #IRC! Come find us on libera.chat in the #dbd channel.

In a world with software freedom, people would be free to secure their machines in a way that benefits them, not media conglomerates. As things are, the hardware module's one of the surest ways of locking the user out of her own machine. https://www.defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm/

This article from Cory Doctorow reminds us that DRM isn't just oppressive (and defective) by design -- it carries serious risks to our freedom and privacy: https://u.fsf.org/3vg #DefectiveByDesign #EndDRM

Join us tomorrow in fighting restriction on December 20 for the eighteenth International Day Against Digital Restrictions Management. To find out how to get involved: https://u.fsf.org/44q #IDAD #DefectiveByDesign

You don't have to wait until #IDAD2024 to protest #DRM. Live #DRM-free every day: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/guide/

#DRM isn't just an annoyance -- it's a violation of your right to use the items you own as you see fit. Learn more about our Defective by Design campaign at http://defectivebydesign.org, and follow our campaign account at @endDRM

"It's not easy being an anti-DRM activist, especially heading into 2024. Not content with locking down software and streaming media, the massive corporations peddling this unjust technology have even extended their reach into the world's libraries. OverDrive is the worst of these offenders..." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421 #LearnLibre #EndDRM #Libraries #ebooks #DayAgainstDRM

#DRM isn't just an annoyance -- it's a violation of your right to use the items you own as you see fit. Learn more about our Defective by Design campaign at http://defectivebydesign.org, and follow our campaign account at @endDRM

This article from Cory Doctorow reminds us that DRM isn't just oppressive (and defective) by design -- it carries serious risks to our freedom and privacy: https://u.fsf.org/3vg #DefectiveByDesign #EndDRM