Mastodawn

This is why @pluralistic is always preaching about #DRM-free digital media and software. Sony is deleting over 500 movies customers paid for through the PlayStation Store because they don’t want to renew their license with Studio Canal. #enshittification

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ChefExperte 1d ago

@chrisoliver @pluralistic It should be illegal for companies to call it buying when it's clearly just a "rent-until-we-stop-caring"

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Raymond Russell 1d ago

@chefx @chrisoliver @pluralistic

They will have it all buried in the EULA that you have to sign/click.

It would be nice if someone had the time and money to take them to court to challenge the EULA. Just because something is written in a contract doesn't make it legal/fair or binding.

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Svavar the Neurospicy 1d ago

@raymierussell @chefx @chrisoliver @pluralistic

California has a law against this kind of thing.

https://techinsights.linklaters.com/post/102jpi5/californias-ab-2426-game-changer-for-video-game-and-digital-media-purchases

California's AB 2426: Game changer for video game and digital media purchases?

Effective 1st January 2025, a new law in California (AB 2426) will change how digital games and other digital goods, including movies, music and e-books...

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Raymond Russell

@svavar @chefx @chrisoliver @pluralistic

I am not sure that this is really going to solve the problem. Just being slightly more transparent about an industry practise that should really shouldn't exist is a bit meh.

Full disclosure.
I don't buy digital movies, tv etc.
Or subscribe to pay streamers.
I use legit free with ads streamers (luckily the UK has a lot of broadcasters with this type of service) and buy physical media if possible for the content I want.