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kambusha@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

I don’t think this is a case of trying to make more money. From what I understood, it’s an unintended consequence of accessibility rules coming into place. Ironically, a law that is meant to promote inclusion, will ultimately make the books less accessible.

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boatswain@infosec.pub ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

I don’t think this is a case of trying to make more money.

Sure it is: the only reason for DRM is to make more money.

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Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
Exactly this.

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PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

From what I understood, it’s an unintended consequence of accessibility rules coming into place.

It’s a fully intended consequence of DRM refusing to adapt to accessibility rules. Closed ecosystems make DRM easier, which was always the goal for publishers.

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