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Debunking (some) DMCA Myths

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-fear-mongering-is-fun dept.

An anonymous reader writes "C|Net's News.com is running an article under their Perspectives section about some of the myth and hype surrounding the DMCA. The author talks about how the EFF is exaggerating the danger from the DMCA. The author mentions that although "the DMCA is both an egregious law and a brazen power grab by Hollywood, the music industry and software companies", groups like the EFF are not much better, engaging in "fear-mongering" and scare tactics to increase opposition."

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  1. Re:Astonishing... by anthony_dipierro · · Score: 2, Redundant

    If you think I'm wrong, could you tell me what legitimate purpose the DMCA serves?

    It makes it harder to obtain software cracks off the internet, which decreases copyright infringement.