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Britons Frustrated by DRM

Posted by timothy on from the hence-the-inhibitions dept.

thesp writes "The BBC is reporting that UK music lovers are 'frustrated' with DRM restrictions and pricing of online music purchases. The confusion over file formats and player compatibility are being compounded with the desire to 'own' rather than 'license' an album or track, leading to widespread concern. This debate has recently been the province only of the technologists and the media companies, with the consumer being regarded as unaware and unwitting. Is this a sign that this picture is changing, with consumers begining to realise and leverage their own market power?"

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  1. Hey Brits!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's called a "tea party". Throw your music into the Thames!

    You know about tea, right??

    1. Re:Hey Brits!! by salparadyse · · Score: 5, Funny

      Never, ever make a joke about tea to an Englishman. It's on the same level as flag burning in the US.

    2. Re:Hey Brits!! by surprise_audit · · Score: 5, Funny
      Never, ever make a joke about tea to an Englishman. It's on the same level as flag burning in the US.

      It's worse than that - the Romans attempted to invade Britain several times, and were only successful when they hit on the idea of landing on a Friday at 4pm, during teatime. The Romans had plenty of time to establish fortifications on the shore before the British warriors returned on the following Monday.