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*A note on sharing sites:* We recommend the indenti.ca and reddit social sharing sites because they follow ethical guidelines and respect their users. Other popular sites for sharing news like Twitter and Facebook are a problem for technology users -- they are set up to lock users to their services and deny them basic privacy and autonomy. But it's important that we let people everywhere know about the dangers of DRM, so if you have an account on these sites, please help spread the word on those sites too. (But don't let sharing important news about DRM lead to further use of such sites.) To people posting links: Facebook and Twitter links are fine, but please post sharing links to identi.ca and reddit too. | *A note on sharing sites:* We recommend the indenti.ca and reddit social sharing sites because they follow ethical guidelines and respect their users. Other popular sites for sharing news like Twitter and Facebook are a problem for technology users -- they are set up to lock users to their services and deny them basic privacy and autonomy. But it's important that we let people everywhere know about the dangers of DRM, so if you have an account on these sites, please help spread the word on those sites too. (But don't let sharing important news about DRM lead to further use of such sites.) To people posting links: Facebook and Twitter links are fine, but please post sharing links to identi.ca and reddit too. | ||
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Over the past 2 1/2 years I have been working assiduously toward an "unencumbered" office. I work as a software and IT consultant and have migrated all my office and business applications from Windows to Linux using FOSS tools as much as humanly possible. I keep encouraging others to do the same and stop being held hostage by Microsoft, Apple, and others. I also switched to an Android phone a couple of weeks ago. In addition, I refuse to purchase any digital artifact that is DRM "protected" including DVD's, music, or eBooks. All of the eBooks I have purchased over the past several years (almost 200) are from publishers who do not so encumber their publications. I firmly believe in the power of the pocket-book, and I am voting with mine! -Rubberman (member IEEE, FSF, ACLU, SFLC) | Over the past 2 1/2 years I have been working assiduously toward an "unencumbered" office. I work as a software and IT consultant and have migrated all my office and business applications from Windows to Linux using FOSS tools as much as humanly possible. I keep encouraging others to do the same and stop being held hostage by Microsoft, Apple, and others. I also switched to an Android phone a couple of weeks ago. In addition, I refuse to purchase any digital artifact that is DRM "protected" including DVD's, music, or eBooks. All of the eBooks I have purchased over the past several years (almost 200) are from publishers who do not so encumber their publications. I firmly believe in the power of the pocket-book, and I am voting with mine! -Rubberman (member IEEE, FSF, ACLU, SFLC) | ||
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Revision as of 07:54, 4 May 2010
Contents
About the Day Against DRM
Getting Involved
Visit http://defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm2010 for more on how you can get involved, along with ideas for actions.
Once you've decided on an action:
- List your action here
- Take a few minutes to Digg, Dent, or otherwise share the actions in the list below.
- Link to this list and the Day Against DRM page in posts about your own activism.
List your action here:
Blog Posts and Articles
- Example: [Today is Day Against DRM http://defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm/] - Share on Reddit Digg This, Share on Identica, Share on Facebook, Share on Twitter
If you've written something for the Day Against DRM, list it here. Follow this example so that others can easily share your post.
- A note on sharing sites:* We recommend the indenti.ca and reddit social sharing sites because they follow ethical guidelines and respect their users. Other popular sites for sharing news like Twitter and Facebook are a problem for technology users -- they are set up to lock users to their services and deny them basic privacy and autonomy. But it's important that we let people everywhere know about the dangers of DRM, so if you have an account on these sites, please help spread the word on those sites too. (But don't let sharing important news about DRM lead to further use of such sites.) To people posting links: Facebook and Twitter links are fine, but please post sharing links to identi.ca and reddit too.
RUBBERMAN's story:
Over the past 2 1/2 years I have been working assiduously toward an "unencumbered" office. I work as a software and IT consultant and have migrated all my office and business applications from Windows to Linux using FOSS tools as much as humanly possible. I keep encouraging others to do the same and stop being held hostage by Microsoft, Apple, and others. I also switched to an Android phone a couple of weeks ago. In addition, I refuse to purchase any digital artifact that is DRM "protected" including DVD's, music, or eBooks. All of the eBooks I have purchased over the past several years (almost 200) are from publishers who do not so encumber their publications. I firmly believe in the power of the pocket-book, and I am voting with mine! -Rubberman (member IEEE, FSF, ACLU, SFLC)
Call For Action
Today, May 4th, is "The Day Against DRM". It's a very sad day ! While I think DRM is fundamentally flawed by design we're still stuck in this extremism debate going nowhere anytime soon. Apple has sold its 1'000'000th (1 million) pad last Friday, 28 days since its launch. 12 million apps downloaded and 1.5 million ebooks. Let's face the facts, compared to the number of signatures collected against the iPad this device is rocking its world despite the DRM issues. Basically, the user experience by far outweighs the problems. I've written an Open Letter to DefectiveByDesign.org about this on my blog So, here's my proposition for today. It's a call for action: let's unite to propose a "Grassroots DRM Day", a day to co-creatively Rethink and Redesign DRM. Drop me a note if you feel like participating (I'll setup a page in case there's a critical mass of people who want to take action) jhmorin, Univ. of Geneva, Switzerland
Online Actions
- Tag the iPad "defective by design" on Amazon: http://www.defectivebydesign.org/amazon
"Live" Actions
Boston, MA, USA: FSF Protest @ Apple Store 10:30AM
The FSF will be protesting Apple's use of DRM (particularly on the iPhone and iPad) at the Boylston St. Apple Store in Boston, MA. Join us! Share on Reddit http://defectivebydesign.org | http://fsf.org
Meetings
Indian Libre User Group(ILUG),Kochi,Kerala, India
ILUG Kochi will be conducting meetings at different parts of Kochi City (Kerala,India) to spread awareness about DRM and its evil effects.
- What is DRM and its intension, the conspiracy and the threat to Freedom.
- Discussion on Products having DRM.
- The fight against DRM and the campaigns organized by FSF.
- Discussion on how we can help to eliminate DRM.
- Pledge to fight against DRM.
