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Defective by Design pushes anti-DRM message for musicians

Original: "But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.

Digital rights campaigner Defective by Design is highlighting a musician's account of how DRM restricted his work, pushing back against claims that intellectual property rules primarily protect artists. The campaign argues that such restrictions mainly serve corporate interests rather than creators, and is encouraging musicians and listeners to oppose DRM in music distribution.

Why now: The Free Software Foundation's ongoing anti-DRM campaign has drawn renewed attention to how digital restrictions affect working musicians.

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• "But think about the artists!" is a favorite refrain of so-called "intellectual property" enthusiasts (aka corporations.) Hear from one # DefectiveByDesign (DBD) guest writer and musician about how # DRM totally cramped his style: https:// u.fsf.org/1rx # EndDRM # Music · endDRM@hostux.social · 4

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