Something else they're not thinking about is the fact that some CD-ROM drives will still read these copy-protected CDs. This will: a) increase sales of the "good" drives, and b) increase internet trading of the songs from the protected CDs as owners of the good drives post their copies on the 'net.

This is, of course, precisely the opposite effect of what they intended.


Or..... It may be exactly WHAT they want.

If they can show that they are making less money off of a well known band, because the internet trading is increased, then it's easier for them to get the legislation they want passed.

Remember, this is also known as the USCA... United States of Corporate America.

You have to realize, these guys are NOT stupid. Set in their ways, sure, pigheaded, absolutely, afraid of the changes that are being forced upon them... Without a doubt.

But, they've been real (far TOO) good at getting the legislation to back them... under the guise of protecting the artist. So, if this can be go to show that the internet piracy is increasing... Do you have the money and lawyers to prove it was their stupid "protection" that caused it, instead of all of those criminals downloading instead of rightfully paying? I don't.

(And actually, this post is just an attempt to distract the alpha team from testing the last build... Unfortunately, I'm not sure that the point isn't valid. )