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  • britg 10:15 am on September 9, 2008 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
    Tags: drm, , spore   

    Revolt Against Spore’s DRM On Amazon – I Love It! 

    Right now there is a revolt going on in the gaming world.  Literally thousands of people have given Spore a 1 star rating on Amazon because of the DRM it carries.  I love it!  

    But, I also hate it.  Spore is the type of game the industry needs – innovative, fresh, and well polished.  It’s a damn shame that publishers care more about pirating software than the fidelity of the gaming experience.

    I hope this revolt affects EA’s bottom dollar so much that they realize that pissing off your customers with computer-destroying DRM is much, much more damaging than underground software pirating.  I personally will never install this game on my computer – I can’t stand hidden processes, can’t stand spyware, and can’t stand the audacity of some publisher who thinks they can get away with this trash on my computer.

    Sorry to all the people who poured their creative effort into what appears to be an amazing game.

     

    • gishdog 1:10 pm on September 9, 2008 Permalink

      Well… I'm such a Will Wright fanboy that I went ahead and purchased (rented…) Spore. I'll let you know if it's worth the bullshit DRM or not. My bet is that the game doesn't deliver on it's potential… but we'll see.

    • gishdog 1:10 pm on September 9, 2008 Permalink

      Well… I'm such a Will Wright fanboy that I went ahead and purchased (rented…) Spore. I'll let you know if it's worth the bullshit DRM or not. My bet is that the game doesn't deliver on it's potential… but we'll see.

    • MattB 5:26 pm on September 10, 2008 Permalink

      I really wanted to buy this game when walking through Best Buy yesterday. I am very lucky I read this before I bought. It drives me crazy that an otherwise quality game would be destroyed by some greedy bastards…. on both sides of the situation.

    • MattB 5:26 pm on September 10, 2008 Permalink

      I really wanted to buy this game when walking through Best Buy yesterday. I am very lucky I read this before I bought. It drives me crazy that an otherwise quality game would be destroyed by some greedy bastards…. on both sides of the situation.

    • MattB 12:26 am on September 11, 2008 Permalink

      I really wanted to buy this game when walking through Best Buy yesterday. I am very lucky I read this before I bought. It drives me crazy that an otherwise quality game would be destroyed by some greedy bastards…. on both sides of the situation.

  • britg 4:32 pm on June 25, 2008 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
    Tags: drm, netflix   

    Netflix’s DRM Turned Me Into a Pirate 

    Ok, so I was a pirate before I attempted to get Netflix Watch Instantly working, but the truth isn’t as controversial.  Here’s the story: I read on Lifehacker, via Joystiq, that it’s possible to play Netflix’s ‘Watch Instantly’ offering via an xbox 360 extender on my TV.  Awesome!  I no longer have to go download TV shows from less-than-reputable sources -  I can legitimately pay to watch these shows and support them.

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    • asdf 12:52 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Whatever loser.

    • asdf 12:52 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Whatever loser.

    • F. You 12:59 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      You really need to get off your high horse.

      First off, that Netflix plugin for the 360 is beta software and known to be glitchy. Netflix and Microsoft are under no obligation to support every random beta piece of software on the internet. You could always buy Roku's box to do this for $100 which Netflix supports. You could always just wait until the fall update, then the 360 under MSFT will support this directly on the 360 with no PC/software. Either is a better setup.

      You are a self proclaimed pirate, yet you demand to be able to have high def content without any DRM. Good luck with that.

      Pirates like you always claim it is so easy to get any TV show you want instantly. That is BULLSHIT. If you want to wait hours for a 23 minute TV show, be my guest. It only makes more discs available for me on my Netflix account. Which, apparently their primary service is of no interest to you for $10 or so a month.

    • F. You 12:59 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      You really need to get off your high horse.

      First off, that Netflix plugin for the 360 is beta software and known to be glitchy. Netflix and Microsoft are under no obligation to support every random beta piece of software on the internet. You could always buy Roku's box to do this for $100 which Netflix supports. You could always just wait until the fall update, then the 360 under MSFT will support this directly on the 360 with no PC/software. Either is a better setup.

      You are a self proclaimed pirate, yet you demand to be able to have high def content without any DRM. Good luck with that.

      Pirates like you always claim it is so easy to get any TV show you want instantly. That is BULLSHIT. If you want to wait hours for a 23 minute TV show, be my guest. It only makes more discs available for me on my Netflix account. Which, apparently their primary service is of no interest to you for $10 or so a month.

    • britg 1:07 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Unfortunately, I never got to the 360 plugin – 'Watch Instantly' wouldn't even work on my computer because Netflix's DRM didn't like the fact that I was using a DVI cable and a new ATI videocard. Last time I checked, it doesn't take an obligation by Microsoft or Netflix to support a DVI cable or video card for streaming video. Microsoft intentionally put DRM in place in collusion with Netflix to PREVENT my setup.

      I'm definitely looking forward to the fall update so I don't have to go through my PC to the xbox, though.

    • britg 1:07 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Unfortunately, I never got to the 360 plugin – 'Watch Instantly' wouldn't even work on my computer because Netflix's DRM didn't like the fact that I was using a DVI cable and a new ATI videocard. Last time I checked, it doesn't take an obligation by Microsoft or Netflix to support a DVI cable or video card for streaming video. Microsoft intentionally put DRM in place in collusion with Netflix to PREVENT my setup.

      I'm definitely looking forward to the fall update so I don't have to go through my PC to the xbox, though.

    • You 2:57 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      My bad on the beta software. It does sound like a lot of hoops to jump through for your setup. However, to be fair they do need some kind of DRM. Also, it most cases VGA is about as good as DVI. Also, HDMI is going to kill DVI anyway. Odd are your video card and monitor have VGA, since it does have DVI. They can't support every option out there.

      I don't think you are going to find a more “fair use” media option out there for the price than Netflix. However, if you think bittorent outweighs changing a cable and driver and paying $10/mth, to each his own.

    • You 2:57 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      My bad on the beta software. It does sound like a lot of hoops to jump through for your setup. However, to be fair they do need some kind of DRM. Also, it most cases VGA is about as good as DVI. Also, HDMI is going to kill DVI anyway. Odd are your video card and monitor have VGA, since it does have DVI. They can't support every option out there.

      I don't think you are going to find a more “fair use” media option out there for the price than Netflix. However, if you think bittorent outweighs changing a cable and driver and paying $10/mth, to each his own.

    • Marcus 3:39 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      The real problem is that Hollywood demanded the ability to restrict the computer hardware that you use. And Microsoft took their side. So now I can't use my high res LCD monitor to watch movies from Netflix, but I can use my crappy old CRT? I don't blame Netflix. I blame Microsoft.

      How is this progress?

    • Marcus 3:39 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      The real problem is that Hollywood demanded the ability to restrict the computer hardware that you use. And Microsoft took their side. So now I can't use my high res LCD monitor to watch movies from Netflix, but I can use my crappy old CRT? I don't blame Netflix. I blame Microsoft.

      How is this progress?

    • britg 3:47 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Amen to that.

    • britg 3:47 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      Amen to that.

    • brettnordquist 7:04 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      What a terrible experience Netflix and Microsoft are forcing on their paying customers. When I installed Vista on my machine right after it came it, I got an error when I tried to play many of my DVDs saying that I needed to install a video driver that supported some DRM scheme before I could watch a legally owned DVD! Now I just use http://www.tvrss.net/shows/ along with Miro to get the TV programming I don't capture on my Tivo. Screw you, MPAA, Microsoft and Netflix.

    • brettnordquist 7:04 pm on August 8, 2008 Permalink

      What a terrible experience Netflix and Microsoft are forcing on their paying customers. When I installed Vista on my machine right after it came it, I got an error when I tried to play many of my DVDs saying that I needed to install a video driver that supported some DRM scheme before I could watch a legally owned DVD! Now I just use http://www.tvrss.net/shows/ along with Miro to get the TV programming I don't capture on my Tivo. Screw you, MPAA, Microsoft and Netflix.

    • Anonymous 2:24 am on August 9, 2008 Permalink

      What is your argument that they need some kind of DRM is needed? So some pirate can't copy and distribute a T.V show or movie that's already on Thepiratebay? This is just making it harder for legitimate users to use and pushing people to download shows someplace else that works. The real problem is DRM doesnt work to protect shows, it just pisses off legitimate users.

    • Anonymous 2:24 am on August 9, 2008 Permalink

      What is your argument that they need some kind of DRM is needed? So some pirate can't copy and distribute a T.V show or movie that's already on Thepiratebay? This is just making it harder for legitimate users to use and pushing people to download shows someplace else that works. The real problem is DRM doesnt work to protect shows, it just pisses off legitimate users.

    • antmuzic 9:48 am on August 9, 2008 Permalink

      “However, to be fair they do need some kind of DRM”

      Yeah – but everyone says that's a given – but is it really? Making that statement starts you down a path that ends with us all thinking that it's a-ok to have to diagnose and troubleshoot these types of problems.

      I think that if the content companies did any sort of analysis, they'd find that they don't need DRM. I think people want to pay for content and will if the DRM is either unobtrusive enough that people don't really notice it (like Apple's fairplay . . . more or less) or absent completely (eMusic or Amazon MP3 store).

    • antmuzic 9:48 am on August 9, 2008 Permalink

      “However, to be fair they do need some kind of DRM”

      Yeah – but everyone says that's a given – but is it really? Making that statement starts you down a path that ends with us all thinking that it's a-ok to have to diagnose and troubleshoot these types of problems.

      I think that if the content companies did any sort of analysis, they'd find that they don't need DRM. I think people want to pay for content and will if the DRM is either unobtrusive enough that people don't really notice it (like Apple's fairplay . . . more or less) or absent completely (eMusic or Amazon MP3 store).

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    • edkohler 1:22 pm on December 22, 2008 Permalink

      Man, that sucks. I'm glad they finally started supporting Macs with their streaming. That was a long time coming.

    • edkohler 1:22 pm on December 22, 2008 Permalink

      Man, that sucks. I'm glad they finally started supporting Macs with their streaming. That was a long time coming.

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    • Florida Wedding Photographers 4:37 am on March 2, 2009 Permalink

      I had the same problem britg with Firefox, does it mean that it cannot work with Firefox at all.
      I have removed the IE on my system, or not sure if it is in the background but have never used it.
      Have been a Firefox lover..
      Thanks for the insight into working with Netflix it is going to be great to make it happening

    • Florida Wedding Photographers 4:37 am on March 2, 2009 Permalink

      I had the same problem britg with Firefox, does it mean that it cannot work with Firefox at all.
      I have removed the IE on my system, or not sure if it is in the background but have never used it.
      Have been a Firefox lover..
      Thanks for the insight into working with Netflix it is going to be great to make it happening

    • Background Check 4:16 pm on March 3, 2009 Permalink

      Thats super annoying

    • Warts Treatment 4:26 am on March 27, 2009 Permalink

      So you went for 30 rock torrent, I can understand it is really bugging when something doesnt work and you tend to switch to something else..

    • German Shepherd Puppies 3:18 am on March 30, 2009 Permalink

      I agree there are some limitations with DRM too, but I am looking forward to required enhancements in DRM to achieve this too.

    • hemorrhoid treatment 10:56 pm on April 4, 2009 Permalink

      Nice write up was nice to read through your experience..

    • Mattresses 12:10 am on April 5, 2009 Permalink

      I have always been confused on DRm, not sure if the right thing to use.

    • Mexico 10:50 pm on April 8, 2009 Permalink

      Thanks for sharing.. I would not want to make the same mistake..

    • Sprinklers 7:56 am on April 11, 2009 Permalink

      I am also always facing issues with DRM..

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    • Vanessa Hudgens Sunglasses 7:13 pm on April 18, 2009 Permalink

      Despite it is bit difficult to configure system in order to use Netflix but i think it worth it in the end.

    • adjustable beds 8:02 am on April 26, 2009 Permalink

      Yes Netflix is worth the effort.. I am sure everybody would like it.

    • Current account 11:25 am on May 7, 2009 Permalink

      Not really a loser but not having a good day i guess..Has read with the pleasure, very interesting post, write still, good luck to you!

    • Finance Company 1:24 pm on May 12, 2009 Permalink

      thats cool dude.. your experience has given me with some good information which I was searching for long time… thanks for sharing this info :)

    • waelm2010 12:14 pm on May 25, 2009 Permalink

      I had the same problem with Netfix, I think it is better to avoid it.

    • Wael Shaheen 12:19 pm on May 25, 2009 Permalink

      I had a similar problem with Netfix, I think anyone should avoid them.

    • cure hemroids 12:20 pm on May 25, 2009 Permalink

      Thank you for this article, it really helped me not to make the same mistake with Netflix.

    • yorkie puppies california 9:16 pm on May 26, 2009 Permalink

      I'd imagine there would be a solution for this problem in regards to it's incompatibility with HD soon.

    • sbs sonuçları 11:14 pm on July 16, 2009 Permalink

      Despite it is bit difficult to configure system in order to use Netflix but i think it worth it in the end.

    • jamesdee 1:06 am on July 20, 2009 Permalink

      Sure, with a bit of research on the net into bittorrents, there is no need to pay for any shows, music or films. Netflix is just another company trying to pull a fast one…

    • Cindy 2:23 pm on August 21, 2009 Permalink

      Yeah, I canceled my netfilx account a year ago and haven't looked back. There are plenty of ways of living without it. ;)

    • sarah james 12:23 pm on August 26, 2009 Permalink

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    • Club Penguin Cheats 2:22 am on September 2, 2009 Permalink

      You could always buy Roku's box to do this for $100 which Netflix supports. You could always just wait until the fall update, then the 360 under MSFT will support this directly on the 360 with no PC/software. Either is a better setup.

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