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At some point we just have to be okay with that. Threats and protests and complaints don't matter unless we back it up with something. If that means upgrading/repairing older devices instead of new ones, or not using web services that require DRM nonsense, then so be it.

I remember in the long, long ago, when I actually visited a BUILDING to do some of my banking tasks. And when I bought physical media that took up actual 3D space in my house to watch movies. I suspect we aren't incapable of going back.

>>ragnes+(OP)
We don’t, and TFA is Mozilla rejecting this.

>>ragnes+(OP)
Banks have been closing branches by the hundreds (at least where I live), and buildings where you can rent physical media are dying out (see Blockbuster, though the local library is fighting a valiant rearguard action). If 96% of people will use the bank app on their Approved by Alphabet phone (or browser) then the bank can ignore the few weirdos like us.

>>CalRob+1e
That's true. So, the question is: Do you protest now and hope there are enough of us to get them to change their minds, or do you just accept it now because it's most likely going to happen either way?

>>sp332+W
For now. I'm not a Mozilla hater like many people here seem to be, but they caved on EME, and I'm honestly very skeptical that they won't eventually cave here.

>>ragnes+(OP)
> At some point we just have to be okay with that

We don't have to be OK with it, but it seems inevitable that everything is just going to shit. Starting with smartphones. That's why my current smartphone will be my last one. The cost/benefit of them is no longer favorable.

I think that the web itself will be the next casualty.

>>CalRob+1e
> buildings where you can rent physical media are dying out

Yes, in terms of buildings. But I see as many RedBox kiosks around as ever.