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rankscom · 03-31-2005, 03:34 PM

You saw that info on our site. Based on user suggestions, we started including DRM info (yes or no) for all pay-site listings and reviews a few months ago.

Here's my opinion on the subject...

Why users hate it:

1. Users want the ability to transfer the files to disk or another computer (that may not have web access).
2. Users never want to worry about the video expiring.
3. Users may want the ability to convert the file to another format.
4. Users may want the ability to edit the file (crop it).

Here's why it's better for webmasters to dump it in their members area:

1. Regular buyers avoid DRM, and will cancel right away.
2. There are WAY too many sites that don't use DRM, and that won't change in my opinion. You're automatically empowering your competition.
3. Piracy happens, but fighting it with DRM will do more damage than good. Accept that piracy will occur, go after the bastards spreading it, and don't punish the honest members (which probably consist of 95%+).

I do think DRM is good for VOD sites by the way. I also believe that P2P isn't a huge threat to this business, because the industry can control a lot of the content that is traded and use it to produce more business. I do think DRM is GOOD for use in P2P networks.

My 2 cents.
Rick

03-31-2005, 03:34 PM
rankscom Rick Moby Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 433	You saw that info on our site. Based on user suggestions, we started including DRM info (yes or no) for all pay-site listings and reviews a few months ago. Here's my opinion on the subject... Why users hate it: 1. Users want the ability to transfer the files to disk or another computer (that may not have web access). 2. Users never want to worry about the video expiring. 3. Users may want the ability to convert the file to another format. 4. Users may want the ability to edit the file (crop it). Here's why it's better for webmasters to dump it in their members area: 1. Regular buyers avoid DRM, and will cancel right away. 2. There are WAY too many sites that don't use DRM, and that won't change in my opinion. You're automatically empowering your competition. 3. Piracy happens, but fighting it with DRM will do more damage than good. Accept that piracy will occur, go after the bastards spreading it, and don't punish the honest members (which probably consist of 95%+). I do think DRM is good for VOD sites by the way. I also believe that P2P isn't a huge threat to this business, because the industry can control a lot of the content that is traded and use it to produce more business. I do think DRM is GOOD for use in P2P networks. My 2 cents. Rick __________________ MyPorn.com - Porn's most anticipated free site of tomorrow. Coming Q4, 2015.