2003-05-09 22:37:25

by Pavel Machek

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Subject: Re: Why DRM exists [was Re: Flame Linus to a crisp!]

Hi!

> Those people ought to consider the benefits that BK has provided, the
> fact that any free replacement is years away, and the fact that we could
> pull the plug tomorrow and shut down the free use of BK. Balance your

So you are essentially blackmailing us,
and expect us to like it? (What's above
statement, if not blackmail?) Either
pull the plug today, or stop flaming this
list. Better pull the plug.

Pavel
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2003-05-09 23:05:35

by Larry McVoy

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Subject: Re: Why DRM exists [was Re: Flame Linus to a crisp!]

On Fri, May 09, 2003 at 01:04:14PM +0200, Pavel Machek wrote:
> Hi!
>
> > Those people ought to consider the benefits that BK has provided, the
> > fact that any free replacement is years away, and the fact that we could
> > pull the plug tomorrow and shut down the free use of BK. Balance your
>
> So you are essentially blackmailing us,
> and expect us to like it? (What's above
> statement, if not blackmail?) Either
> pull the plug today, or stop flaming this
> list. Better pull the plug.

Pavel, someone gave me some really good insight when he said "When's the
last time you saw something from Pavel that wasn't a troll?" I think
you do post a some useful stuff but he does have a point, and I'll pass
on rising to the bait, this troll is a little too blatant.

If you really want to know how I feel on the topic, Dave stated it nicely:

> From: "David S. Miller" <[email protected]>
>
> See, it's not about what you're allowed to do, it's about being nice to
> people especially the ones that help you.