Originally posted by nll_a
If Mozilla have adjusted Firefox so it now prompts the user before first downloading and activating one of its DRM modules, then I appreciate that.
Originally posted by nll_a
The reason I don't like seeing this stuff installed by default, is because Mozilla are popular leaders and tool creators in the Internet space. Our culture is heavily defined by these kind of organisations. I would like to see a web culture where DRM is widely seen as a toxic and antisocial practise. I think Mozilla had and have a great opportunity to play a part in creating that culture.
Originally posted by nll_a
I'm happy with distros that give users the choice to install proprietary blobs providing it's opt-in and the user has been informed that what they're doing may compromise their privacy, security, computer stability and their long term ability to compute freely.
I don't like proprietary blobs, but I like even less, slavery. In order for a person to be their own master (to not be a slave) they must have the right to make both good and bad choices for themselves. To only allow them to make "good" choices is to say that you infallibly know what "good" is, and all other people must adhere to your standard of goodness. It is, to make them a slave.
I think the best thing that Free Software / Open Source software developers can do is keep their software free of proprietary DRM binaries/blobs, but make it possible for the user to opt-in to installing and using them if they want to. The opt-in process should make it clear what the drawbacks are so the user has informed consent. If Mozilla is now doing that; great
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