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[โ€“] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 162 points 2 years ago (38 children)

If the content is not stored locally and DRM free, then you don't own it. Don't pay for content that you can't own. ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ

[โ€“] Guildo@feddit.de 54 points 2 years ago (34 children)

Is there any platform or medium where I can buy locally stored and DRM-free software? Even if I buy a game on disc I am fucked, cause most games need updates. I can only name GOG.

[โ€“] luthis@lemmy.nz 59 points 2 years ago

Given the recent controversy, it calls into question the definition of the word 'buy.'

GOG is the only one that I know of too.

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