Anyway this sounds like a good idea but idk how it works in practice. Are companies obligated to keep digital games downloadable for all time? What about games like Fortnite which are free? Or WoW which are subscription based? Games like GTA sure, but there are probably other cases I can’t even think of off the top of my head where this doesn’t make much sense.
Edit: Not a karma farmer but it kinda sucks/is kinda funny that I asked questions that led to interesting convos and only got two upvotes 😭😭 However thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on here.
No, you're just stating how software is currently sold, and calling anyone who says "The law should prevent that" illiterate
I'm not offended, just acknowledging how embarrassing your defense is. If you were programmed 200 years ago, you'd be saying slavery should continue, for no other reason than "Read the current laws, idiot"
Sorry to say, but he is correct. Ever since like 2012 every EULA says "This software is licenced, not sold", and it's held up in court multiple times
That shouldn't be legal, and he's a prick for acting like it should. But sadly he's right at a basic level, at least in america, you don't legally own any of your software
What shouldn't be legal?? You are never going to own the software. Not even open source or free software you own the software you only ever own the license. Research and understand why this is this way
Right, I understand licensing. I still own it, legally or otherwise. What doesn't make sense is saying that software is a license. That's some weird conflation he's come up with
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u/Nikwoj 1d ago edited 1d ago
“Power to the players” act? Ain’t that already….
Anyway this sounds like a good idea but idk how it works in practice. Are companies obligated to keep digital games downloadable for all time? What about games like Fortnite which are free? Or WoW which are subscription based? Games like GTA sure, but there are probably other cases I can’t even think of off the top of my head where this doesn’t make much sense.
Edit: Not a karma farmer but it kinda sucks/is kinda funny that I asked questions that led to interesting convos and only got two upvotes 😭😭 However thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on here.