[davidspalding]

Thanks for explaining a little further. ;) I think on first glance some less mature readers might think you were espousing cracking protected media and doing with it as they please, based on a philosophy of (not to put words in your mouth) don't worry about the evil laws like DMCA, just do as your conscience dictates.

I prefer to argue healthy respect for the laws, just or otherwise, while fighting as a citizen to change laws which clearly deny me some basic, reasonable rights. ... Like the ability to read and enjoy an eBook which I am properly entitled to (purchased, downloaded lawfully from a publisher or authorized third party), even if my PDA/computer is an older, incompatible unit. Some argue that this is "fair use," "personal use," but the DMCA ("boo-o-o-o") makes no such provision.