I hope the industry does an about face before these protection schemes become too widespread, 'cuz I think you're right about that. Seems like the more pressure they put on the bad guys the louder
we squeal. It should be the other way around with Team Haxor pulling
their hairs out in frustration. Why haven't the publishers figured that out yet?
The other thing, too, is that for every measure the industry takes there is always a team out there that will break the protection. It doesn't really make much of a difference. Damned if they do, damned if they don't.
So somewhere along the line there has be a compromise. Stolen software, or unhappy customers? I'd almost bet money that looser restrictions would actually
net more gains for the industry, but they'll have to figure that one out before we can see any change for the better. Positech Games is giving no-DRM a try, and I guess there are a couple of other companies around doing the same. Cross your fingers and hope they can help turn the tide.
Kinda frustrating, but there are plenty of titles in the genres at least. Publisher B, meet my wallet!
