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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (2 children)

That sucks and all, but to be fair this is entirely on you. They sold you a DRM-Free file and you chose to not actually use it and to rely on their servers which you have no control over. This isn't a "DRM Free" issue.

Personal ownership means you take personal responsibility for it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

It fits the exact thing the comic shows. The comic said DRM free is the solution. I am showing that it is not immune to the same issues that DRM content has.

you chose to not actually use it

my hard drive broke. I had it downloaded and went to go redownload it
Also they advertise the app as streaming.

This isn't a "DRM Free" issue.

that's what I was pointing out, that BandCamp has the same issues.

Overall I agree though, it is kinda on me to not have my download backed up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 58 minutes ago* (last edited 58 minutes ago)

my hard drive broke.

okay, so... back it up on 2 separate things then.

artists can choose to unpublish a song. that's their prerogative.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago

Every day that passes I think more and more that I should have a local backup copy of my whole GOG games collection.