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**BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) has announced its [Defective by Design][1]
campaign's 17th annual [International Day Against DRM][2] (IDAD). It
will protest uses of [Digital Restrictions Management][3] technology's
hold over public libraries around the world, exemplified by
corporations like OverDrive and Follett Destiny. IDAD will take place
digitally and worldwide on December 8, 2023.**

[1]: https://defectivebydesign.org
[2]: https://dayagainstdrm.org
[3]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm_digital_restrictions_management

This year, the FSF stands up for libraries everywhere with its
International Day against DRM (aka IDAD), the organization's annual
protest against [Digital Restrictions Managament (DRM)][3], which is
organized as part of the Defective by Design campaign. Anyone can join
in this year's activities, and they can learn more by going to the
Defective by Design [website][1].

This year's campaign draws attention to the ways libraries, and by
extension, their patrons, are mistreated by corporations like
OverDrive, makers of the "Libby" app that have a near monopolistic
control over digital lending in the United States. Services like
OverDrive and Follet Destiny mandate "controlled digital lending"
schemes, imposing artificial scarcity on a digital good. They also
require monthly or annual fees in order to have the privilege of
having a book or piece of media in circulation. Should the library
struggle with paying its licensing fees, like the [New York Public
Library][4], then its "access" is "rescinded."

[4]: https://www.nypl.org/press/new-york-public-library-statement-kanopy

"There once was a time when you could donate a book to the library to
give others in your community access to it. There once was a time when
libraries *owned* the works that they provide to the public, rather
than finding themselves trapped by unethical technology and predatory
licensing fees," said Greg Farough, campaigns manager at the FSF. "If
we want to ensure that our cultural legacy lasts, we need to focus our
attention on corporations like OverDrive, who make a living out of
leeching on libraries, which are already underfunded." Farough added,
"OverDrive's treatment of libraries -- and wrapping it in unjust
Digital Restrictions Management -- is absolutely unconscionable."

All who are interested in participating in this year's protest are
encouraged to visit the [International Day Against DRM site][2] to
learn more about how to get involved.

Now in its seventeenth year, Defective by Design has a long history of
campaigning for users' rights to control their media and the devices
they use to interact with it. Being the anti-DRM campaign of the
[FSF][5], it is inspired by the spirit and community of the global
movement for user freedom. As proprietary (i.e. "nonfree") software is
the method by which most DRM is implemented, the FSF started the
campaign in 2006 as an extension of its mission to bring freedom to
computer users.

[5]: https://fsf.org

The campaign's call to action is for the International Day Against
DRM, but it nevertheless encourages its supporters to speak out
against DRM in media any time they have the opportunity. Defective by
Design's organizers are inviting other organizations and individuals
to collaborate with them in their work against DRM, by contacting
to discuss possible actions. The campaign
is funded by individuals who join as [FSF associate members][6] and
those who make a [one-time donation][7].

[6]: https://my.fsf.org/join
[7]: https://my.fsf.org/donate

### About Defective By Design

Defective by Design is the FSF's campaign against Digital Restrictions
Management (DRM). DRM is the practice of imposing technological
restrictions that control what users can do with digital media,
creating a product that is defective by design. DRM requires the use
of proprietary software, and is a major threat to computer user
freedom. It often spies on users as well. The campaign, based at
, organizes anti-DRM activists for
in-person and online actions, and challenges powerful media and
technology interests promoting DRM. Supporters can donate to the
campaign at
, and
the campaign can be reached via social media at [-at-endDRM on
Twitter][8], and [-at-endDRM-at-hostux.social on Mastodon][9].

[8]: https://www.fsf.org/twitter
[9]: https://hostux.social/-at-endDRM

### About the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at and , are an
important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support
the FSF's work can be made at . Its
headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA.

### Media Contact

Greg Farough

Campaigns Manager
Free Software Foundation
(617) 542-5942


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social at , or on Twitter at -at-endDRM.
* Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at .
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* Donate to support the campaign at .
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You can unsubscribe from the Defective by Design mailing list by visiting the link .

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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) has announced its Defective by Design
campaign's 17th annual International Day Against DRM (IDAD). It
will protest uses of Digital Restrictions Management technology's
hold over public libraries around the world, exemplified by
corporations like OverDrive and Follett Destiny. IDAD will take place
digitally and worldwide on December 8, 2023.



This year, the FSF stands up for libraries everywhere with its
International Day against DRM (aka IDAD), the organization's annual
protest against Digital Restrictions Managament (DRM), which is
organized as part of the Defective by Design campaign. Anyone can join
in this year's activities, and they can learn more by going to the
Defective by Design website.



This year's campaign draws attention to the ways libraries, and by
extension, their patrons, are mistreated by corporations like
OverDrive, makers of the "Libby" app that have a near monopolistic
control over digital lending in the United States. Services like
OverDrive and Follet Destiny mandate "controlled digital lending"
schemes, imposing artificial scarcity on a digital good. They also
require monthly or annual fees in order to have the privilege of
having a book or piece of media in circulation. Should the library
struggle with paying its licensing fees, like the New York Public
Library
, then its "access" is "rescinded."



"There once was a time when you could donate a book to the library to
give others in your community access to it. There once was a time when
libraries owned the works that they provide to the public, rather
than finding themselves trapped by unethical technology and predatory
licensing fees," said Greg Farough, campaigns manager at the FSF. "If
we want to ensure that our cultural legacy lasts, we need to focus our
attention on corporations like OverDrive, who make a living out of
leeching on libraries, which are already underfunded." Farough added,
"OverDrive's treatment of libraries -- and wrapping it in unjust
Digital Restrictions Management -- is absolutely unconscionable."



src="https://static.fsf.org/nosvn/dbd/dbd_color_logo_trim.png"
alt="Logo for the Defective by Design campaign" style="float: right; width: 250px; margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px;">

All who are interested in participating in this year's protest are
encouraged to visit the International Day Against DRM site to
learn more about how to get involved.



Now in its seventeenth year, Defective by Design has a long history of
campaigning for users' rights to control their media and the devices
they use to interact with it. Being the anti-DRM campaign of the
FSF, it is inspired by the spirit and community of the global
movement for user freedom. As proprietary (i.e. "nonfree") software is
the method by which most DRM is implemented, the FSF started the
campaign in 2006 as an extension of its mission to bring freedom to
computer users.



The campaign's call to action is for the International Day Against
DRM, but it nevertheless encourages its supporters to speak out
against DRM in media any time they have the opportunity. Defective by
Design's organizers are inviting other organizations and individuals
to collaborate with them in their work against DRM, by contacting
info@defectivebydesign.org to discuss possible actions. The campaign
is funded by individuals who join as FSF associate members and
those who make a one-time donation.



About Defective By Design



Defective by Design is the FSF's campaign against Digital Restrictions
Management (DRM). DRM is the practice of imposing technological
restrictions that control what users can do with digital media,
creating a product that is defective by design. DRM requires the use
of proprietary software, and is a major threat to computer user
freedom. It often spies on users as well. The campaign, based at
https://defectivebydesign.org, organizes anti-DRM activists for
in-person and online actions, and challenges powerful media and
technology interests promoting DRM. Supporters can donate to the
campaign at
https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=40, and
the campaign can be reached via social media at -at-endDRM on
Twitter
, and -at-endDRM-at-hostux.social on Mastodon.



About the Free Software Foundation



The Free Software Foundation (FSF), founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at https://www.fsf.org and https://www.gnu.org, are an
important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support
the FSF's work can be made at https://donate.fsf.org. Its
headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA.



Media Contact



Greg Farough



Campaigns Manager

Free Software Foundation

(617) 542-5942

campaigns@fsf.org



Image Copyright © 2023 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Licensed
under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.








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**BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) has announced its [Defective by Design][1]
campaign's 17th annual [International Day Against DRM][2] (IDAD). It
will protest uses of [Digital Restrictions Management][3] technology's
hold over public libraries around the world, exemplified by
corporations like OverDrive and Follett Destiny. IDAD will take place
digitally and worldwide on December 8, 2023.**

[1]: https://defectivebydesign.org
[2]: https://dayagainstdrm.org
[3]: https://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm_digital_restrictions_management

This year, the FSF stands up for libraries everywhere with its
International Day against DRM (aka IDAD), the organization's annual
protest against [Digital Restrictions Managament (DRM)][3], which is
organized as part of the Defective by Design campaign. Anyone can join
in this year's activities, and they can learn more by going to the
Defective by Design [website][1].

This year's campaign draws attention to the ways libraries, and by
extension, their patrons, are mistreated by corporations like
OverDrive, makers of the "Libby" app that have a near monopolistic
control over digital lending in the United States. Services like
OverDrive and Follet Destiny mandate "controlled digital lending"
schemes, imposing artificial scarcity on a digital good. They also
require monthly or annual fees in order to have the privilege of
having a book or piece of media in circulation. Should the library
struggle with paying its licensing fees, like the [New York Public
Library][4], then its "access" is "rescinded."

[4]: https://www.nypl.org/press/new-york-public-library-statement-kanopy

"There once was a time when you could donate a book to the library to
give others in your community access to it. There once was a time when
libraries *owned* the works that they provide to the public, rather
than finding themselves trapped by unethical technology and predatory
licensing fees," said Greg Farough, campaigns manager at the FSF. "If
we want to ensure that our cultural legacy lasts, we need to focus our
attention on corporations like OverDrive, who make a living out of
leeching on libraries, which are already underfunded." Farough added,
"OverDrive's treatment of libraries -- and wrapping it in unjust
Digital Restrictions Management -- is absolutely unconscionable."

All who are interested in participating in this year's protest are
encouraged to visit the [International Day Against DRM site][2] to
learn more about how to get involved.

Now in its seventeenth year, Defective by Design has a long history of
campaigning for users' rights to control their media and the devices
they use to interact with it. Being the anti-DRM campaign of the
[FSF][5], it is inspired by the spirit and community of the global
movement for user freedom. As proprietary (i.e. "nonfree") software is
the method by which most DRM is implemented, the FSF started the
campaign in 2006 as an extension of its mission to bring freedom to
computer users.

[5]: https://fsf.org

The campaign's call to action is for the International Day Against
DRM, but it nevertheless encourages its supporters to speak out
against DRM in media any time they have the opportunity. Defective by
Design's organizers are inviting other organizations and individuals
to collaborate with them in their work against DRM, by contacting
to discuss possible actions. The campaign
is funded by individuals who join as [FSF associate members][6] and
those who make a [one-time donation][7].

[6]: https://my.fsf.org/join
[7]: https://my.fsf.org/donate

### About Defective By Design

Defective by Design is the FSF's campaign against Digital Restrictions
Management (DRM). DRM is the practice of imposing technological
restrictions that control what users can do with digital media,
creating a product that is defective by design. DRM requires the use
of proprietary software, and is a major threat to computer user
freedom. It often spies on users as well. The campaign, based at
, organizes anti-DRM activists for
in-person and online actions, and challenges powerful media and
technology interests promoting DRM. Supporters can donate to the
campaign at
, and
the campaign can be reached via social media at [-at-endDRM on
Twitter][8], and [-at-endDRM-at-hostux.social on Mastodon][9].

[8]: https://www.fsf.org/twitter
[9]: https://hostux.social/-at-endDRM

### About the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at and , are an
important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support
the FSF's work can be made at . Its
headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA.

### Media Contact

Greg Farough

Campaigns Manager
Free Software Foundation
(617) 542-5942


--
* Follow us on Mastodon at , on GNU
social at , or on Twitter at -at-endDRM.
* Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at .
* Check out our videos on PeerTube at .
* Subscribe to our blog via RSS at .
* Donate to support the campaign at .
* Read the Free Software Foundation Privacy Policy at .

You can unsubscribe from the Defective by Design mailing list by visiting the link .

To stop all email from the Free Software Foundation, including Defective by Design and the Free Software Supporter newsletter, click this link: .

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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) has announced its Defective by Design
campaign's 17th annual International Day Against DRM (IDAD). It
will protest uses of Digital Restrictions Management technology's
hold over public libraries around the world, exemplified by
corporations like OverDrive and Follett Destiny. IDAD will take place
digitally and worldwide on December 8, 2023.



This year, the FSF stands up for libraries everywhere with its
International Day against DRM (aka IDAD), the organization's annual
protest against Digital Restrictions Managament (DRM), which is
organized as part of the Defective by Design campaign. Anyone can join
in this year's activities, and they can learn more by going to the
Defective by Design website.



This year's campaign draws attention to the ways libraries, and by
extension, their patrons, are mistreated by corporations like
OverDrive, makers of the "Libby" app that have a near monopolistic
control over digital lending in the United States. Services like
OverDrive and Follet Destiny mandate "controlled digital lending"
schemes, imposing artificial scarcity on a digital good. They also
require monthly or annual fees in order to have the privilege of
having a book or piece of media in circulation. Should the library
struggle with paying its licensing fees, like the New York Public
Library
, then its "access" is "rescinded."



"There once was a time when you could donate a book to the library to
give others in your community access to it. There once was a time when
libraries owned the works that they provide to the public, rather
than finding themselves trapped by unethical technology and predatory
licensing fees," said Greg Farough, campaigns manager at the FSF. "If
we want to ensure that our cultural legacy lasts, we need to focus our
attention on corporations like OverDrive, who make a living out of
leeching on libraries, which are already underfunded." Farough added,
"OverDrive's treatment of libraries -- and wrapping it in unjust
Digital Restrictions Management -- is absolutely unconscionable."



src="https://static.fsf.org/nosvn/dbd/dbd_color_logo_trim.png"
alt="Logo for the Defective by Design campaign" style="float: right; width: 250px; margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px;">

All who are interested in participating in this year's protest are
encouraged to visit the International Day Against DRM site to
learn more about how to get involved.



Now in its seventeenth year, Defective by Design has a long history of
campaigning for users' rights to control their media and the devices
they use to interact with it. Being the anti-DRM campaign of the
FSF, it is inspired by the spirit and community of the global
movement for user freedom. As proprietary (i.e. "nonfree") software is
the method by which most DRM is implemented, the FSF started the
campaign in 2006 as an extension of its mission to bring freedom to
computer users.



The campaign's call to action is for the International Day Against
DRM, but it nevertheless encourages its supporters to speak out
against DRM in media any time they have the opportunity. Defective by
Design's organizers are inviting other organizations and individuals
to collaborate with them in their work against DRM, by contacting
info@defectivebydesign.org to discuss possible actions. The campaign
is funded by individuals who join as FSF associate members and
those who make a one-time donation.



About Defective By Design



Defective by Design is the FSF's campaign against Digital Restrictions
Management (DRM). DRM is the practice of imposing technological
restrictions that control what users can do with digital media,
creating a product that is defective by design. DRM requires the use
of proprietary software, and is a major threat to computer user
freedom. It often spies on users as well. The campaign, based at
https://defectivebydesign.org, organizes anti-DRM activists for
in-person and online actions, and challenges powerful media and
technology interests promoting DRM. Supporters can donate to the
campaign at
https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=40, and
the campaign can be reached via social media at -at-endDRM on
Twitter
, and -at-endDRM-at-hostux.social on Mastodon.



About the Free Software Foundation



The Free Software Foundation (FSF), founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at https://www.fsf.org and https://www.gnu.org, are an
important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support
the FSF's work can be made at https://donate.fsf.org. Its
headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA.



Media Contact



Greg Farough



Campaigns Manager

Free Software Foundation

(617) 542-5942

campaigns@fsf.org



Image Copyright © 2023 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Licensed
under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.








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  1. 2023-11-02 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] The death of Israel
  2. 2023-11-03 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Dopes
  3. 2023-11-03 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] global war on the Jews .... again.
  4. 2023-11-01 From: "Free Software Foundation" <info-at-fsf.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Free Software Supporter -- Issue 187,
  5. 2023-11-02 Aharon Robbins <arnold-at-skeeve.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Gawk 5.3.0 released
  6. 2023-11-03 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] the origins of Islamic hatred
  7. 2023-11-04 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Hamas Weapons Cache.
  8. 2023-11-04 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Haley
  9. 2023-11-04 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] 40% is less than 50%
  10. 2023-11-05 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] [ Docs ] global war on the Jews .... again.
  11. 2023-11-05 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Fwd: RESISTANCE | A Note from Our Executive
  12. 2023-11-08 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Worth a read...
  13. 2023-11-10 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Ethics and reporters
  14. 2023-11-10 From: "Free Software Foundation" <info-at-fsf.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] GNU Press shop back online for the holiday season
  15. 2023-11-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] revolution
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  17. 2023-11-13 Gabor Szabo <gabor-at-szabgab.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] [Perlweekly] #642 - Perl and PAUSE
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  19. 2023-11-13 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Islam being misrepresented on PBS - right now
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  27. 2023-11-14 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Gaza and the UN
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  30. 2023-11-15 From: "Free Software Foundation" <info-at-fsf.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Now's your chance to submit your session and
  31. 2023-11-16 From: "Anouk Rozestraten, FSF" <sales-at-fsf.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Show your support for free software through the
  32. 2023-11-17 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Censoring truth ....
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  39. 2023-11-21 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] LA Times supports Hamas Genocide
  40. 2023-11-21 From: "Schanzenbach, Martin" <schanzen-at-gnunet.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] RFC 9498: The GNU Name System
  41. 2023-11-23 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Burnout in Congress
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  62. 2023-11-26 Walt Mankowski <waltman-at-pobox.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] New job at Columbia
  63. 2023-11-28 From: "Greg Farough, DbD" <info-at-defectivebydesign.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Worldwide community of activists protest
  64. 2023-11-28 From: "Greg Farough, DbD" <info-at-defectivebydesign.org> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Worldwide community of activists protest
  65. 2023-11-28 embperl-at-actevy.io Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Embperl 3.0.0 is released
  66. 2023-11-28 embperl-at-actevy.io Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Embperl 3.0.0 is released
  67. 2023-11-26 Joe Schaefer <joe-at-sunstarsys.com> Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] ithread+event mpm tips for a segfault free ride
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  71. 2023-11-27 Matthew Simon Ryan Cavalletto <simonm-at-mac.com> Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] New job at Columbia
  72. 2023-11-27 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] New job at Columbia
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