digg.com

In a story I found on cnn.com, digg.com (a website based on user contribution) is refusing to erase articles submitted by users that contain a 32-digit code for cracking HD-DVDs copyright protection. The founder, Kevin Rose, originally complied and began to take down the articles changed his mind and decided to side with his users stating "Our goal is always to maintain a purely democratic system for the submission and sharing of information - and we want Digg to continue to be a great resource for finding the best content." Rose knows he could eventually be shut down for not complying with the demands to remove the codes but decided it was better to go down fighting.

I completely agree with the founder on standing his ground. Digg.com is a website by the people and for the people and if they want these codes then let them share them. I understand, however, what the fuss is all about. If millions of people get their hands on this code it could mean...what exactly? The industry is so paranoid that if people download music or movies then they'll stop buying them in the stores but guess what, millions upon millions of people download music daily and cds still sell in stores. People get bootleg copies of movies online but if they want good quality they'll buy a copy at the store. I personally download things all the time but I also have about 50 movies that I bought legally and I download music but I have well over 100 cds that I bought at the store. Most people agree, if you like a cd you're going to buy it. I, along with many people who download music, download things that might be too old or rare that you can't find a cd with it or it's that one good song on a cd from a crappy artist. I think movie and music industry need to stop panicking and realize that people will keep buying cds and movies legally even if we can get it online.