The issue with DRM is a little over the top sometimes. There are broadly two types of consumers of entertainment. They are, "The Hoarders", who like to outright own their music and "The Tossers", those who want to sample and try out as much as possible and only own their favourites.

The Hoarders = A La Carte Services & No DRM. This should be understood to all

The Tossers = Tethered, subscription services where DRM is not an issue, really. The value for these consumers is in sampling the music and then tossing it.

I own the stuff I "buy". If it's a rental only offer then that's not beneficial to the consumer since they are effectively enslaved. If they leave the service then they lose all their songs.

There needs to be some consumer-business balance. We also need some consumer data protection laws. Consumers should not end up in a situation where their valuable data is witheld from them.

TheInquirer - when t f are you going to fix the comment paragraph bug?

I don't know why they keep bothering. Wasn't it Einstein who said the definition of insanity was repeatedly trying the same thing while hoping for a different outcome?