The Web Environment Integrity API, which has been described as "DRM for the web" is now being pushed using the "think of the criminals" angle. "[...]MORE likely to support stronger safety features in chromium, as such acts increase my suspicion that there is significant intimidation from criminals who are afraid this feature will disrupt their illegal and/or unethical businesses, and I don't give in to criminals or bullies." the developer commented on a google groups conversation

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[–] scoreless 1 point

Imagine not being able to access any website by using non-approved hardware, OS and web browser by a mega corp...

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[–] anyonymous 5 points

i cant wait till the day i cant browse the web because i rooted my phone

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