In theory, sharing a digital file can have a much greater impact than sharing a CD physically. Plus, you lose access to your copy of the CD if you give it to someone else. You can think of it like transferring a license for one user to a different user. There is no simultaneous usage.

I don't personally agree with this view, but I believe that's the argument.

[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Can't you transfer a game to other people on Steam? They treat it like a physical item where after giving it away you loose access IIRC.

[–] NationProtons@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not if you already activated it.

It used to be possible to buy games as gifts and and them to your inventory to give to somebody ( or activate it yourself ) later.

Now, when you want to gift a game. You have to immediately select the person you want to send it to.

[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

That's too bad... I guess I can't think of a digital example that's an analogue of the physical one after all

[–] NationProtons@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Maybe this should be enforced by law. At least for digital purchases which are basically a license.

The only things you can easily give to others are DRM free things, like the games you can buy from GOG. But in that case it’s also easy to copy.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago

You USED to be able to stock up on games on Steam as gift games… I bought eight copies of Fallout: New Vegas for 2.5USD at one point.

They stopped that. I understand why but fuck, I miss it. Most of those copies were traded for one buds hahaha

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