I have seen this same story being played out since 1999. No one has stopped file sharing (ask Microsoft). I foresee encryption inviting a new type of crowd, Crackers. What used to be limited to art hobbyist evolving into the underground warez scene which will give the 3d files more exposure. Remember the release group MAAS..well if its encrypted some will exploit it. These people do it for fun. Right now 3d content if off their radar..encrypt it and they will come.

Daz3d is fighting against an invisible monster that it can not kill but it can be slowed. I guess it just depends on which fight they want to choose..but choose wisely because it will/can bite them in the butt. Encryption will bring out the Pros.

It just offends me that Daz3d has decided paying customers are a risk to their bottom line. We have all been lumped together.