edit: Libation apps needs you to give it your amazon password and ID, it’s foss and I trust it. (editing because seemed important)

Amazon allows you to download the book from Audible, but you need a code/password or something like that to read it. Libation can basically convert these encrypted files into decrypted mp3 files by getting this code from the website, I am pretty sure you can get it too. So, my question is, why aren’t there more pirates pirating audiobooks? Why isn’t every audiobook on audible available online for free?

I mean, many are, but why is it not more prevalent?

  • Chainweasel@lemmy.worldEnglish
    141·
    1 year ago

    IDK, I rip literally everything I buy on audible. I have been since they replaced RC Bray with fucking Wil Wheton for The Martian. I want the version I paid for and I’m going to keep it goddamnit!

    • 𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘@infosec.pubEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      Probably a stupid question, but how do you rip the drm? I hate having to use my phone to listen to it in my car, for example, and I don’t have unlimited data or an audio jack (I know, I can download the app, and have play through that, I don’t want their stupid app). I want to load an mp3 on my thumb drive, and plug that into the car, and leave it in the car until I need to load a new mp3. I’ve done a recording, but have to let it run the length of the program, and that’s just annoying.

    • echo64@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      1 year ago

      Yes, me too. Mainly because I don’t want to use the audible app.

      But that’s not the point, pirates are able to pirate every netflix show because netflix let’s you access everything. This is not how audible works

      • Chainweasel@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        1 year ago

        So, if I purchase things and make them available for free to those who want it, I’m not a pirate, I’m only a pirate if I don’t pay for the things I supply?
        Maybe I fit into a different category but I pay for what I can, torrent what I can’t, but seed all of it.

      • Kayel@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        I think I understand your meaning.

        There’s a cost barrier as Audible is a pay-per-item service.

        I think you’re running up against a wall with your ‘he’s not a real Scott’ argument.

        • echo64@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          honestly i was never making the “you aren’t a real pirate” argument, people just want to have that fight, i don’t care what people are or are not. but yeah you hit on the head