Stop calling it a “revolt”

The most recent self-aggrandizing Digg HD Key story on the front page continues to push the storyline that it’s somehow a “revolt” by Digg users, against The Man or something.

Seriously, explain to me how they’re revolting. (”The peasants are revolting.” “Oh, I know.” bah-dum bum psh)

I’d like to know, as part of your answer, a few actual facts. For example, what percentage of Digg users have HD-aware devices (tvs, etc)? How many without HD gear are planning on a purchase in the next 3-6 months? And finally, what percentage have been egregiously hindered by the lack of access to the key, for purposes of ad-hoc decryption of content?

I’m guessing here, but if you frame the “revolt” in terms of real numbers, you’re going to see the entire thing as a lot of me-too, bandwagon wankery.

I’m no stranger to odd geek habits: I have a convoluted “workflow” around dealing with getting content (that, you know, fell off the back of a truck) onto my Apple TV. I’m sure there’s some percentage of Digg users who really needed access to the key, to support their convoluted workflow.

But c’mon. You’re not a fucking hero for risking a DMCA takedown. You’re not innovative, or part of a movement, or anything else. You’re just some guy. It takes a lot more to rise above.