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Originally Posted by GA Russell
Maggie, that makes a lot of sense in theory, but I get the impression that there are many here at MR who disagree that the real world works like that.
Specifically, I think many challenge the proposal that the big publishers are run by competent managers. I define competent as being good in the book business, not merely maximizing shareholders short term profits.
And second, I think that many believe that the marketplace will not take dispose of the bad managers because the government with its enforcement of copyrights laws will protect them.
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Let's assume they're incompetent for the sake of discussion. And that government will keep inept people in charge. If that's the case, I don't see consumer complaints helping.