Thread: MobileRead May 2011 Book Club Nominations
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:29 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
A classic book does not just have to be in the public domain. So the idea that the definition of a classic as a moldy oldie is just incorrect. Can we have a proper use of the term classic for a change?

I feel we should have a vote on this and decide the use of the term classic as PD only is highly incorrect.
Instead on voting about "What is classic", I think we should just change the May selection to "Public domain = Life + 70", then the meaning is very clear and no one's feathers are ruffled.
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