07-26-2007, 11:01 AM | #106 |
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I buy ebooks. I do not buy hardcover or softcover books anymore. If an author does not have their work published as ebooks, I write the publisher and/or the author and request that they consider it. What infuriates me about Rowling's insistence not to have her work digitalized is her reasoning - she is afraid of theft, but only because she herself is a thief. She left her husband, went on welfare and was able to realize her dream of becoming an author. How nice for her. How many would-be successful writers have to actually work for a living and never get the chance to fully realize their ambition? I don't justify piracy, but I do justify giving hypocrites whatever they deserve.
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07-26-2007, 11:34 AM | #107 |
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Come on gmon.. since when is being unemployed the same as stealing? We have a welfare system for a reason. Secondly, she certainly pays taxes now.
Anyway, aside from that I agree that it's frustrating that the book isn't available in ebook format. I have stopped buying pBooks also, and would certainly buy the harry potter book if it were available at a reasonable price. |
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07-26-2007, 12:39 PM | #108 |
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Hm. That's quite a different interpretation of Rowling's biography than mine, at least. I see a woman who tried to get a job, was unable to do so, and used the time while she was looking for work in a productive way, which ended up getting her a new job (as a full-time writer). I don't know how the welfare system is run in the UK, but where I live, you have to show regular evidence that you're still looking for work in order to get that check.
And, as donovanh points out, she's certainly paying taxes now-- far more than she ever took from the system, I would wager. |
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Earing your money with books is far more honest then just having money and get interests.
Getting interest really means somebody else has to work for you ... |
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I was not going to post on this topic again, but your post annoyed me enough that I want to refute your allegation.
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07-29-2007, 09:42 AM | #112 |
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I did read your posts, Nate, and I stand by mine. Your analogy with making chairs is flawed, because in the electronic world someone can download for free a perfect copy of one of your chairs rather than buying a chair from you. You haven't lost one of your chairs, but you have lost the chance to sell a chair to that person.
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07-29-2007, 10:31 AM | #114 |
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You've entirely lost me - I haven't "accused" you of advocating anything. I was simply following up on an argument that you appeared to be making suggesting that, because HP eBooks are not commercially available, there is no economic loss to Ms. Rowling as a result of downloading said eBooks. I believe that to be a flawed argument because it neglects the situation where someone who would otherwise have bought a paper version of the book downloads it instead.
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An author invests time in his creation. Time as we all know is worth a pile of bills, living expense, you have to pay to live. Any sale loss will reflect somewhere. Granted she is rich but the books are still hers, she and her publishers are the ones who have the rights to decide what becomes of the works. She had the good fortune of having talent, the appeal for her stories is proof. She didn't inherit old money she earned it, good for her...
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07-29-2007, 12:41 PM | #116 |
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All I know... I bought my copy of HP7 on July 21st (I live in the Canary Islands... I don't think any other book has ever been released in English at its worldwide release date). I read it that same saturday.
The book won't be published in Spanish until about next February. However, there are already several translations which can be found in the Net (some of them quite good). I downloaded it and put it in my SPR. Net result... My girlfriend, who wouldn't touch the Reader with a stick, now thinks it's the way to read. She is enjoying HP7 months before she was supposed to, and I have also enjoyed the fact that I can talk to her about the book right now Of course, we will buy the Spanish version as soon as it is released, just to support the author. but e-reading is really much more comfortable. Since we are buying two copies of the book (one in English and one in Spanish) I don't feel I'm doing anything unethical by downloading the translation, no matter what Ms. Rowling thinks. It's just a matter of convenience. |
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If you are interested, here is a quick interview with the people who transcribed Deathly Hallows and released it on the Net: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12520
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I enjoy for ebook and hard cover in Harry P7.
I have all of them.. Let's go read it now. |
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I disagree with the conclusion that Rowling (or any author) should do anything of the sort just because piracy is inevitable. If people are going to pirate the product any way, make them do the work, don't help them. The author should decide for themselves based on what is in their personal long term self interest and their own principles whether or not to authorize the release an ebook format. I personally regret that she opposes the ebook format (for whatever reason), but I certainly understand an author's reluctance to give any kind of sanction, to include making it easier for pirates steal, just because the theft is inevitable. This is like telling the robbery victim to carry a knife with them to give to the robber in case they get robbed. And while your at it, display your money on the outside of your clothing to so it will be easier to for the robber to steal. Piracy may be inevitable, but it is still taking that which is unearned without the rightful owner's permission. I applaud authors who do not give an inch to such animals. I think too few people understand the importance of this principle in a time people think that there is some good being served by not being 'judgemental'. The easier and more 'acceptable' it becomes to steal, the more it will happen. |
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03-23-2008, 11:55 PM | #120 |
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I see what you're saying, rationalbiker, and I agree with the principal.
However, I think what Colin was saying is that there is clearly a demand for an e-version of the HP books, and that he believes (as I do) that most of the folks who downloaded the illegal e-version would have instead paid for a legal one, had it been available -- I certainly would have. From that point of view, what Colin was saying makes rather a different point from the one you're addressing. |
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