10 Reasons Why Paper Books Suck - Page 3

JSWolf · 09-09-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I only need them for fine print and can't bear the idea of sticking things into my eyes. So the Sony Reader is rather useful in that respect.

I like not having to worry about finishing the book I have with me and then having nothing to read when I am not at home. The Reader allows me to finish a book and then start or continue with another book.

If I am reading a dead tree book and it's almost done, I have to find another to take with me instead otherwise I'll have to carry two books.

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 09:37 AM

Maturity teaches that life is not black and while but constituted of an infinite number of shades.

I love paper as much as eformats. To me the essential is content. The message is of importance, don't shoot the messenger.

JSWolf · 09-10-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ;95711

Maturity teaches that life is not black and while but constituted of an infinite number of shades.

I love paper as much as eformats. To me the essential is content. The message is of importance, don't shoot the messenger.

dead tree books suck because yvanleterrible enjoys the feel of a dead tree in his hands.

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

dead tree books suck because yvanleterrible enjoys the feel of a dead tree in his hands.

I didn't say that, Jon because I hate the weight of paper

. There are many reasons for liking books as there are for liking readers also. I like them for different reasons. For instance trees are organic as readers are a pile of toxic metals and chemicals. Put your nose at an opening and breathe in... not a good healthy smell.

You have to be objective about such judgements. Be it known that in the end my balance tilts towards e-content. Otherwise I wouldn't be here.

And for your information books are not all printed on dead trees. There are many alternatives such as cotton and bamboo. You could as well call them Dead Bamboo books if you wish.

For debating purposes would any one want to hear arguments opposing every point of Adam's list? That is what you'll all have to face outside of MR, as a lot of you have done I'm sure! You have to face pretty intelligent and learned people. I have failed often in this.

See, Adams puerile list is for fun, to show how we love this new way of reading, but each point is debatable because none of them is perfect and they are all pretty easy to pulverize. This is a show of goodwill, although prejudiced, according to my views of life.

Prejudice is a quick way of categorizing things, simplifying choices. It is not good to live by it. It is just useful to maintain a quick bearing in one's convictions. That's all. Everything is a balance and this crusade is so fragile that anything is likely to tip the scale off to the other side.

Sorry to break the party but this is not a way to gather new friends.

Adam B. · 09-10-2007, 11:48 AM

I don't think that a point-counterpoint is necesary with my list. Most of it is just random musings and my attempt a humor.

I'm sure it's quite easy to debunk most of my points.

yvanleterrible · 09-10-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam B.

I don't think that a point-counterpoint is necesary with my list. Most of it is just random musings and my attempt a humor.

I'm sure it's quite easy to debunk most of my points.

You're a bright fellow Adam most everyone saw that this was for fun. Although some people with lets say... fanatic tendencies might be encouraged to gather weapons for a witch hunt much too eagerly.

NatCh · 09-10-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam B.

I don't think that a point-counterpoint is necesary with my list. Most of it is just random musings and my attempt a humor.

I'm sure it's quite easy to debunk most of my points.

But we have the other thread for that one.

Besides, it wouldn't be nearly as fun if we only stuck to good reasons ... in addition to the witch hunt encouragement aspect, of course.

UncleDuke · 09-10-2007, 01:42 PM

because i already have the apartment overloaded with bookshelves also made with dead trees and if i add any more the floor may give way and i will then be living with my downstairs neighbor, the cute single blonde about 10 years younger ... gotta go get more pbooks ...

JSWolf · 09-10-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleDuke

because i already have the apartment overloaded with bookshelves also made with dead trees and if i add any more the floor may give way and i will then be living with my downstairs neighbor, the cute single blonde about 10 years younger ... gotta go get more pbooks ...

I think this post belongs in the why ebooks suck thread. That sounds like a good reason to have MORE dead tree books.

astra · 09-10-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think this post belongs in the why ebooks suck thread. That sounds like a good reason to have MORE dead tree books.

Aenea · 09-10-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

Here's another: I've had several cats who liked to sharpen their claws on paper books. I have yet to see any of them attempting this with an ebook.

Nah, they just try to sit on the reader if they can

Ahhh, there, right there, a reason to buy a 2nd reader!

Also:

- When a cat sits on your reader just grab your 2nd (or 3rd!) reader and continue. With pbooks you have to buy more than 1 copy for this to work, with ebooks you can read the same legal ebook on more (4 usually

) devices!

nekokami · 09-10-2007, 08:22 PM

Here's another: if you have a bad cold or allergies, and you sneeze on an e-reader, you can just wipe it off. On a paper book... well, it's gross.

JSWolf · 09-10-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

Here's another: if you have a bad cold or allergies, and you sneeze on an e-reader, you can just wipe it off. On a paper book... well, it's gross.

But some books should be snot on like romance novels.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 09-11-2007, 11:21 AM

Each printed book takes copious amounts of expensive and non-biodegradable chemicals and bleaches to make the paper, more expensive chemicals to make the ink, and precious fuel resources to transport. An e-book reader is also made of expensive and non-biodegradable materials, but as it can hold (conservatively) hundreds of books, it uses less materials to be produced and less fuel to transport than the equivalent amount of printed books.

The weight of textbooks is contributing to hitherto-unseen back problems in America's youth, which will adversely impact health care costs as they get older.

Collecting books and magazines can be impossible in places where living space is at a premium due to cost and/or overcrowding.

nekokami · 09-11-2007, 11:25 AM

And usually the ink is a petroleum product, too!

09-10-2007, 08:22 PM	#42
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Here's another: if you have a bad cold or allergies, and you sneeze on an e-reader, you can just wipe it off. On a paper book... well, it's gross. Last edited by nekokami; 09-10-2007 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Wrong smileycon... what's wrong with the "Eek!" smiley?

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09-10-2007, 09:37 AM	#32
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Maturity teaches that life is not black and while but constituted of an infinite number of shades. I love paper as much as eformats. To me the essential is content. The message is of importance, don't shoot the messenger.

09-10-2007, 11:48 AM	#35
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I don't think that a point-counterpoint is necesary with my list. Most of it is just random musings and my attempt a humor. I'm sure it's quite easy to debunk most of my points.

09-10-2007, 01:42 PM	#38
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	because i already have the apartment overloaded with bookshelves also made with dead trees and if i add any more the floor may give way and i will then be living with my downstairs neighbor, the cute single blonde about 10 years younger ... gotta go get more pbooks ...

09-11-2007, 11:21 AM	#44
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Each printed book takes copious amounts of expensive and non-biodegradable chemicals and bleaches to make the paper, more expensive chemicals to make the ink, and precious fuel resources to transport. An e-book reader is also made of expensive and non-biodegradable materials, but as it can hold (conservatively) hundreds of books, it uses less materials to be produced and less fuel to transport than the equivalent amount of printed books. The weight of textbooks is contributing to hitherto-unseen back problems in America's youth, which will adversely impact health care costs as they get older. Collecting books and magazines can be impossible in places where living space is at a premium due to cost and/or overcrowding.

09-11-2007, 11:25 AM	#45
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	And usually the ink is a petroleum product, too!

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