Thread: How are geographic restrictions affecting you?
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Old 08-09-2010, 11:51 PM   #117
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Originally Posted by Vzzzbx View Post
In reference to ShellShock's post earlier in this thread, the only possible argument in favour of geographic restrictions -- and even then it's not a reasonable argument -- is localisation. I don't want to read a book by a British author with American spelling and localisation, for example. However, all that requires is a notification in the metadata of the book listing on whatever online shop is selling it, not completely locking a region out of buying it.
I particularly enjoy an SF series by an Australian author, based in Sydney. Now this author publishes his books through Random house.

The ebook versions of his books are currently geo restricted and cannot be purchased by an Australian buyer.

Crazy, stupid and frustrating system.
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