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Clytie · 08-11-2010, 05:11 AM

I've vented about geolims all over the place, so I won't repeat that here.

Basically, for me it comes down to discrimination against disabled people. I can only read electronic text. I can't read off a white background, and I have to adjust the font size/type on the fly.

So I can't read paper books. I am willing to spend thousands every year on ebooks. Fictionwise did very nicely out of me before the geolims were imposed. Since that, I've bought very few ebooks, because I'm not allowed to buy the books I want.

So, how are publishers responding to this accessibility issue?

On the one hand, we have Baen Books, who provide ebooks free to disabled readers. They also provide (for everyone) a Free Library, advance reading copies and NO DRM. Baen are the good guys.

On the other hand, we have the Agency 5, who refuse to allow me access to their ebooks. The Agency 5 are, obviously, idiots.

08-11-2010, 05:11 AM	#153
Clytie Bookworm Posts: 62 Karma: 2200 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Australia Device: iPad2	I've vented about geolims all over the place, so I won't repeat that here. Basically, for me it comes down to discrimination against disabled people. I can only read electronic text. I can't read off a white background, and I have to adjust the font size/type on the fly. So I can't read paper books. I am willing to spend thousands every year on ebooks. Fictionwise did very nicely out of me before the geolims were imposed. Since that, I've bought very few ebooks, because I'm not allowed to buy the books I want. So, how are publishers responding to this accessibility issue? On the one hand, we have Baen Books, who provide ebooks free to disabled readers. They also provide (for everyone) a Free Library, advance reading copies and NO DRM. Baen are the good guys. On the other hand, we have the Agency 5, who refuse to allow me access to their ebooks. The Agency 5 are, obviously, idiots.