Yes, it adds value. But then that value is taken away by the fact that you cannot legally share or sell an ebook as you can with a paper back, so it pretty much comes out as a wash. I would be fine with the concept that an ebook is not yours to do with as you please and is merely a rental if they were charging rental prices. But if they insist on charging full, retail, paper price for something that I can't do with as I please, then I think I am justified in feeling a little ripped off. You want it to be an ephemeral rental, you need to charge ephemeral rental prices...
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