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socal9 · 08-30-2010, 01:47 PM

I have a question concerning the ethics or morality of the following scenario. I enjoy going to the library and checking out books to read. I also enjoy reading on ereaders (currently an Ipod Touch because of the portability of it). What is the ethics of borrowing out a book from the library and then also downloading it from the internet. When there are times that the ereader would be more convenient, the reading would be done on it. At other times, the library book would be used. When the book was due back at the library, it would be returned and the downloaded copy of the book deleted.

Is there anything morally wrong with this? Remember, the downloaded book is deleted when the library book is returned.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

(Haven't done this but was pondering the ethics question)

08-30-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
socal9 Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern California Device: waiting for kindle	ethical issue of borrowing library books and downloading same content I have a question concerning the ethics or morality of the following scenario. I enjoy going to the library and checking out books to read. I also enjoy reading on ereaders (currently an Ipod Touch because of the portability of it). What is the ethics of borrowing out a book from the library and then also downloading it from the internet. When there are times that the ereader would be more convenient, the reading would be done on it. At other times, the library book would be used. When the book was due back at the library, it would be returned and the downloaded copy of the book deleted. Is there anything morally wrong with this? Remember, the downloaded book is deleted when the library book is returned. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. (Haven't done this but was pondering the ethics question)