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Originally Posted by NatCh
Setting aside, for the moment, the fact that to most all appearances, the RIAA is a bunch of gibbering idiots, bent on their own destruction by simultaneously driving away both their customers and their providers, you make an excellent point, Xenophon.  |
I'm not sure that the above is the...tone...we were looking for...heheh...but you'll get no argument from me.
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Originally Posted by NatCh
The perception that money is being lost is a big deal, and is primarily what drives a lot of the obstacles that e-books are facing. Consequently the absence of that perception, not only on the part of Baen, but also on the parts of their authors is an even bigger deal, in my estimation.  |
Yeah, I can dig it. I've said time and time again that these publishers seem to be more concerned about people that aren't their customers than those that are. It has to be the most...counterproductive...way to run a business.
But you know what? I'm starting to suspect that its NOT about business at ALL...but this may be a flaw with me being a person driven by rationality and logic.
It makes no business sense whatsoever. This leaves me to lean in the direction that the (sigh) "morality" angle...the "property fetish" is clouding their judgement.
There is no measurable business explanation for this....and if that's the case, I've really got nothing to add because I think focusing on "not business" is counterproductive the the cash.