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Old 01-02-2011, 11:12 AM   #243
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Originally Posted by jasonkchapman View Post
What a hideous notion. Not only is Amazon not a monopoly in any way, your argument presupposes that all Kindle owners are completely incompetent with regard to computers and Internet usage despite a great deal of evidence to the contrary. What's next? Require them to accept everything submitted through CreateSpace? No rejections for any reason?

I may not agree with Amazon's choices, but I'll support any company's right to make the wrong move. If their decisions are so far off the mark, competition will fill the void and eliminate whatever monopolistic position you feel they hold. Problem solved.
This is how Amazon markets the Kindle:

"Kindle is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required."

"With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required."

"Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds with wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories"

So how are all these competitors who are going to rush forward to sell books that Amazon bans (on a whim) going to get their ebook stores on the Kindle's menu so that the people the Kindle is marketed at will be able to read them?
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