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ikonixx · 02-01-2011, 05:38 PM

OK, so reading through this whole thread I came up with a question. This is an honest question, I'm not trolling here.

Now, this is assuming that the book that is being downloaded was purchased in dead tree form and digitized or in digital form and the DRM was stripped.

If I download a book from a torrent site and read it but don't share it, how is that different from going to a book reseller and getting the book there? Neither the author, nor the publisher sees a dime from either. If we say that the person that downloads a book is committing theft then isn't the person buying from a reseller doing the same?

Thanks.

02-01-2011, 05:38 PM	#210
ikonixx Insert Witty Title Here Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, TX. Device: Nook Color	OK, so reading through this whole thread I came up with a question. This is an honest question, I'm not trolling here. Now, this is assuming that the book that is being downloaded was purchased in dead tree form and digitized or in digital form and the DRM was stripped. If I download a book from a torrent site and read it but don't share it, how is that different from going to a book reseller and getting the book there? Neither the author, nor the publisher sees a dime from either. If we say that the person that downloads a book is committing theft then isn't the person buying from a reseller doing the same? Thanks.