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Old 02-12-2011, 09:54 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by Keryl Raist View Post
I'd think the biggest difference is that a lot of pirates don't buy the book even if they like it. They aren't just using it as a sampling technique.
The vast majority will never even read it, never mind buy it. It is the small minority of people who do read them that matter.

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Originally Posted by Keryl Raist View Post
As a writer I don't mind if they want to browse. I do mind if they are just avoiding paying for the work.
Why? What difference does it make to you if they read your book for free or read someone else's book for free instead? Personally I would rather they read mine, but I'm always curious to hear people's reasons for not wanting free readers.
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