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Originally Posted by stonetools
Here's what you supposedly proved:
Here's my initial question:
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Can we assure that writers and publishers can make a good living in a post DRM world?
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How can I put this:
THE ANSWER YOU GAVE DOES NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION.
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Baen and the people who write for them are succeeding without using DRM. I admit they are a special case, but that really doesn't matter. The fact is that anything that can be done once can be done twice.
The simple fact that Baen is still in business and growing is proof it is possible for writers and publishers to thrive without employing DRM. This doesn't mean that all publishers and writers would thrive in that environment - but companies can go out of business if they use DRM, too.
DRM is not a requirement for business success and its absence does not guarantee failure.