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Old 04-04-2011, 10:38 AM   #278
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Originally Posted by Piper_ View Post
I honestly don't understand the point of straining at such wispy distinctions of whose property it is.

I am given the book for 2-3 weeks to read. I read it within that time period and then I delete it.

Who have I harmed? I could have kept it on my Sony. Instead, I moved a copy to my Kindle. The only person who can tell the difference is me.
It's like speeding at 3AM on a deserted road. It doesn't hurt anyone, but it's still illegal.

My own issue is not about caring whether people strip DRM from library books or not. I really don't care that much either way. My issue is with the assumption that stripping DRM from library books is legally identical to stripping DRM from purchased books - and I've seen no evidence that truly supports that statement.
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