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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
You guys are digging way too deep into this. It's simple: I write to make money, and I'm not making any money... in fact, I'm losing money by the shovelful. Writing was a failed experiment in making a second income. So, I'm gonna stop.
And yeah, I do happen to think that piracy is adversely affecting the industry... one more thing preventing my making money. I'm not going to debate how much... we should all realize by now that that debate is going nowhere.
Yeah, it's frustrating... and not just for you. It's frustrating for me on multiple levels, because I also like to write; but I don't have time for such a time- and energy-consuming hobby that frustrates me, and doesn't do what I need it to do. And I'd also like to be a part of finding a solution that satisfies me, and gives me a good reason to write... but as the Gods are my witnesses, I don't see one, and haven't heard one from anyone else.
I took a few good ones for the team; now I'm too beat up to play anymore. Put someone else in, coach.
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How do you know that? Do you have any evidence to prove it? A few links online proves nothing to me, as I said, just because its there doesnt mean its being downloaded.
You write to make money. Forgive me sir, I say this with the utmost respect. You went in for all the wrong reasons. Writing is supposed to be fun and because you have a story to tell. You want to make money thats great. Who doesnt? But dont walk in thinking youll be a millionaire overnight. Youre an unknown, did you advertise? I ask your apologies if you have but as I said, Ive never heard of you and Im into books. Have you gone out anywhere to try and get your name out? Have you done anything at all besides just say 'PIRATES' and give up? How long have you even been out? As I said, Ive never heard of you. Ive never seen you anywhere. I ask you sir, what have you done so that you can make that million? Or did you just put out a book and figure that itll work itself out?