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Anke Wehner · 05-03-2011, 07:56 AM

I have trouble taking that stuff seriously because it goes against my experience.

Big publishers sold 3 (three) print books to me in 2010. They sold 12 ebooks to me since I got my ereader in February, because I don't have to worry anymore about shelf space. I haven't tallied up the prices, but money-wise that's at least twice as much spent in 3 months on ebooks as in 12 months on paper books.

I think they should concentrate on encouraging more people to read for enjoyment, rather than anti-piracy measures that end up frustrating paying customers.

05-03-2011, 07:56 AM	#3
Anke Wehner Addict Posts: 249 Karma: 177956 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Device: PRS-650	I have trouble taking that stuff seriously because it goes against my experience. Big publishers sold 3 (three) print books to me in 2010. They sold 12 ebooks to me since I got my ereader in February, because I don't have to worry anymore about shelf space. I haven't tallied up the prices, but money-wise that's at least twice as much spent in 3 months on ebooks as in 12 months on paper books. I think they should concentrate on encouraging more people to read for enjoyment, rather than anti-piracy measures that end up frustrating paying customers.