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Old 05-10-2011, 09:49 AM   #55
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Why? What gives anyone the right to tell anyone else what they can think/read? If I want to read a book I will, I may or may not send monies to the author.
That some folks are thieves is something content producers have always had to deal with. They will cater to those who pay them and not give a flying fig about those who choose to steal. Or, occasionally, make an example of such folks.

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I must admit that I feel like I am overpaying for ebooks sometimes, I just close my eyes and click the button

But I think it's more of a general thing about digital content and its intangible nature.
Your confusion is noted. You've had plenty of opportunity to see the reason and are simply unwilling. Try using some of your reading time for history. Copyright and patent law are the innovations that led to western civilization's prosperity.

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