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Old 09-24-2011, 11:26 PM   #29
Elfwreck
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Originally Posted by Todd Young View Post
I just don't get why people upload the files in the first place. If it's a file sharing site, what is the incentive to upload something that you know is copyright. What do you get out of it?
The pleasure of bringing good books to people who don't have them? The same reason people upload books here at Mobileread, only without the benefit of karma points as a reward. Sort of. Some upload sites have karma points, or something like them, and forums where regular uploaders get thanked for their efforts.

Like cfrizz said... it's like leaving a book on a shelf in the lobby, one that can get picked up over and over again.
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