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vxf · 10-22-2011, 01:59 AM

I don't get it. Wouldn't simply downloading a non-drm copy of the book be quicker?

The morality of stealing a book versus making up a fake identity to steal library access are very murky. In the first case, you are not preventing anyone from using the same item. In the second case, you are, at least temporarily.

Legal penalties... not sure. I suppose downloading an ebook is probably a slap on the wrist. Lying to the Singaporean government is not. Either way, you will not get caught, so that is largely irrelevant.

Book choice... for as much stuff the library might have, the black market on the web is still a winner...

But, truly, why the hassle? Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning either course of action. But if you want to be dishonest, there are easier ways...

Truly, I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. Thanks to the OP and to all those that point out good resources. I might consider registering - doing it 'properly'. But, really, i am puzzled.

10-22-2011, 01:59 AM	#105
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	I don't get it. Wouldn't simply downloading a non-drm copy of the book be quicker? The morality of stealing a book versus making up a fake identity to steal library access are very murky. In the first case, you are not preventing anyone from using the same item. In the second case, you are, at least temporarily. Legal penalties... not sure. I suppose downloading an ebook is probably a slap on the wrist. Lying to the Singaporean government is not. Either way, you will not get caught, so that is largely irrelevant. Book choice... for as much stuff the library might have, the black market on the web is still a winner... But, truly, why the hassle? Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning either course of action. But if you want to be dishonest, there are easier ways... Truly, I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. Thanks to the OP and to all those that point out good resources. I might consider registering - doing it 'properly'. But, really, i am puzzled. Last edited by vxf; 10-22-2011 at 02:09 AM.