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Originally Posted by vxf
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.
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Granted, this thread has been around a little while but I don't remember anyone advocating
fake identities to steal library access. I do remember people being hesitant to use their actual passport #s and I don't see a problem with just using any string of numbers - my contention is that a passport # is most likely requested, not as a way to identify patrons, but as a hassle-free way of getting them access to the site without the Library having to go through the trouble of assigning a library card # or other unique log-in pin etc.
The 'ethics' of downloading from the darknet has been talked to death elsewhere on MR so I won't waste my time here, except to say, yes, I'd rather "
steal library access" any day than steal from the darknet. And, no, I don't give a hoot (or a rat's patootie, for that matter) if I'm preventing someone else from accessing the book while I have it - they can wait in line, just like I have to sometimes.
Btw, I
did sign up with, wait for it, my real name (
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and, wait again, my actual passport number (
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