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Originally Posted by VicLavigne
I really don't like ads in my reading material, but lets look at the big picture:
1. Magazines and newspapers are full of ads, and nobody is boycotting them
2. Television, radio, internet sites -- sponsored and paid by advertisers
3. Commercial-quality videos on YouTube and news sites now lead with advertisements
If ebooks ads are tactfully placed, and not excessive, then I would be fine with it, especially if it led to a free ebook or at least a very good discount. Just please, please keep it mute. I can't stand internet ads that are audible distractors.
Vic
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I agree with this. I think ebooks are over-priced right now, and I don't "like" ads, but I don't see why they wouldn't necessarily work in a book. People pointed out that for music it doesn't play in the middle of the song.. well, no, but songs don't last for five hours each either. I find ads jarring, but I also find that I read far more than my income can support, so free ebooks and library services are incredibly important to me. If I can get lower-priced ebooks because of some tactfully-placed ads, then I would definitely consider that option.