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luqmaninbmore · 12-21-2011, 11:07 AM

I've released a book of poetry here on Mobileread under a creative commons license. It can be found here:

Epub: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41879
Mobi: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41875
PDF: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41880

I also plan on releasing my book on the ethics of intellectual property (whenever I get THAT done) under a creative commons licence. I believe that knowledge should be freely available to all who seek it. If what I say is true, then how can I claim it as my own property? If it is false, then why would I want to? I don't derive a livelihood from writing other than from my work as a freelance journalist for a community newspaper, for which I am paid up front. I think it is possible to do so if you promote yourself properly. Cory Doctorow manages, for example. I also came across a 'Choose your own adventure' book for grown ups that was released under a creative commons license. To show my support, I purchased the nicely formatted paper edition.

12-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#5
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	I've released a book of poetry here on Mobileread under a creative commons license. It can be found here: Epub: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41879 Mobi: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41875 PDF: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41880 I also plan on releasing my book on the ethics of intellectual property (whenever I get THAT done) under a creative commons licence. I believe that knowledge should be freely available to all who seek it. If what I say is true, then how can I claim it as my own property? If it is false, then why would I want to? I don't derive a livelihood from writing other than from my work as a freelance journalist for a community newspaper, for which I am paid up front. I think it is possible to do so if you promote yourself properly. Cory Doctorow manages, for example. I also came across a 'Choose your own adventure' book for grown ups that was released under a creative commons license. To show my support, I purchased the nicely formatted paper edition. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 12-27-2011 at 11:05 AM. Reason: Restored links only to MobileRead - [Also edited by OP to add additional reflections]