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Originally Posted by anamardoll
Amazon is trying to push Kindle sales by buying up authors and not sharing the electronic versions with other sellers. This is not healthy for the consumer.
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Vertical integration in a market that results in exclusivity is rarely healthy for the consumer. It is OK to believe that Amazon is your friend and will do you no harm in your youth, but once you reach adulthood, you should recognize that companies like Amazon are only your friend while it serves their purpose; the moment it no longer does, they will turn on you instantly and without any remorse.
If we accept that a free marketplace with unfettered competition is best for all players, then Amazon's moves in publishing cannot be seen as best for anyone but Amazon.