My random thought here: I do believe most of us agree on some of the "legit" reasons to pirate a ebook. I think in a way overall, the publishing business model is definitely archaic in this day in age where a digital platform now exists. Much like the music industry has changed (and was only changed by force or else it was about to implode, the publishing industry must do the same in some manner.
At this point in time they are being as stubborn as the past industries have been to digital change, and looking at it as a loss in revenue and profit - which is not the case if they would just let go of DRM and international right restrictions, ect. and just did open and fair business practices with a reasonable price tag.
My two cents.
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