I agree with earlier posts that Amazon is trying to force other competitors out of the market. And yet (as has been said) it's near impossible to control the entire internet.
Already, I see the popularity of KDP select freebies waning amoung Kindle users. Smashwords and it's plethora of distribution partners will continue to gain marketshare and footing. The ebook marketplace will gain diversity if for no other reason than people have loyalties to their favorite ereaders, tablets and other hardware devices.
The possibilities for traditional publishers to "get-in-the-game" and contribute to modern culture are palpable. The ebook market is sorely missing their guidance and refinement.
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