Thread: Do you pirate books and why?
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Old 02-15-2012, 01:12 PM   #401
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
No, you misunderstand me. If I want the eBook, I'll BUY another paper edition (new) so that the author gets compensated. I would never download a pirated eBook merely on the grounds that I've previously bought a paper book. I completely respect that the author has the right to decide not to release an eBook, but I will compensate the author for every copy that I obtain.
That's better.

Personally, I feel the author/owner has the right to dictate format and I'll never obtain a format that hasn't been legally produced.
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