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Originally Posted by QuantumIguana
You cannot be deprived of MY money. If I read a public domain book, I'm not "stealing" from a current author. The money is mine, until I choose to give it to someone else.
The fact is, people generally prefer new books. English teachers all over the world might love it if everyone read old classics, but there is no sign of this happening. In the US, nothing will enter the public domain until 2019 due to extensions of copyright. Books from nearly a century ago aren't likely to domainate the book market. Why should people be deprived of a good book?
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Agreed! I have NO interest in reading the old classics, I also have no interest in reading the newest BPHs books either due to the prices. However, I'm still finding PLENTY to read at prices I'm willing to pay in subject matter that I like to read!