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Originally Posted by HarryT
1. Each library BUYS a copy of the book.
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If you look at what I was replying to, MikeB1972 said "1 person
buys a book" (emphasis mine).
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Originally Posted by HarryT
2. In most western countries, the library PAYS the author every time a book is borrowed.
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How many countries is "most"?
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Originally Posted by HarryT
Neither of these is true with copyright-infringing illegal copying.
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If instead of sharing the book with friends, the person donates it to a library does the situation change more than the fact that it would be available to a larger number of people?