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I think the reason for the feedback from people reading eBooks is that they know it's not that difficult to fix the errors and once fixed, all they have to do is download a new copy and they have an edition without the errors they've reported. A pBook requires a new printing to get the errors fixed so they just let them be as getting a free pBook is not going to happen unless the errors (like a missing page) are serious enough.
When I am reading, I highlight any errors I find and when I am done, I do go back and fix them. Sometimes, I do have to do some fixing before finishing as the errors are the same sort of errors throughout and need to be fixed so I can comfortably read. I dislike thinks like em dashes having spaces around them.
Good enough is not always good enough. These publishers need to find a new source for making eBooks that isn't just good enough (not good enough). They need to find a place that takes pride in their work. With new books, there are errors inserted into the eBook edition that are NOT in the print edition. What bothers me is the BPHs charging almost as much, the same, or in some cases, more for an eBook with more errors then the print version.
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