"inconsistent" and "not consistent" aren't identical. In expository prose, the former is preferable because one should avoid unnecessary words.
And if you randomly change "inconsistent" and "not consistent," in the paragraph above, the meaning will be lost.
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Originally Posted by QuantumIguana
It would be easy to defeat this.
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Yes, as with metadata watermarking where the book presented to the user doesn't change. But some uploaders wouldn't bother, and become examples of the legal peril of such activities. Also, you could prove someone had an unauthorized copy even if you couldn't prove who was the original purchaser.
I'm for watermarking, but not to the point where it mars the text. Then, I think DRM is a reasonably good idea, so what do I know?
