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Harry -- I can understand your view, though I disagree, obviously. However, I would counter with the argument that my library, paid for with my taxes, doesn't actually care what device I read it on, they're just living with the limitations of the software they have to use. Their concern is that it is loaned, not given, and I respect that. Yes, there's a temptation to keep forever. But honestly, there are a limited set of books I ever want to re-read, and I'm certainly fine with either buying at that point, or re-borrowing. I use library books for those authors I'm less sure about. And yes, I admit, I have kept a book longer than the 3 weeks my library normally limits to on one occasion. But only for an additional couple of days. And there isn't, unfortunately, a way to simply pay a late fee or renew the loan as I would for a pbook. Again, limitations of the software used, more than anything else.
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