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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Not a lost sale but it probably is a (technical) copyright violation.
To some people "free" = "PD", "freely redistributable", etc.
And, unless explicitly stated, it isn't.
Most free ebook promotions are only "free to you, today".
DRM'ing (in-copyright) freebies can drive that home without having to preach. Kinda elegant, actually.  |
It probably is a violation and even though I say something in the copyright about "buying" your own copy and no redistribution no one really reads those things anyway. I don't think readers who "share" books care or realize they are in violation. They see it as them doing someone else a favor. They are merely giving their friends something they enjoyed. Most don't have any idea that "starving artist" applies to authors.
