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Arithonne · 12-14-2013, 02:42 AM

I'd still buy e-books, but I suspect my TBR collection would be smaller. Largely because I'd be more leery of buying something I'm interested in reading but not in the very near future just because it's temporarily at a low price. I'd also prioritize reading and buying books sold without DRM. It might also effect the maximum price I'd be willing to pay for a DRM-ed book. Ultimately, I'd don't think there's ever going to be an unbreakable DRM scheme.

I also can't see streaming only catching on any time soon for books. Sure there are streaming services for music and TV/movies, but that's essentially a different and more customizable method of delivering radio and TV. And even with streaming services, you can still buy the item outright.

12-14-2013, 02:42 AM	#72
Arithonne Member Posts: 22 Karma: 499003 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Sony 350, Kobo Glo	I'd still buy e-books, but I suspect my TBR collection would be smaller. Largely because I'd be more leery of buying something I'm interested in reading but not in the very near future just because it's temporarily at a low price. I'd also prioritize reading and buying books sold without DRM. It might also effect the maximum price I'd be willing to pay for a DRM-ed book. Ultimately, I'd don't think there's ever going to be an unbreakable DRM scheme. I also can't see streaming only catching on any time soon for books. Sure there are streaming services for music and TV/movies, but that's essentially a different and more customizable method of delivering radio and TV. And even with streaming services, you can still buy the item outright.