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Originally Posted by sirmaru
Personally, I think the eBook problem is much more serious than the song problem and may involve much more money in potential damages.
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Why I wonder. Do you think more people read than listen to music? Almost everyone I know listens to music, and I am sure that is not the case for reading. I see less than 10% of people on the bus (more like 1%) reading electronically and dozens with earphones in their ears.
A book typically costs more than a song, but many people who consider them selves prolific readers read a book a week or a month, where people who are big into music, often listen to 100+ songs a day.
Of course with both one can legally read or listen for free or for a miniscule cost, no need to pirate, but piracy is often more convenient and gives instant gratification.
Some people may have 40,000 ebooks, but even 20 years ago I knew people who had a lot more music.
Helen