[issybird]

Originally Posted by shalym

So what should be done with someone who doesn't follow the guidelines, then?

Guidelines would help. I am confident of good motives on the part of uploaders, so if it's a case of didn't think, either in terms of making changes or not noting, they could fix it. Nothing to be done about willful violators, but in fact I don't see that as a serious issue. I think in the rare cases where this kind of thing happens, all the uploader needs is the mental nudge.

Since you and Catlady both agree that it is a grievous crime, should the offender be banned from the forum? Should he be banned from uploading? Should he be drawn and quartered?

I think the hyperbole and acrimony are unwarranted, frankly. Let's keep this to calm, considered and rational.

Or...should someone who is very very worried about it maybe do something to fix the problem? Something like maybe posting about the issue in the thread related to the uploaded book file? Or possibly creating a corrected version of the file and uploading it to the library and posting that your version is definitively based on what you hope is the definitive print version?

The problem is that minor changes could easily not be detected, but the reader prefers not to read a work that's been altered. And let's be realistic; someone who is reading an MR download could easily not have the time or skills to create and upload his/her own version. If they were going to do that, they wouldn't be reading the MR library version.

As for Catlady's question about criticizing polititians:Expressing an opinion is one thing...that is NOT what you are doing. You are demanding that changes be made. In that case, then yes--if someone is that adamant that change needs to happen, then yes...the best way to ensure that the change actually happens is to run for office herself, or at least work to get a favored politician elected. In other words, actions speak louder than words. If all you can do is complain about something, all you are is a complainer, and really truly not worth listening to.

Catlady is deploring having the text of a classic altered without explanation and suggesting that guidelines be implemented. Seems like a decent way to try for a change to me.