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Originally Posted by rhadin
Will you concede that those are very big IFs?
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If by "big if" you mean critical to the thing being true, then yes. If by "big if" you mean "particularly unlikely" then no.
As eschwartz just said, we have the BPHs past behavior, along with Amazon's past success, and it's effect on the industry as evidence. It's not proof, I agree, but it's evidence, and it's part of why I'd bet on Amazon over Hachette.
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Originally Posted by darryl
And thankyou for the phrase buggy whip makers.
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You are welcome (
link,
link).
Seems I really have to fight for my byline around here!
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Originally Posted by eschwartz
You confuse the perceived value of a book with the perceived value of an ebook specifically.
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I do think there is a concern for devaluing books in general by setting the expectations of fixed, low prices, but since both Amazon AND the BPHs are willing to do it, I don't think it relevant to this thread. Another thread perhaps.
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Originally Posted by eschwartz
I get really annoyed when a senseless argument devolves to the point the only suitable response to someone is to requote the quote they quoted and ask them to reread it with their brain turned on. With that in mind, I propose a new policy around here: anyone who infringes with such a post does not get responded to, except with a warning -- something like this:
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I'm not clear if this was aimed at me or not. If so, please explain.
If not, well, please explain anyway, 'cuz I don't understand.