Hi,
I am new to this forum and the world of e-books, and not a copyright specialist. I have searched the forum for the answer to this, but could not find it. I know copyright laws vary from one country to the next, but let's say "in most cases"
1) So let's say I buy a paper book. I read it and I like it. I talk about it to my friend or a member of my family, and I loan it to him. Maybe he loans me one of his books in return. Is this legal?
2) People part of a club or small community loan and exchange books between them. Is this legal?
3) Same question as 1) and 2), but with e-books. Note that the people involved do NOT make copies, but loan and receive the originals from their peers. If you answer this, please don't bring DRM in as an argument, since DRM is only cosmetic and easily circumvented
4) If I do 3) on this board, am I going to get kicked out? If not, why is there not an e-book loan and exchange section on this forum?