Originally Posted by DiapDealer
People are free to make/distribute any alterations/changes/translations/modernizations to works in the public domain that they like. That's what public domain is all about--and I fully support it.
I'm equally free to assume that those who distribute such altered works (without making it abundantly clear to potential buyers/readers that they're not reading the original words) are trying to push their own personal principles/tastes/opinions/agendas/worldviews/morals on me while hiding behind the reputation of the original author/work in a sneaky and under-handed way.
Make it your own--clearly and publicly? ... fine. I probably won't read it, but I have no beef.
Pretend it's still the original (through outright deception or complete silence [or buried small-print] concerning any changes)? ... shame on you.
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