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Originally Posted by mtravellerh
Please give an example of that. You can't state things like that without a proof. There are a few double postings, but mostly they are there for a reason, mostly an addition of value.
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Duplicates by different uploaders may happen due to the sheer magnitude of books uploaded as well as the fact that most uploaders will start with the most widely available sources, hence increasing the chance for duplication. In most cases, the duplicate may be formatted differently or include illustrations absent from the other posting. No harm done when you consider this is a volunteer effort without any regimented "to do" list that must be adhered to (other than PG
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I have several ebooks in my personal library of the "Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain that I have assembled and converted. Each one a bit different, and done over years of "ebook" conversions. Ditto, for Gulliver's Travels, Count of Monte Cristo, Aesop's Fables, etc. (the "common" Classics!) Oh, and I particularily like Jellby's "Prince and the Pauper" .epub; it's well done and pleasant to read! It's now part of my "collection"!
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The only exception might be the existence of dozens of different bible versions (hint!)
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And a whole industry exists to cater to one's own preference, because people want them. To read, to study, to own. I think it's an "knee jerk" reaction to seek them out and convert them.
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I have never seen any positive posting concerning us (the book assemblers) on this forum from you. Is there a reason for that ?
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I for one am in awe of the daily uploaders here, including yourself. I usually spend about a day per week working on an ebook conversion and may not even finish it before I start off converting another one.
The assemblers here must contend with a lot of formatting/TOC issues, must proof their assemblies so as to not produce improper ebooks and ensure that all the formats they upload, look good enough to release. Not easily accomplished on a consistent basis. It shows true conviction and dedication!
You have always listened to my suggestions and even redone ebooks to correct issues. It is so easy to criticize, but not so easy to produce ebooks for public consumption (and ridicule if it "goes" against some perceived notion). All the power to you mtravellerh (and Patricia, RWood, MB, HarryT, crutledge, etc.).
A job well done and worthy of praise!
