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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
meh, the "wear and tear" argument is only valid to a certain point. i've seen used books that probably had never been read. i've also seen used books that looked like they had been through a war. resale of ebooks is problematic because it implies copying the file, and therefore potentially copyright infringement, but i still have to agree that we lose some rights we should legitimately have as purchasers of content (including the "first sale" doctrine).
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Yeah, but those used books in perfect condition are rare.
With digital copies, every copy is exactly the same as the new one Amazon is selling. There is literally no difference. Nobody would buy new if "used" copies were avaliable for less. If you were allowed to gift them, it would only be a matter of time before people chip in for one copy and just pass it around (it's already happened with Amazon Prime)
We haven't lost any rights because this is uncharted territory. It's a completely different ballgame with digital goods.