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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
I suppose so.
Writing is an art. And when you buy a book, you are supporting the arts. Does that sound pretentious? I guess it does, because we don't think of it that way. But it is still so.
As for the name calling, if that's the issue, that's what should be addressed instead of ridiculous assertions about only children being able to morally check out books from the library or that you are only virtuous if you pay full list price for all books purchased. Yeah, they might be funny to read, but they are arguing points that were never made in the first place.
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Zod. We can discuss the question of what constitutes art ad infinitum, but it takes us nowhere. Personally I would not classify all books as art, though many of them may well be. But it makes no difference. Whether you are supporting a work of art or a simple product makes zero difference. If you are seeking to ensure the future supply of similar art or products the solution is the same. Buy the products (or the art). In the case of some products (or works of art) paying top price will act as an incentive. Clearly in the case of Big 5 books it does not. In the case of Indie books it does.
Of course, the Big 5 could incentivize its authors to write more books in many ways, including a greater share for them of sales at high prices.