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Originally Posted by Sirtel
Not at all. The initial argument was exactly that, you should pay the hardcover price, or you're cheap. Yes, by now it's been changed to just buying at all. But that wasn't how it started out.
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As far as I remember, this is the post that started the current conversation:
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Originally Posted by leebase
The fans paying the highest price at release are WHY the exists outside of patronage from the wealthy.
Its also why the vast majority of Indie authors are “authors” the way your waitress is really an “actress”.
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And the follow-up:
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Originally Posted by leebase
I think you missed my point. If you like books, and wish there to be more of the type and quality you like....pay for it.
A very few authors are going to pay the rent selling books for $.99, let alone the mortgage.
My words were not aimed at those who can't afford books, but at the notion that folks paying the freight...the "best fans" who are "being ripped off"....are really the fans that are supporting the art. They aren't getting ripped off. They are paying for what they like and doing so in a way that will support the FUTURE creation of art they like.
And if you are one of the "ride alongs" (people who read for free or pay the cheapest prices)....at least show some respect and gratitude for those who's buying habits are paying for the art you enjoy to exist.
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I don't see anything saying that buying a new release directly pays the author.
And, even if that were misinterpreted by other users, the main point still stands.