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Originally Posted by Tomk2
I do find it curious that McMillan feels that easy lending that pleases the library patrons is a bad thing. They want borrowing a book to cause you some sort of cost or inconvenience, as if waiting weeks or months isn't "friction" enough for you. It almost seems like the message is that they "tolerate" library sales and lending for those who are willing to jump through hoops.
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It would be interesting what they would think of a policy that didn't limit the number of licenses available, but required you to go to the library to download the eBook. Would re-adding the friction of borrowing paper books be enough of a deterrent?
(I'm not suggesting this as a sensible option, just a thought experiment of how much friction is required to remove their concerns.)