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Originally Posted by Tomk2
And what about the current library trend of eliminating late fees? Now it doesnt cost you anything to return a book late. Does that remove too much "friction?" Or do publishers want books returned late so fewer patrons can read it and waits grow longer? My only disdain for the publishers is a direct reflection of the disdain they have for library patrons.
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Removing late fees from physical books adds friction to those trying to borrow it when the book is out. Now there’s less incentive for the person who has it to return it in a timely fashion.
It’s a poor half measure to emulate borrowing ebooks but misses the crucial point of ebooks be automatically returned.