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Second, let us assume-and this is very often the case*that you have only a limited time in which to find all this out.
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Bad assumption. I haven't been in a situation where I have a limited amount of time to "find this all out" by reading a book in 30+ years. Fiction or non-fiction: I have all the time in the world to read anything I choose to read (and everything I read IS my choice for my own edification). So what need would I have of "skimming or pre-reading" techniques (with or without an index)? What need would I have of any kind of pre-reading preparation, period? RTFM.
We are in agreement, though: they don't hurt anything by being in the ebook (with or without links). I just think that when it comes to ebooks, the vast majority of those who
truly appreciate a well-designed e-index are those who also
create well designed e-indices. Heck, I think the same's probably true for print e-indices when it comes down to it. You're putting on a major production for the world's tiniest audience. If your time is truly money, then this is a good place to stop wasting it, IMO.