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Originally Posted by zerospinboson
I don't know how publishers should adapt to the 'net, but until they come up with a model that is acceptable (WRT both availability and a pricing scheme that accurately reflects the new 'printing' costs) it isn't me who forces people to go 'underground' to get the titles you offer.
Do something.
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Sorry to clip your post but this was really the part I wanted to respond to.
I'd just like to say no one "forces" anyone to go underground to get the titles offered.
As the old saying goes..."if someone spits on you they don't make you angry, they make you wet!" We all have the choice in how we respond and act in any situation.
I agree the way publishing companies are currently going about business
encourages people to go underground but they do not
force them to. One always has the option of simply not purchasing the item if they think it too expensive, aren't happy with the content, have problems with DRM or have any other problem with it.
I agree publishing companies should get their act together and move with the times. I don't have any answers as to how they should go about doing that either. Using the fact that they have not done so yet as justification for piracy is just another rationalisation.
Cheers,
PKFFW