[DiapDealer]

I have no interest in a conversation about exclusivity. I was only interested n Quoth's assertion that KU is merely a marketing gimmick. That indie author's will make more money without it. That KU is bad for indie authors.

There are clearly advantages to be had by indie authors joining KU. Some of them you pointed out yourself. So the answer to my question is obviously, 'no.' Not all indie authors in KU are stupid (or are being hoodwinked by marketing). There's value in KU for indie authors that Quoth is unable--or unwilling--to acknowledge.

The only thing I will say about the exclusivity requirement is that it's not forever. Clearly some are willing to temporarily trade the exclusivity period for the exposure to be gained. Business is compromise.