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Originally Posted by Sirtel
Yes. I've met enough people who say "I like to read REAL books". They may not consciously feel superior, but the fact they use the word "real" speaks pretty loudly.
I've even seen people using the phrase "real books" (meaning paper) among the MR members.
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Seeing as eBooks or audiobooks are often used for accessibility, I can also see a touch of ableism in it.
This was in a cozy mystery I read and it almost made me hurl my reader into a wall:
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After making sure that his passengers were comfortable in the back of the luxurious car, he’d steer the majestic sedan over the winding roads leading to Storyton Hall. During the scenic drive, he’d gently and courteously remind the guests of the resort’s restrictions on technology.
“Storyton aims to be a place of peace and tranquility, a place conducive to reading. Therefore, all electronic devices may only be used in the privacy of one’s room. No computers, cell phones, handheld games, or e-reading devices will be allowed in the public areas. Ignoring this request could lead to an early termination of one’s stay.”
Occasionally, a guest protested, saying that he or she was expecting an urgent call. “May I suggest using room service until your call comes through?” the chauffeur would respond pleasantly.
Other guests would insist that they needed their e-readers to increase the font size of the books they wished to read, but their driver would have a solution for that conundrum as well.
“I recommend you acquaint yourself with Storyton’s vast library. Sinclair, the head librarian, can direct you to an impressive selection of large-print books.”
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