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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
While I'm not typically a fan of the "shut up and dribble" mentality, I do find myself fascinated by the number of non-publisher, non-author, non-legal-type readers who get caught up in the legalities and practices (or monopolistic tendencies) of bookselling and/or corporate publishing. I couldn't even tell anyone the publishers of my favorite books/authors (or even who I might have purchased many of them from). Nor could I tell you any of the business practices (legal or shady) of the manufacturers and sellers of my toothpaste or laundry detergent.
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On the other hand, it is something to discuss that does relate to the purpose of this site. What's wrong with talking?
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I find Amazon very useful, personally. I'm happy to let the authorities worry about whether or not they're breaking the law in order to be useful to me. I only hope their decisions don't complicate shopping practices I've become very comfortable with.
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Aside from ebooks, Amazon is kinda like an internet junk drawer for me.
Things I really want or need (a new computer, furniture, etc.), I still tend to go out to stores. But some random junk (air filters, a pair of Crocs, some compression packing bags) Amazon is a kind of handy one stop shop.
They do a good job. But then they also do highly suspect things. I'm glad they exist, but don't feel the need to defend them from criticism.