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Originally Posted by thibaulthalpern
I'm not quite disgusted. Honestly, it is elitist to have such an expensive reading device. Let's not deny it that it does cost a lot of money which many people cannot afford. For many, buying a used printed book is still the best option for them. These reading devices require a lot more supporting structure within one's household to get going, with perhaps the Kindle being the exception. For all the other reading devices, you need a computer, internet to download books, and money to buy the digital books and so on and so forth.
Yeah, so let's not kid ourselves. These reading devices are more complicated and less affordable than regular printed books.
And why should those annoyed by his views write to the publisher? Alexie is free to express his opinions and further more, what is the point of stating your consumer power to the publisher? The two, publisher and author's views, are not linked. Keep the two separate.
I also wonder if everyone feels that being elitist is a bad thing. Is that why people are angry in part because he called those with reading devices elitist? Does that guilt you? Let's not forget too that to be middle-class there's got to be a lower class, or to be upper class there's got to be lower and middle class.
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Well, I am disgusted.
There was a time when the paper book itself was beyond the reach of most people. Those who wanted one badly enough saved to buy it. They knew its worth.
If you want a shiny new device, yes, it is expensive. However, Kindles, Sony's and many other brands are available used and at reasonable prices.
Content can be free. The library can be used with the Kindle or Sony.
Its all about where your priorities are. Cellular phones, IPODS, game consoles, video games, the latest shoes, clothes, etc.....if thats what you want, fine.
Please, don't kid yourself.....many of those who cry "foul, its too expensive!" have these things. Yeah, I see that every day at school.
But don't whine because ebook readers are "elitist".