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Originally Posted by anappo
> Consumers must admit that uploading unlimited "copies" of the "content"
> simply because it is quick and easy to do so is not a smart way to
> encourage publishers to start seeing ebooks the same as pbooks.
So you are basically asking that your entire consumerbase comes to you with a certificate that tells you we are not "uploading unlimited copies"? Or can you describe us another mechanism for sufficient proof that it is now safe to stop screwing with your customers?
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Where did I say that? I don't remember ever saying everyone should have to have certificates or anything like that. Maybe my memory is failing.
Another mechanism would be to begin educating your(general "your" not your specifically) friends, family, work mates, acquantices etc that the idea that all digital media should be free, that they have a "right" to access ebooks for free and that it is some sort of patriotic stand against the greedy corporations to acquire copyright ebooks for free is not such a good thing. Begin educating them that a fair price for a quality product is a reasonable way of compensating creators for their time and effort if you want to enjoy their works. Encourage people to at the very least first try sourcing their ebooks legitimately if they can rather than simply claiming it as a "right" to have it for free. Then open a dialogue with publishers about the same, write letters, lobby your congressman etc etc etc.
Of course that requires one to live up to their purported ideals and morals, is so much more hard work and finally it requires they reach into their wallet. So I can't see it happening any time soon.
Cheers,
PKFFW