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Originally Posted by BookCat
Yes, reading a pbook can be a pleasing experience, aesthetically. I especially love very old books. But if the story and the writing are good in themselves, the form of the book shouldn't matter much. One soon forgets and becomes lost in the world the author has created.
BTW, I found her reply very patronising. I don't think I invaded her privacy by posting the exchange, as I had told her about the forum, so she could fairly assume that her response would be reported here.
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I think the expectation of privacy among strangers is less than amongst friends. Basically, don't write anything you wouldn't sign your name to especially when talking to people you don't know.
I agree her response set my hackles up.