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There are different levels of piracy though. I personally own over 1000 paper back books and maybe 150 ebooks. Once, I realized that I couldn't get most of the ebooks I wanted through legitimate means, I began investigating file sharing and then eventually darknets. There is a much much wider variety of e-book material in the 'dark market' than the actual one. I replaced almost my entire paper back collection in one swoop. I've also directly donate to authors who I think do good work and really have an interest in making their fans happy. I actually tracked Michelle West down, she published her personal email address to anyone who wanted to discuss her books and I found a way to send her a donation. I'd do the same for any author I like who is willing to reach out to their fans on the internet.
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