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Originally Posted by Lemurion
As far as I know, Harry compares both electronic and print editions to generate his versions.
As for his right to dislike something: Without speaking for Harry, I believe that people have the right to dislike things for almost any reason they choose, so if he wants to dislike something because it's commercial, that's his prerogative.
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Having the right to his opinion does not stop him from being wrong. (Or at least questionable in the rationality of his view.)
Comparing both electronic and print editions doesn't change the fact that if he sources his starting-point text from PG, a huge amount of work (by others) is already done for him. Work that he does not (and, indeed, for legal reasons is not even permitted to) credit.
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Originally Posted by Lemurion
Because sharing in a torrent is done for the benefit of others, while selling for profit is done for one's own benefit.
Money makes a difference.
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Selling for profit does not preclude there being benefit to others. Potentially considerable benefit. Potentially more benefit than gratis amateur distribution provides.
- Ahi