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Originally Posted by sianon
The author should know exactly whats in the contract he or she signs. Why on earth would you sign a contract that you do not understand.
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Even if they read and understand enough about the tech side of it to get the DRM thing, they may not get a contract with that publisher (or any major publisher) if they insist on their ebook editions being DRM-free. I would applaud their bravery if they did but I can see why they might choose furthering their career over joining this fight. Very few authors have enough clout to dictate contract terms. Sure, they could go to an indie house but if they have a shot at a big house that can push their books more powerfully, it can be a pretty big personal sacrifice.