As has been mentioned numerous times, my main gripes are not mentioned in the poll:
(1)
Geographic restrictions - like other attempts at artificially fencing off the markets (e.g. DVD region codes) it lacks any real justification and probably drives more people to obtaining books from "other" sources when they are not allowed to spend their money willingly to buy the legal copy. This was understandably not included as to those living in the centre of the universe (i.e. the US) it simply would not occur to them that there is an issue.
(2)
Books Unavailable - This is also annoying, when books are simply not published in e-formats. I am sure this will reduce over time, but I frankly expected more progress - but it is still an emerging market, so I'll give it another year or so to allow some catching up on past titles.
Some others:
(3)
Price I guess is always an issue, but in all honesty I can usually shop around and find discount or offer on books I want. Geo restrictions are becoming tighter (e.g. I can no longer fool Fictionwise into believing I am in the US) so that is limiting the options, hence price is now more of an issue. BTW, Fictionwise has lost my business permanently due to their drachonian regional restriction increases.
(4)
DRM is an unfortunate fact of life, and at the moment any system can be "liberated" so I don't care that much. But for people who can barely find the computer keyboard and simply want to buy a book and read (a not unreasonable request) this is a major issue and the sooner DRM dies the death ot deserves the better off we will all be (authors, publishers and readers alike).
Anyway, good poll overall and some interesting issues for publishers and authors to ponder...
