[yvanleterrible]

There is an ethical point I'd like to see resolved.

Many people buy books and records used. I do most of mine and not out of greed. When one buys used, nothing goes to the author. Should we outlaw used media outlets? I would like to see funds reach the authors in more ways, what they get is often ridiculous.

I feel that a basic direct sales approach such as Steve Jordan's is the better choice for authors. I'd like to see it combined with something else. When someone buys at Connect as an example, a certain part goes back to the author. Things should be the other way around but that is pure utopia. Here is my suggestion. There could be a site with book choices, click on titles and the sales are redirected to the author's site; he pays back the distributor. Everything could be automated and most of the funds generated by this type of coop would support its infrastructure and promotion of the works.