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Originally Posted by Iphinome
I'm going to just parrot elfwreck here, she had the right to do it. But it wasn't nice, taking donations implied that it was paid for that's all.
You threw some books up already finished and can take them down at your pleasure. She put hers up bit by bit and took donations in exchange for posting the next chapter. Think of it as someone building a castle and every day people who think castles are pretty cool come by and drop off a few home depot gift cards to keep the project going. Then when the castle is finished someone picks it up with a helicopter and flies it away. The people who offered their help stand there stunned saying what the hell.
Her choice, no laws broken, no promise to keep the castle where it was built. Just... I don't have the words. uncool I guess. If i were the publicist I'd be offering people who donated over a certain level autographed hardcovers or something to try to smooth ruffled feathers and maybe everyone who donated a coupon for a discount on the hardcover. Something to show those people that they really do matter because they probably feel used right now. But that's just me, I think a short term hit in income beats long term bad will.
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Originally Posted by Iphinome
I understand there can be a difference of opinion and I'm not overly familiar with this situation just what I've read since the thread was posted thank you for seeing my side you're far more polite than some other people. In another thread I'm being crucified as a thief and a freeloader for arguing in favor of shorter copyright so a civil disagreement feel like you just gave me a big hug and a cookie.
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I read this nodding my head in agreement the whole way. Well said. I also agree with GeoffC and his parallel to Charles Dickens works.
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