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I like the idea, but this is the problem with e-publishing/self-publishing/indie. No real filter that stops crappy books from appearing. The normal setup takes care of this, because no publisher will sell crappy books. The reason of course, because they won't sell. So you are reasonable assured that the book you buy is decent at least. E-publishing/self-publishing/indie like smashword has a real problem with this. I'm not assured that what I'm buying is good. I can read a sample of course, but this takes time, time I might not want to spend. And even if I do read a book I might not want to spend the time writing a review or even rating the book. Don't forget, customers are lazy bums. Thus there are very few reviews to go by. Finding a solution for this won't be easy.
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