One thing we need to keep in mind is that being a world wide forum users come to mobileread.com from all over the world. Copyright laws in the US are different (at present) from those in canada and other countries.
Personally I have no real problem in downloading ebook copies of works I already own in HB or PB formats.
I collect certain authors because I enjoy their work. I believe in supporting them by buying their product. I know that not everyone feels the same way or has access to the resources to do that.
The legal/ethical/moral debate will go on forever.
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