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Originally Posted by HarryT
You're forced to resort to illegal books? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that you choose to resort to them? If you object so very strongly to DRM you could always buy the paperback - or just read something else.
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Actually, I said that I was forced to resort to illegal
ebooks, which I think it pretty accurate. But you're right, I guess I was only 'forced' because of my own decisions regarding DRM.
I have made fair use of my local library and paperbacks, but I prefer to read on an ereader, now that I've been spoiled by the experience... is that so wrong?
For authors I truly enjoy, like Elizabeth, I will support them by purchasing a 1st-hand paperback, if I can. Which promptly get donated so a local library, hospital or charity, because I simply don't have the room for more bookshelves.
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Originally Posted by cfrizz
Either buy the books or find someone else to buy from, but applying excuses to JUSTIFY illegal downloading is just stupid.
I'm sure she will have other customers willing to buy her books regardless of drm or not. I doubt you will be missed.  |
I wasn't giving excuses or justifications, I was just sharing my personal opinion. I know that I'm in the minority, but that doesn't, in itself, make my argument invalid.... In the very least, I certainly don't appreciate your condescension just because you don't share my particular POV.