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Originally Posted by petermillard
It's his money - nothing wrong in buying different versions of something if you find one more convenient than the other. I've bought paperback versions of hardbacks I already own just to take on holiday and leave behind; I've bought eBook versions of print books I own because I prefer reading them - but I don't regard print books as a 'failure'
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The difference is, this guy is concluding that his eccentric habit of buying multiple copies of a book in both print and digital somehow means the writing is on the wall for the dedicated e-reader. It's not just about the validity of his lifestyle--of course he is free to do what he wishes--it's about his assuming his habits will be reflected in the marketplace at large.