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[rebeltaz]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Odd. That happened back in 2009 and the only version of 1984 that was removed was an unauthorized version from MobileReference. And from what I remember, it was only removed if it was purchased from Amazon since the removal was done over Whispernet and was specific to that edition. Oddly, no one seems to have complained that at the same time, the unauthorized edition of Animal Farm from the same source was also removed.

I didn't have "Animal Farm" loaded at the time, but... just the fact that Amazon could, at their whim, delete something from your device was enough for me know that I would never again let these devices go online.

I would guess that the reason people complained about "1984" and not so much "Animal Farm" is because removing a book about Big Brother overreach and censorship was just a bit too ironic. or prophetic.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by rebeltaz

I would guess that the reason people complained about "1984" and not so much "Animal Farm" is because removing a book about Big Brother overreach and censorship was just a bit too ironic. or prophetic.

Very likely.

[shalym]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Odd. That happened back in 2009 and the only version of 1984 that was removed was an unauthorized version from MobileReference. And from what I remember, it was only removed if it was purchased from Amazon since the removal was done over Whispernet and was specific to that edition. Oddly, no one seems to have complained that at the same time, the unauthorized edition of Animal Farm from the same source was also removed.

Yes...and it was a book that was purchased and downloaded from Amazon, not sideloaded...and everyone that it happened to was reimbursed. You said that you had some *sideloaded* books removed from your device.

Shari

[rebeltaz]

Originally Posted by shalym

Yes...and it was a book that was purchased and downloaded from Amazon, not sideloaded...and everyone that it happened to was reimbursed. You said that you had some *sideloaded* books removed from your device.

Shari

I also said that I couldn't remember the names of them. It's been years. Whether reimbursed or not. Whether sideloaded or not. Amazon deleting ANYTHING off MY device is a no for me.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by rebeltaz

I also said that I couldn't remember the names of them. It's been years. Whether reimbursed or not. Whether sideloaded or not. Amazon deleting ANYTHING off MY device is a no for me.

Given this attitude toward Amazon, I'm really surprised you decided to get another Kindle. There are plenty of other options.

[rebeltaz]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Given this attitude toward Amazon, I'm really surprised you decided to get another Kindle. There are plenty of other options.

You're right... I'm not a fan of Amazon. I was able to get this reader for less than $20 refurbished, though, so... there aren't a lot of options (that I am aware of) at that price point.

[innocenat]

I am unsure how you expect Prime Reading, Kindle Unlimited, Libby, or even simply refunding a book via website to work if Amazon can't remotely delete books on device.