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Oh yeah I have been around quite some time and I know all the arguments for and against the downloading of copyrighted books. I pretty much limit myself to thoses that I know are in the public domain. However, just for the sake of argument I take a stand that if I already own a hard copy then I think I am entitled to download a "e" version. Another point is the paper back and used book trade stores. Do they pay a royalty to the author or to their estate when they make a profit on the book? I think not. Another point is that many books have or had been in the public domain for years and then some profit motivated person (not that I am opposed to profit making) comes along renews the coopyright for a dime and starts making money off the work that he / she never had a hand in the making of.
I just love this argument lol........But to be honest I buy many more books in both formats (hard and soft) than I download on the sly......and just so no one gets their panties in a wad we are not having a discussion about hacking, cracking, warez or any other illegal stuff......just friendly discussion about right from wrong and alternate viewpoints.
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