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6 of 7 people found the following post by Neil L. Shapiro to be helpful.
Gatie — I was trying to explain why I had originally said that this practice was bad for both publishers and readers. I had talked mostly about readers but the practice is also bad for publishers because of the piracy angle amongst others. As I said, I personally do not pirate books. Your shrill and unfounded personal accusations detract from what I had hoped would be a calm, rational discussion of an issue of great import to all of us. I suggest you reread my comments and try to respond with less vitriol.
Back in my college days I seldom read writing this good. You display a lot of knowledge without being intimidating. Your attention to detail is superb. You make clear-cut points on which I can concur.