tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post6902662540584286504..comments2024-03-28T15:24:10.544-07:00Comments on The Vincent Zandri Vox: Book Piracy and Just Plain Cheap!Vincent Zandrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00034793324551937995noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-18194967637771546942010-06-09T14:25:35.220-07:002010-06-09T14:25:35.220-07:00Regarding the library argument: libraries have bee...Regarding the library argument: libraries have been an established, ACCEPTABLE way for people to have access to all kinds of books. As an author, I don't consider people borrowing my book from the library as piracy at all. <br /><br />First, the library bought my books, so I've been paid my royalty. Secondly, there are programs established in Canada that pay me when libraries (and other places) use my works, so I feel compensated. Eventually the paperback of Whale Song will wear out and they'll have to replace it--hence, another sale. Or they'll discover they need more copies and will buy more.<br /><br />So no, libraries are not even close to pirate sites.<br /><br />I'm with Zoe here. There aren't any excuses. Piracy is theft, plain and simple, which is why it is illegal. If those laws change, we'll have to learn to adapt. Until then, these are the laws and authors have the right to fight piracy.<br /><br />Support authors, buy a book!<br /><br />Cheryl Kaye Tardif<br /><a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com" rel="nofollow">www.cherylktardif.com</a>Cheryl Tardifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160526951596806898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-18031262407628440952010-06-04T14:32:25.632-07:002010-06-04T14:32:25.632-07:00@wildlypoetic I offer freebies from my own site th...@wildlypoetic I offer freebies from my own site that are legal. I offer very inexpensive e-reads. I'll have a free podcast. <br /><br />I think it's respectful if someone wants to try out a specific author for them to at least check to see what the author is offering them.<br /><br />Some of us really do go out of our way to make it EASY for someone to want to buy us by giving samples and low-cost e-reads.<br /><br />There is a point where piracy is discovery and a way around all the draconian BS of large corporations, but then there is a point where piracy is just being a douche.<br /><br />Even Kindle offers GENEROUS free samples of everything they sell and an app so you can check it out on your PC if you don't have a Kindle.<br /><br />The arguments for piracy get thinner every day IMO.Zoe Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589718828140163088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-9624419020366271742010-06-04T13:50:00.434-07:002010-06-04T13:50:00.434-07:00I think the same thing. I feel guilty about sharin...I think the same thing. I feel guilty about sharing books but then it's a great way to introduce people to authors they might not otherwise read.<br />I found my favorite author that way and have purchased several of his novels thanks to that gift.<br />Personally, I don't purchase a book unless I plan on keeping it in my collection.Jodi Langston-Wildlypoetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235121519388333964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-76774474868973666922010-06-01T13:45:32.916-07:002010-06-01T13:45:32.916-07:00Libraries right? Ok, my take on all this is a litt...Libraries right? Ok, my take on all this is a little goofy, and I'm more annoyed with the particular blond in particular, but in all reality I actually give a way a lot of books, so long as I know know people are going to appreciate them...E-Books are different in that I'll only just getting started with them...I'm not sure what the future holds...:)<br />VVincent Zandrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034793324551937995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-416636088250794942010-06-01T11:39:36.143-07:002010-06-01T11:39:36.143-07:00Interesting viewpoint. How do you feel about publi...Interesting viewpoint. How do you feel about public libraries then? Isn't that just organized and approved piracy?Agnothiesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608245726492815186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-55222888797246580322010-06-01T11:31:11.149-07:002010-06-01T11:31:11.149-07:00The way I see it someone isn't my fan unless t...The way I see it someone isn't my fan unless they paid for it or got it free legitimately (from my site or from emailing me. If someone is too poor to pay 99 cents or they don't know me and want to try me, I'm more than willing to give them a free digital copy).<br /><br />But someone who can't have the courtesy of even contacting me or taking legitimately, who want to STEAL, they aren't my fan. I don't care how much they say they like my writing, they don't like it enough to attach monetary value to it.Zoe Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589718828140163088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700951761193012168.post-16759368611340593432010-06-01T11:29:23.546-07:002010-06-01T11:29:23.546-07:00I think the big problem/difference with e-piracy i...I think the big problem/difference with e-piracy is that people can give it away INDEFINITELY to 5,000 people if they want. One print book is one print book, period. And eventually it will wear out after several "re-giftings".Zoe Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589718828140163088noreply@blogger.com