Subj : Re: Sp00k Audio Books on Audible.com
To   : Greenlfc
From : warmfuzzy
Date : Fri Oct 06 2023 21:10:43

 Gr> books/podcasts anymore.  However, a great way to build up your personal
 Gr> library is to head to your local dead tree library with a CD-ROM
 Gr> equipped laptop (or, a USB CD-ROM drive).  Grab a stack of interesting
 Gr> audio books and start ripping to MP3.

I'm not really into "stealing" audio books.  However, when it comes to book piracy the only reason it has been considered piracy is the stance of governments that makes it so.  There are many third world countries where it is perfectly legal to copy media as you see fit.  This thing about getting into trouble for sharing media is a Western idea and decision.  Really what is termed as piracy is the greatest respect of all, that you care enough for a book that you would share it with a friend.  Paying for books should be subsidized by the government, with those who pay for the books being libraries, schools, businesses, and students.  On that last part though I'm not certain, as some students would argue that they should get their school books for free as they are just using them to learn from.  Just my thoughts...

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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