Pirating ebooks?

[schneefink]

I was talking about this recently and I'm wondering what you guys think.

Poll #20275

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 38

It's okay to pirate an ebook when:

never
3 (7.9%)

you already own the ebook but it's on a different device
27 (71.1%)

you already own a physical copy of the book
17 (44.7%)

you used to own a copy of the book but don't anymore
4 (10.5%)

the library has a copy of the book
2 (5.3%)

the author is a terrible person that you don't want to give money to
16 (42.1%)

you can't afford to buy it
9 (23.7%)

you can't afford to buy it right now but plan to buy it once you can
11 (28.9%)

you can't buy it for technical reasons
21 (55.3%)

other (please explain in a comment)
8 (21.1%)

Comments

[frith_in_thorns]

I have pirated lots of ebooks where I already own the physical copy. Because I want to both have a paper copy to admire on my bookshelves and lend out, and also I find ereading much more convenient most of the time (I can do other stuff at the same time). But I don't want to pay twice!

I really think paper books should come with a code where you can one-time download an e-version, like you can with CDs now.

[schneefink]

Agreed! I'd even be willing to pay a little bit more if it means I get both physical copy + ebook

[frith_in_thorns]

Definitely! It's such a no-brainer to me.

[cesy]

Yes, this would be so useful.