Re: [OM] OT. Books

[Chris Barker]

Yes, Amazon and companies like it worry me – just as a large majority in 
Parliament (or any legislature) worries me.  They have way too much influence, 
both commercially and politically, especially in countries where the political 
system is driven by money.

That doesn't mean that I don't use Amazon, but I try to diversify my consumer 
activities . . .

Chris

On 7 Jun 14, at 10:06, Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> My point was not about e-books vs. paper but about the near monopoly Amazon
> is becoming (despite efforts from some competitors) - leading to the
> effective censorship of works from some sources when the publishers won't
> fall in line with Amazon t's and c's...
> 
> e.g.
> http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/new-chapter-in-antiamazon-feelings-as-hachette-loses-the-plot-over-margins-9503906.html
> 

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