I don't normally put my two cents in but my entire feed has been filled up lately with posts regarding Pirating of books. It's a shame that this happens. I feel bad for the authors because YES - it is stealing! Will it end? Probably not..... I agree that people who use the sites to download illegal books are stealing. Just like it is stealing if you go into walmart and walk out with a TV without paying for it.
Where my two cents comes in is this.... for some authors to go out there and blame "bloggers" for arcs being distributed is like me saying all "Authors" plagiarize! Not all of us "bloggers" distribute arcs given to us. Just like not all "authors" plagiarize! I know authors are irate and pissed off at the situation and trust me I would be too. I just think there is a better way to go about sharing your feelings on the situation. It's hurtful to think that bloggers are getting a bad rep for something others have done.
MOST Bloggers work for FREE to promote your books for you. FREE!!!!!! We take time out of our day to help authors because we support them and want to get the word out for them. So remember this...... those "bloggers" you are complaining about should be called out personally if you find out who they are. You should also remember that those of us working for you for FREE are a small part of the reason you do get a paycheck every month.
Don't burn all bridges!
To those reading that may or may not be involved in pirating of books. SHAME ON YOU! and for those who have illegally downloaded a pirated book.... SHAME ON YOU TOO!
Amen...I am the owner of Magic of Books Promotions and I value the bloggers for the "free" work they do. Without your passion for books, I and the authors I showcase wouldn't be able to do what we're passionate about. We are all a family in a way and we must all learn to lean on each other. One bad apple destroys the delicate balance. I'm not sure what has happened recently, but piracy is an ongoing issue. It's nearly impossible to determine who has done the pirating, but I think it speaks volumes at how wonderful a book is if someone has taken the time to decode/recode Mobi files and look for a site to put it in. I still think those sites are disgusting. Thanks for letting me weigh in.
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