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<blockquote data-quote="Umbran" data-source="post: 6287123" data-attributes="member: 177"><p>I don't argue that. I argue that I am not sure I *care*. </p><p></p><p>As you yourself noted, Acts of God are a zero sum argument. Same goes for nebulous worries about the future. It's a boogeyman. Maybe something bad could happen in the future! Oh noes!</p><p></p><p>That's why I remarked that, from the horde of physical books I already own, I reread only a handful. If I had to re-purchase every one that I reread, it would not be a major financial burden. Thus, if I were to create a collection of ebooks, and lose access to them, would this really have an impact on me? Setting aside "the principle of the thing" would it really matter in my day-to-day life? I am not convinced it'd be a big deal.</p><p></p><p>Thus, what might happen in 20 years doesn't really influence my choice of format today. I choose based off what I want in my experience *now*. If I'm buying a gaming product, it is in physical form if reasonably possible. If I'm intending to read it on my commute, it is probably in ebook format. If I'm intending to read it at home, it could be either. And so on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Umbran, post: 6287123, member: 177"] I don't argue that. I argue that I am not sure I *care*. As you yourself noted, Acts of God are a zero sum argument. Same goes for nebulous worries about the future. It's a boogeyman. Maybe something bad could happen in the future! Oh noes! That's why I remarked that, from the horde of physical books I already own, I reread only a handful. If I had to re-purchase every one that I reread, it would not be a major financial burden. Thus, if I were to create a collection of ebooks, and lose access to them, would this really have an impact on me? Setting aside "the principle of the thing" would it really matter in my day-to-day life? I am not convinced it'd be a big deal. Thus, what might happen in 20 years doesn't really influence my choice of format today. I choose based off what I want in my experience *now*. If I'm buying a gaming product, it is in physical form if reasonably possible. If I'm intending to read it on my commute, it is probably in ebook format. If I'm intending to read it at home, it could be either. And so on. [/QUOTE]
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