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Amazon revokes the concept of owning books, can edit books you already bought; PIRACY IS THE ANSWER!

submitted by dosvydanya_freedomz to technology 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 09:48:48 ago (+28/-1)     (www.youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfcoUdWCB9M



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[ - ] rabidR04CH 7 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 12:31:23 ago (+7/-0)

When I lost my second Kindle (I keep losing these things), I decided to buy a Kobo because I found out that it was Canadian, and I knew that I couldn't trust Amazon. To make sure that I could transfer my Amazon content over to the new device, I downloaded the DRM-protected books to my storage from their web site, then I downloaded the free and open-source Calibre to remove the DRM. You need to get a plug-in to remove it, but it removes the protection, and you are then free to read those books however and wherever you wish.

[ - ] Merlynn 5 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 14:07:36 ago (+5/-0)

This is why I stuck with dead tree format.

[ - ] Anus_Expander 4 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 15:09:11 ago (+4/-0)

E-books are gayer than Elton John's dick in Andy Dick's mouth

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 2 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 21:48:04 ago (+2/-0)

lmfao

[ - ] ProudRebel 3 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 10:47:40 ago (+3/-0)

[ - ] Consensus_Reality 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 21:22:01 ago (+1/-0)

1984 is not the future; it is the past.

Think about it....

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 14:40:36 ago (+1/-0)

I keep my door locked, so it's not happening.

[ - ] TheNoticing 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 11:04:04 ago (+1/-0)

Do they mean ebooks on Kindle? Because I would imagine they would be subject to lawsuits if they try to edit printed books themselves.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 12:00:20 ago (+1/-0)

yes that's what he meant. i had a book that was taken out. erased. it still shows up in my purchase history but it cannot be any longer downloaded

[ - ] Merlynn 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 14:06:57 ago (+1/-0)

Well,you paid for access to that book. Since you no longer have access,they should return your money. If they won't,well,a class action lawsuit would be in order.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 0 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 15:33:42 ago (+0/-0)

nah the book was part of a promotion i think. but this shows me to distrust their services even more

[ - ] Merlynn 1 point 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 20:58:00 ago (+1/-0)

Well,yeah. You can find most books for free anyway.

[ - ] AngryWhiteKeyboardWarrior 0 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 21:12:18 ago (+0/-0)

I had been using Kindle since 2010. I ditched it last Christmas for one of those color Kobos. I haven't paid for a book in years. Been getting everything for free on Anna's Archive or other places. If I can't find the book I want to read for free, I just don't read it.

[ - ] HeavyBrain 0 points 2 monthsFeb 19, 2025 11:19:38 ago (+0/-0)

You know whats even more save from editing than piracy? Stealing the physical copy.

I mean they fucked with the anarchist cook book around till nobody knew what version is what despite piracy (yeah yeah I know glow ops jew fake book)