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Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by thefurdrake » Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 12:57 AM UTC

brigandish wrote: post #510

thefurdrake wrote: post #486

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... You do realize that examples don't provide a constraint, right? ... right? Anyway, you seem very confused with internet vernacular; everyone else was able to grasp the context. You appear to be the only individual experiencing difficulties. Just saying.

Yes, there’s no constraint, feel free to use language as you wish. That doesn’t make your argument any better as to what words actually mean , given examples, from a dictionary, when you claim to know how to use one and that I don’t. Inane , specious , and mendacious are other entries in the dictionary that come to mind. I also have no trouble comprehending the argument before me, it’s simply misdescribed. Can you no…

Hey man, I'm just gonna point out why the examples don't provide constraints. I'm surprised you didn't realize this, seeing as you're intimately familiar with the operation of a dictionary. Under the first definition:

> an arduous task

And let's take a look back to the post to which you originally replied!

> but the post above explain an arduous process

Wow, those look really similar, don't they? The quoted usage you find so objectionable is /nearly identical/ to the example you yourself copied. Galaxy brain.

Here's another definition you might want to study. It will really help reduce your confusion with internet interactions:

Hyperbole (noun) > extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")

I truly believe once you internalize this information you will grasp where you went wrong.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by memefrog » Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 4:34 AM UTC

mavhc wrote: post #506

memefrog wrote: post #495

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Right, because the Apple app store is used by people that own iPhones, which are expensive luxury goods for people with lots of disposable income. The Android app store is used by everyone else. The Apple app store is still a minority player in terms of market share. I genuinely don't understand how you can simultaneously post these stats and claim that Apple's business model is bad for people that develop apps for A…

Apps, fine. Charge people, say, $99/year to be on their platform and get moderation. But digital goods? Not fine. Google also reviews apps using humans, and allows 3rd party app stores. Interestingly they say their 15-30% fee pays for Android development. You'd think Apple's $400 profit per phone would pay for iOS development. Apparently Google Play Store Kindle app has the same restrictions

No, this isn't a negotiation or about what you think it ought to be, or what you think is fair. You don't get to dictate Apple's pricing to Apple any more than they get to dictate your pricing to you on your platform. It's their platform. You can take it, or you can leave it.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by brigandish » Sat, Aug 12, 2023, 1:12 AM UTC

thefurdrake wrote: post #511

brigandish wrote: post #510

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Yes, there’s no constraint, feel free to use language as you wish. That doesn’t make your argument any better as to what words actually mean , given examples, from a dictionary, when you claim to know how to use one and that I don’t. Inane , specious , and mendacious are other entries in the dictionary that come to mind. I also have no trouble comprehending the argument before me, it’s simply misdescribed. Can you no…

Hey man, I'm just gonna point out why the examples don't provide constraints. I'm surprised you didn't realize this, seeing as you're intimately familiar with the operation of a dictionary. Under the first definition: > an arduous task And let's take a look back to the post to which you originally replied! > but the post above explain an arduous process Wow, those look really similar, don't they? The quoted usage you…

> you will grasp where you went wrong.

Beginning a back and forth over how to use a dictionary with someone who defines how to use a dictionary after the fact to help their point?

> Galaxy brain.

This is not Reddit or Twitter, please refrain from such petty, openly disrespectful and, shall we say arduous, slurs.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by thefurdrake » Sat, Aug 12, 2023, 2:19 AM UTC

brigandish wrote: post #513

thefurdrake wrote: post #511

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey man, I'm just gonna point out why the examples don't provide constraints. I'm surprised you didn't realize this, seeing as you're intimately familiar with the operation of a dictionary. Under the first definition: > an arduous task And let's take a look back to the post to which you originally replied! > but the post above explain an arduous process Wow, those look really similar, don't they? The quoted usage you…

> you will grasp where you went wrong. Beginning a back and forth over how to use a dictionary with someone who defines how to use a dictionary after the fact to help their point? > Galaxy brain. This is not Reddit or Twitter, please refrain from such petty, openly disrespectful and, shall we say arduous , slurs.

It is very telling to me that you first chose to ignore the definition I provided, and now you have chosen to ignore how your example was demonstrably self-destructive. You're grasping desperately for straws by focusing on everything not inconvenient for your initial point.

I'll take that as an admission you know you're wrong.

Here's some more advice for ya: Do your homework next time and come prepared. Or maybe, just maybe, don't try to play the pedantic card. It's clearly not your best game.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by orangepenguin » Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 5:15 PM UTC

Tao3300 wrote: post #488

maximinus_thrax wrote: post #445

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There's tons of corroborating evidence online, it's hard not to be convinced.

So what did you see that finally convinced you?

All I'm seeing here is a commenter who has made a claim and won't support that claim with evidence. I wish they'd answer your question.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by archon810 » Wed, Aug 16, 2023, 1:07 AM UTC

rg111 wrote: post #494

archon810 wrote: post #492

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I tried Telegram at first and found several channels all claiming to be official, but without obvious instructions for such a bot. Then I tried Googling, and there are countless shady links. It's unclear what the real thing is and what's a scam/spam. https://www.reddit.com/r/zlibrary is full of warnings about scam websites. My point is it's hardly easier, let alone safe, compared to Amazon. Edit: Is it this? https://…

Not that. You try the link that says Single Login. I use ZLib since before it was popular. So there was near zero risks of scam sites.

There's no Single Login url on that page. But there's one I found here https://singlelogin.me/. Except it's seized by the FBI.

Re: I would rather see my books get pirated than this

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Post by projectileboy » Sun, Aug 20, 2023, 7:59 PM UTC

scubbo wrote: post #503

projectileboy wrote: post #208

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Your mileage may definitely vary. In 20+ years, I’ve had four incidents of receiving obviously counterfeit goods; no idea if it has happened more often than that and I was just unaware.

Certainly fair! I suspect there's probably some concentration in particular product areas - would be interested to see any research done (though that'd be tricky, given the cost involved and the difficulty in proving something to be counterfeit)

Good point. I only have my own anecdata and that of friends; it would be nice to see some real stats. Of course, even if Amazon has that data, they would be unlikely to share!