onewithshoes · 26-30, F
We've reached the point where we have to question the wisdom of cutting down trees to store information.
We've also reached he point where we have to ask why the internet shouldn't be a huge public library.
That brings us, though, to the point of needing to ask how authors are to be incentivised to write.
We've also reached he point where we have to ask why the internet shouldn't be a huge public library.
That brings us, though, to the point of needing to ask how authors are to be incentivised to write.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@onewithshoes Paper pulp can be made from crop trees, but whether it always is, I would not like to say.
Anyway, the more the Internet expands the greedier it is for electricity, trading one environmental problem for another.
I suppose authors could be persuaded to write if they know their work is still available for sale, even if digitally rather than on paper. Also, for readers as well as authors, if each book will still be available in ten, twenty... x years time or simply deleted on a calendar-based whim by the web-sites' bean-counters. There have already been many questions raised about the behaviour of music-streamers, in both royalties and long-term retention.
Anyway, the more the Internet expands the greedier it is for electricity, trading one environmental problem for another.
I suppose authors could be persuaded to write if they know their work is still available for sale, even if digitally rather than on paper. Also, for readers as well as authors, if each book will still be available in ten, twenty... x years time or simply deleted on a calendar-based whim by the web-sites' bean-counters. There have already been many questions raised about the behaviour of music-streamers, in both royalties and long-term retention.
in10RjFox · M
Though It's an individual's choice, there is something called purpose of reading and listening. While paperback and ebooks are read, audio books are heard.
Ears are open all the time but eyes need to be kept open. Reading is once own pace while audio visuals come with its own pace.
Once a book is read, it's like an empty bottle of liquor. There are also many who collect and showcase empty bottles.
Most paperback are old books and not current. Most paperback are outdated. Ebooks like movies can reach millions of readers at once but paperback cannot.
Ebooks can be programmed to give you company. You can meet people who are on the same page as you.. 😀😀😀
Ears are open all the time but eyes need to be kept open. Reading is once own pace while audio visuals come with its own pace.
Once a book is read, it's like an empty bottle of liquor. There are also many who collect and showcase empty bottles.
Most paperback are old books and not current. Most paperback are outdated. Ebooks like movies can reach millions of readers at once but paperback cannot.
Ebooks can be programmed to give you company. You can meet people who are on the same page as you.. 😀😀😀
I prefer reading may it be ebooks or physical books. I try to avoid buying too many books. The only thing I like keeping are reference books and coffee table ones. but if I am doing something physical, I prefer to listen to audiobooks. It was a bit weird initially , but now I am used to it.
BrandNewMan · M
Like physical better in general .. but for ebooks for air travel and audio books for making use of long road trips, I've adapted
twistedrope · 26-30, M
bowman81 · M
Yes.
I use all three. Audio books are great on long drives.
I use all three. Audio books are great on long drives.
NoGamesTolerated · F
LamontCranston · M
benJohnson99 · 18-21, M
Bri89 · 31-35, M
I prefer physical books.
BridgeOvertroubledWaters · 61-69, M
Physical books
Beautywithin · 36-40, F
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M
Physical books only for me.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
SethGreene531 · M
Physical books, audiobooks - second.
