judge

Apparently Earls entire life has been ruined and now he must stop his work. It's all someone elses fault. it all gets abit tiring hearing it.


Gee Michael, thanks for that stunning insight.


Yes, just ask Sir Francis Drake

judge

Because the world is full of "useful idiots"

Sheshbazzar

Hardly. Earl encountered one of lifes low spots, stumbled a bit, and is being forced to make some adjustments.

While some only see it as an opportuinty to kick him while he is down, his friends see an opportunity to offer their help and encouragement.
I believe that in the long run Earl will work his way through his present problems just fine, learn a lot through the experience, and will end up far stronger and far more respected for it.

temporalillusion

Or 1000 at 99 cents each? Nothing wrong with that.

Why though? If the goal is to make money, then the price should be whatever it is that makes the most money. Actual value is almost meaningless when determining price.

That's from a strictly consumer point of view though.

Is it a perception thing among more academic circles? Meaning that many academics (or more influential people you might be trying to persuade with your book) won't view it as having value if it was priced at only 99 cents?

I'm not trying to suggest that 99 cents is the right price point, I'd assume ebooks have a different value proposition as compared to mobile apps (which is where I'm coming from). But if the ultimate goal is to make the most amount of money while getting the book into the most number of hands, 750 copies at $5 each is better than 250 copies at $15 each isn't it (from a purely speculative all things being equal point of view)?

I didn't know the exact amount but I figured it was something like that, Apple takes their pound of flesh for us as well.

judge

Well if that is the attitude he adopts I wish him all the best.

judge

Yes. thank god for SOPA. Thank god the govt will save us from terrorists

mountainman

Good news. Another milestone of the journey past.

judge

Stopping people sharing information might not be as easy is it seems.

What Are Magnet Links

Tribler file-sharing software cannot be shut down

An interesting study on online piracy.

Reel Piracy: The Effect of Online Film Piracy on International Box Office Sales

Vorkosigan

Just bought it!

Vorkosigan

youngalexander

Hey, way to go Earl. I have my signed paperback of course, but also love my kindle. Will not be buying any more tree fodder if I can help it. Might just spend AUD $13.84 for the more convenient e-format. That way I can take it with us when we visit the States in May-June.