On Monday 16 July 2007, Richard Davey wrote:
As a published author I would *rather* people read a PDF of my work,
than not read it at all because they couldn't afford the printed
version. But that is my choice to make, not yours.
I would never be so two-faced as to rant about pirates and 'stealing'
software, but I hate with a vengeance those who claim what they've done
*isn't* stealing. That's just insanity. When it comes down to it, it
IS black or white - you either paid for it, or you didn't, and anyone
who claims there is some "middle ground" based on the digital nature
of the item is living in a fucking fantasy world. Wake up and smell
the coffee.
Really? Did you cite and pay every source you used in your book? And what about those of us who downloaded books that we've bought?
Seriously, I think you need to get a grip yourself. When and if you become that popular, and when and if PHP becomes that popular, then you can discuss rampant pirating of PHP books online. But until then, it's more theoretical.