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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z
Unfortunately, we are seeing more oligopolies forming that in any time in US history. The perfect example is the mobile providers (note how they have banned together on termination fee costs). My wife and I are actually visiting our local library again as it is a great place to relax and learn with others wanting to do the same. Digital media has it place, but I'm not convinced that we are there yet. And truly, how many books/magazines are really worth the price you pay for them (everyone these days is writing a book)? The classics are priceless, most of what passes as literature today is rubbish.
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Exactly, it seems anyone can write a book and publish and charge X amount.
My issue with current digital media (on any device) is the idea that because it cost 10 dollars for the magazine it should cost 10 dollars for the digital version.
Why? I understand hardware cost to host a server to distribute the media is similar to printing it, but not anywhere near as much as print media. You truly just need one copy of an item to give it to the world so we are not needing the extra raw materials of ink, paper, etc.
I think current media providers (magazine, newspaper, etc.) view the digital era as their out to keep going on, but have yet to understand that the digital world is a whole new ball game.