Amazon and Tolkein Estate force author to destroy all copies of his work. Only pirated copies will survive. - eviltoast
  • Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    If the estate had gone after the author, this would be a very different conversation; but that’s not what happened. The author chose to involve Tolkiens estate, knowing the current climate around copyright.

    I struggle to find sympathy for that.

    Then you add on direct personal insults instead of constructive conversation and I completely check out. It’s not worth my energy to have a discussion with such people.

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      11 months ago

      You’ve clearly already checked out considering I’m not even the person who insulted you. Here’s an idea, maybe don’t partake in conversations you’re not going to bother to even pay attention. I guarantee you’ll automatically come across as less of an asshole.

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        11 months ago

        I’m not even the person who insulted you

        I’m aware, the reply was still directed at you.

        You’ve clearly already checked out

        Yup, that’s what I just said.

        maybe don’t partake in conversations you’re not going to bother to even pay attention.

        You’re the third party entering the thread I created and a conversation I was having with someone else, long after I’ve clearly checked out.

        Maybe don’t involve yourself in other people’s conversations and then expect their full attention.