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by beoba 5625 days ago
A single copy being handed out potentially infinitely! For free! THEFT!
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Some countries actually pay a fee per time leant out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Lending_Right

And a single copy can only service a small number too, not an infinite number, as only one person can be in possession of it at one time and usually borrow it for weeks at a time.