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by 999900000999 1578 days ago
>The lawsuit aims to stop the longstanding and widespread library practice of Controlled Digital Lending, which would stop the hundreds of libraries using that system, including the Internet Archive, from providing their patrons with digital books.

I could of swore the entire reason IA got in trouble is they decided to lend out unlimited copies.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/11/books/internet-archive-na...

Common sense dictates you don't do this. Don't poke the bear. A blatant violation of copyright law isn't a good way to stay afloat.

It would be nice for IA to come to a settlement. Stop offering books period. We have Libby which does this with local libraries.