This is actually one of the things that pisses me off but I can't see how there is a way around it.
If I own the actual book, why can't I have the e-version of it for free?

I realise this is probably a stupid argument, before anyone calls me on it. It just makes sense in my head.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 11:59, 6 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

I understand why this isn't the case, but I do think if you buy a dvd, or cd, or book, these days the digital version should be available free with it too.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:00, Reply)

You get that with Blu-ray.
Buy one and it gives the download code for your digital device.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:01, Reply)

I have seen this, however I rarely buy physical media
Because I'm not in the 90's anymore.
( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:05, Reply)

Most decent record companies will give you a free download of an album if you buy it on vinyl.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:01, Reply)

I don't see that it is a stupid argument.
It's like downloading stuff I own on CD because I can't be bothered to go into the loft and get the CD down and rip it.

Or downloading TV series that I know someone who has watched as they would have described it to me anyway so there is nothing wrong with me watching it.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:01, Reply)

I think the problem with books is the ownership model
as in, how do I prove it for a book I bought 20 years ago?

Edit - I didn't read the last line of you post properly. SneakyROFFLE.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:02, Reply)

Send the publisher a photo of you in your house with a cup of tea and a copy of the book.

(Bazongaloid, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:06, Reply)

THIS CANNOT FAIL.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:07, Reply)

This is the sensible answer we have been searching for.
*applauds*
( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:09, Reply)

Just take a photo of every page.

(PsychoChomp, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:03, Reply)

This argument can go back and forth for ages though
I felt it was a bit shit to have to pay for all my movies again to get them on DVD, but I did. But I didn't feel bad downloading a copy of a movie I already owned on DVD to put it on my media centre. I feel less bad when it comes to downloading TV shows because at the click of a button on my remote I can record every episode of a TV show on my media centre anyway when its on TV. The downloads are just smaller file sizes.
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:10, Reply)

I don't particularly like the change from buying a physical object
to purchasing a licence to watch/listen to something, which can then be changed or even withdrawn from me at any time without my consent.
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:28, Reply)

This is true
but for every person like yourself there are many more who like the convenience.
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 12:31, Reply)