Quote by Richard Stallman

With paper printed books, you have certain freedoms. You can acquire the book anonymously by paying cash, which is the way I always buy books. I never use a credit card. I don't identify to any database when I buy books. Amazon takes away that freedom.

With paper printed books, you have certain freedoms. You can

Summary

This quote emphasizes the author's preference for paper printed books over digital platforms like Amazon. They argue that paper books provide certain freedoms, such as the ability to purchase anonymously with cash and avoid being recorded in any database. By contrast, using credit cards and purchasing books through Amazon removes these freedoms, thereby limiting personal privacy and autonomy. The quote highlights the concern that digital platforms can intrude on personal privacy rights that exist when buying physical books.

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By Richard Stallman

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