Not a question -- spreading the word I heard on another writers' website. Someone posted this, and there are other authors who say their work is also being downloaded without permission:
"There is a site called Scrib'd, which offers subscribers unlimited access to books, downloaded for free. My book is there, though I certainly never gave any permission for this.
Published authors amongst you might wish to check your book against the website, and then issue cease and desist notices.
I reckon we should all insist the website pays us for any unauthorised downloads it has allowed too. That'd teach 'em!
The website is here: https://www.scribd.com/"
Might be wise for anyone published to check it out...
Visited the site. It has a subscription fee of $8.99 per month!
I've heard this about Scrib'd before, Charlie; a friend found her children's novel on there. They don't notify you, or ask permission, which is in default of your rights as the author. If they are a subscription service, they are accepting payment for supplying works to which they have no title of ownership. That sounds like book-jacking.
If you haven't given permission, and you aren't being paid for your work, don't accept this!
I don't understand why Al you are disparaging over Charlie's post, after all it is highlighting the same problem that illegal music downloads had on the music business. The fight has to start somewhere and usually it starts with peoples awareness. I for one hope this is the beginning of the end for sites like this. I agree they do need to be taught a lesson. It is amazing how many untalented people make a VERY good living by knowing how to use the internet with criminal intent.
Regards Paul.