07-03-2009, 10:43 AM | #46 |
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Agreed. Isn't this all part of the user/license agreement every Kindle owner agrees to when they purchase the device? It seems that people are getting upset over something that they themselves agreed to let Amazon do.
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07-03-2009, 11:08 AM | #48 |
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microsoft's terms for windows and various products like media player have given them permission to "look" inside your computer for years. and let's not forget that if a company overpays you via direct deposit in the u.s., they can go right in and remove that money, then deposit a different amount.
i think all this stuff is extremely intrusive and undermines our privacy (originally i was going to say "right to privacy", but obviously we don't have that), but on the other hand, seems like no one reads their terms and conditions. i know a couple guys whose computers were shut down via microsoft when they found "stolen" software. in the case of both guys, they didn't have stolen software. in one case, it took my friend two weeks to get everything cleared up with microsoft so he could use his computer again. |
07-03-2009, 11:10 AM | #49 | |
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07-03-2009, 11:22 AM | #50 | |
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07-03-2009, 11:26 AM | #51 | |
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From the Kindle lifestyles selection. partment * ‹ Kindle Store * ‹ Kindle Books * Lifestyle & Home * Cooking, Food & Wine (3,298) * Gay & Lesbian (309) * Home & Garden (4,737) * Parenting & Families (6,247) * Poker (111) * Puzzles & Games (1,007) http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12466347...Cn%3A292975011 |
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07-03-2009, 11:27 AM | #52 |
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When I typed "Lesbian" into the Kindle books search engine, this is what I got.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_ki...esbian&x=0&y=0 |
07-03-2009, 11:28 AM | #53 | |
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Also, has anyone bought a used Kindle which the previous owner left stuff on? After you registered it on YOUR Amazon account, did Amazon delete the stuff belonging to the former owner? |
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07-03-2009, 11:35 AM | #54 | |
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That isn't what I'm talking about. I don't really have time for a long discussion. Search for "amazon censors GLBT" and you'll find plenty, including the letters Jeff Bezos sent to authors who complained. http://www.gossiprocks.com/forum/boo...e3-100888.html Be sure to read the comments to get the real scoop. They absolutely removed LGBT titles from the search & sales rankings. Last edited by doreenjoy; 07-03-2009 at 11:40 AM. |
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07-03-2009, 11:56 AM | #55 |
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Although Amazon will remove a book from your Kindle, they will not (yet) remove the copy you made to your computer.
You did copy the file to your computer, right? You can copy it back to the Kindle someday and ready it again, I suppose. |
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Product Details * Format: Kindle Edition * File Size: 51 KB * Publisher: MC Publications (February 14, 2008) * Sold by: Amazon Digital Services * Language: English * ASIN: B00140Q8TC * Average Customer Review: 1 Review 5 star: (0) 4 star: (0) 3 star: (0) 2 star: (0) 1 star: (1) › See all customer reviews... 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review) * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,654 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #5 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Nonfiction > Sexuality > Lesbians |
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07-03-2009, 01:01 PM | #57 |
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It was more than just Lesbian and gay titles. It was also not all of them (just a majority from what was reported at the time).
And it's also not true to say that "no reason was given" they did give a reason and stated that it was not intentional, but an unexpected result of another change they had made if memory serves. Whether or not you believe this explanation is another point entirely. |
07-03-2009, 01:08 PM | #58 |
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All of this is another reason for me to never buy a Kindle and to recommend to anyone I talk to that they avoid the Kindle. There is no way I want anyone being able to remotely spy on whatever I decide to load on my device. Whether loaded through Amazon, or private documents I load myself. I do not want amazon spying on my device and possibly reading whatever private documents I've decided I need to carry on my device.
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07-03-2009, 01:10 PM | #59 |
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Amazon's explanation: http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6651080.html
The discussion here about the problem at the time: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44781 |
07-03-2009, 01:13 PM | #60 |
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