They only issue here is that they stopped following the "one book one rental" rule. You're allowed to "rent" out a digital copy but only if you have a physical version of the book not lent out. They stopped doing that during covid

[–] Sanity_in_Moderation@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Well then we should donate books to the Archive. Then in the interests of efficiency and cutting down on storage and transportation costs. I volunteer my home to store my newly donated books. If I ever need them back, I will request them.

[–] StarshipLazy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe even "one book one rental" was kind of a gray area. Publishers probably didn't sue at the time as the potential ruling was less certain, and they didn't want a precedent not in their favour.

[–] Stumblinbear@pawb.social 3 points 1 year ago

Libraries have been doing it for ages, this isn't hugely different

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