Novelist and Aviator

Thursday, July 26, 2012

It's not censorship but it sure stinks

Holly Lisle recently posted about trying to get a book published for Apple's iBooks, but was rebuffed because she mentions Amazon in one of her teaching methods.  I don't know about you but that just ain't right.  While it may not be censorship by definition, it's not cool, and Apple is using its power to block any mention of a rival.  Holly pulled all of her self-pubbed books out of iBooks.  I have never been all-in with Apple, but I like most of their products.  I have an iPod, and iPhone and an iPad, and they work pretty damned well, but this behavior stinks and I wanted anyone who reads this blog to know about it.


Clear Ether!




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3 comments:

  1. The Happy WhiskJuly 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    That's too bad. But their company, their rules. Still don't agree with it though.

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  2. The Happy WhiskJuly 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    PS: Digging the new look of your blog.

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  3. Todd R MoodyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Hi Ivy! I'm glad you like the new look, thanks for commenting!

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