Why can’t we all just get along?

[stacia_kane]

A little note in advance: I’m about to rant. I may rant at some length. I’m ranting about something other people have ranted about, as well. So be warned.

So here’s what happened. Wednesday, the New York Times ran an article about the Kindle and how many Kindle owners are now buying more books than they used to. The end of the article contained the

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[queenoftheskies]

Wow, people do behave badly in public, don't they?

[stacia_kane]

Shocking, isn't it? And some of them are STILL trying to justify their actions by blaming the NYT. *shakes head*

[adaveen]

God forbid these people find out about the public library

[stacia_kane]

I totally believe it's just business. But that's kind of my point; that because it's business we need to behave professionally, which means not going on some snipey little witch-hunt or whining to readers about our paychecks

[p_sunshine]

That lynch-mob was absolutely ridiculous. Thanks for posting.

[stacia_kane]

Yes, it was. Thanks for reading! :-)

[ex_kaz_maho]

Great post, Stace. Seriously, you hit the nail on the head here - we are all on the same side, right? I hate this stuff too... :(

[stacia_kane]

It's just so upsetting, isn't it, Kaz? Like just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...lol.

[cookie_chef]

Very well said.

[stacia_kane]

Thanks!