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> Eh, one “buys” the right to temporarily have the item on their device, until Amazon decides to revoke that right. By that definition of "buy" renters are hom
by _Algernon_ 4y ago
> Eh, one “buys” the right to temporarily have the item on their device, until Amazon decides to revoke that right.
By that definition of "buy" renters are home owners.
- bumby 4y ago>renters are home owners. No, they are lease buyers. The lease (like the e-book purchase) is a right to use for a period of time. It's not equivalent to ownership. (That's not to say I don't think the practice by Amazon is bad)