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Cutting off access to information in such a barbaric, offhanded way is the logical conclusion of the monopoly structure that enabled Amazon to do this without r
by thazework 4y ago
Cutting off access to information in such a barbaric, offhanded way is the logical conclusion of the monopoly structure that enabled Amazon to do this without repercussion. A triple monopoly in this case Amazon/Kindle/ E ink.
This will disproportionately impact those who do not live in the US/UK and rely on their subscription as the only reasonable means of timely access.
I urge you to write to write to jeff@amazon.com to voice your displeasure.
- braunboffel 4y ago> monopoly structure that enabled Amazon to do this without repercussion What monopoly structure?
- thazework 4y agoEink: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26143779 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26143779 Combine that with Amazon's newstand dominance in Eink news delivery, and the end result is that newstand's closure leaves readers with no viable alternative.
- braunboffel 4y agoAm I correct in describing above evidence as a throwaway claim on HN that was never substantiated and the throwaway account never responded to any requests for data? Do you have any other evidence that you used to form your conclusion?