That's like saying bicycles are obsolete and we can move on. Furthermore, it doesn't matter if they're "obsolete." In the case we're replying to, they provide

That's like saying bicycles are obsolete and we can move on. Furthermore, it doesn't matter if they're "obsolete." In the case we're replying to, they provide a non-revokable mechanism to reward the author if you decide to "pirate" the E-book. Complaining that it sends a misleading signal that physical books are still in demand is a weak, ridiculous excuse for stealing.