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I don't think it's fair to compare Netflix and Spotify to libraries; you pay for the first two. I agree that it's artificial scarcity and it's hard to feel bad
by rockemsockem 3y ago
I don't think it's fair to compare Netflix and Spotify to libraries; you pay for the first two.
I agree that it's artificial scarcity and it's hard to feel bad for the publishing companies
- rockemsockem 3y agoAll the replies are missing the point. Netflix and Spotify make a fuck ton of money. The library doesn't. As always it's the publishers you should be pissed at.
- seanp2k2 3y agoWe pay for libraries through taxes, it’s just that they’re considered a public good so important that everyone has to contribute to pay for them.
- thayne 3y agoI do pay for my library card, because my city doesn't have a library (unless you count bookmobile), and the nearby cities that do have libraries charge you to get a library card if you aren't a resident. And it is approx. $9.99/mo.
- jacobyoder 3y agoWow... mine is $25/year. I live in a rural county, but work across the border in a less rural county, with a much bigger library system. For $25/year I get access to probably 10x as much stuff through them. I expect it might go to $30 this year.
- dredmorbius 3y agoPublic libraries are paid for through public taxation. Which suggests a possible solution the the greater problem.
- eythian 3y agoDepends completely where you are. My library would cost €60/year. https://www.oba.nl/service/word-lid.html https://www.oba.nl/service/word-lid.html