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To be annoyed when Kindle edits my books

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AlertCat · 15/11/2024 07:51

I like to read books I enjoy over and over. I get to know the phrases and reading them is comforting and soothing. I recently re-read an old favourite (published in the 90s) on my kindle, and a lot of the more colourful phrases and terms have been removed. Sometimes for no good reason, eg they’re not offensive in any world; and sometimes their removal took something away from what was left.

I wish I had a paper copy of this book to read ☹️
the changes feel jarring and I can’t see the point- but more importantly, I bought the original, and Amazon have altered what I bought without notice.

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CatMum27 · 15/11/2024 08:04

You’re not being unreasonable as such because a lot of people don’t realise but this is in the Ts & Cs:

“Upon your purchase or access of Kindle Content and payment of any applicable fees (including applicable taxes), Amazon grants you a non-exclusive right to view, use, and display such Kindle Content”.

Basically you only ever buy a licence to view material and as such Amazon can change or update it as they like. I’ve had numerous books update, everything from language changes to cover changes eg
when a movie is released based on a book Kindle will often update the cover image to the movie tie in version.

This is true of all digital media so as a PP says, if you want to own it you need to buy a physical copy. But many people don’t realise this.

Eraserbread · 15/11/2024 08:04

motherofbabydragon · 15/11/2024 07:59

wow i did not know that. really making me think it is time to still purchase my favourite books and movies as physical copies so i will always have them :(

Yes, friends laugh at me with my huge DVD collection that I’m still adding to, but so many streaming sites edit stuff out of film and TV shows often with little reason!

I haven’t noticed this happening on kindle yet, but it shouldn’t be allowed!

MargaretThursday · 15/11/2024 08:01

I remember reading through "The Children of the New Forest" when I was about 8yo at my Gran's. It was a bit of a struggle because of the old language, but I loved the feel of the language.
What a disappointment when I got my own copy and found they'd updated the language. It was nothing like the original in charm and feel.

motherofbabydragon · 15/11/2024 07:59

wow i did not know that. really making me think it is time to still purchase my favourite books and movies as physical copies so i will always have them :(