If you look at his introduction to the Baen Free Library, you will see what I believe is a very strong case against DRM (http:\\www.baen.com\library\ ). Essentially, Mr. Flint argues that the thieves are a nuisance, like kids stealing bubble gum.

Do you regard sales of books to libraries a loss? If 200 libraries bought your book, then I would expect more than 1000 viewings of your writings. This is in effect free advertising. How do you lose in this circumstance? Unfortunately, thieves are a fact of life. A friend of mine works in a brick and mortar Barnes and Noble location. Even with alarms, they still lose a fair amount of work to "shrinkage" (stealing from the store for us common shoppers). How is online any different?

I have started reading over 20 new authors based upon various libraries and/or online libraries. The free material introduced me to these writers, and now I purchase online, HC, and paperback versions of their books.

I admit it, I am addicted to the printed word, and purchase accordingly. However, I hane never yet purchased any DRM material, and do not believe I will.