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    Quote Originally Posted by Fearnest View Post
    Wait a minute here! Following that line of reasoning publishing houses and movie production companies who purchase the rights to stories so they can produce the book or the movie (and make a profit) "aren't angels" either.

    The wheels of commerce are driven by profit, not altruism. There are producers who have an emotional commitment to their product, but it's certainly not a requirement! You're not somehow evil just because you're an entrepreneur... just ask any of our sponsors or members who sell their wares.
    I never said she was "evil", just that some on this board are trying to turn this into a "David v. Goliath" battle, which I don't believe is entirely true, given her past behaviours, such as wanting Teall and Smith to cover up the tartan's image in their book.


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