Is BooksRating.com a Legitimate and Legal Ebook Source?

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The discussion revolves around the legitimacy and legality of the ebook source BooksRating.com, particularly focusing on its membership model and the nature of its content offerings. Participants explore whether the site is a reliable source for ebooks and discuss their experiences with pricing and access.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the reliability and legality of BooksRating.com, noting the cost of a monthly membership for unlimited downloads.
  • Another participant suggests that the site does not host ebooks but functions as a search engine directing users to other sites, expressing reluctance to pay for the service.
  • A different participant shares an experience where a book that was listed for a fee was available for free to members, indicating potential discrepancies in pricing.
  • Another participant mentions a different site where they paid a low price for an ebook, implying concerns about the value and legality of such transactions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the legitimacy of BooksRating.com, with some raising concerns about its reliability and legality while others share personal experiences that suggest varying levels of satisfaction and pricing issues. No consensus is reached regarding the site's overall legitimacy.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims are based on personal experiences and observations, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the site's operations or legal standing. There are unresolved questions about the nature of the content provided and the implications of the pricing model.

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This site asks 39.9 $ for a month long membership that provides unlimited downloads of ebooks. Is this reliable/legal?

http://booksrating.com/
 
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It appears that they don't actually host any books, but instead simply provide a search engine that takes you to other sites.

http://booksrating.com/account/?action=dmca

I would not pay any money for this service, myself.
 
I clicked on a digital camera book and instead of costing 8 dollars, it's free for members. Well according to them :)
 
I think I changed the links. The site I wanted to ask was: http://www.redoneprod.com/old/

I paid 4.70 $ for an ebook and downloaded it. However, the price is way below what it should be
 
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