In the introduction to his book 'Makers', Cory Doctorow explains why he is providing electronic versions of the book gratis.
"Why am I doing this? Because my problem isn't piracy, it's obscurity (thanks, @timeoreilly for this awesome aphorism)."
Cory, thanks for that laugh. Best one I had all week. You? Obscure? I guess it is all relative. You're not Paris Hilton famous. However, I don't read boingboing any more because of you. You pimping your books. All the time. Even the most tenuous connection... "Oh yes, that person had feet. You know who else had feet? One of the characters in my book, 'Little Brother' which can be purchased at..."
Next time you feel the need to leverage the mighty resources you have available to publicize your book, just, don't. Show some self-restraint, or, better yet, use the opportunity to promote some other deserving writer who doesn't have the same resources you do.
