Moral Problem: Dune Encyclopedia From UI Library

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-04-29 10:15am

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Storm, I said I AM GOING TO RETURN IT.

Jesus, I'd expect a mod, of all people, to read through a thread before responding...

I was simply responding to the question you asked. That's my answer to it. I'm well aware that you decided to buy the book legitmately.

Bug-Eyed Earl · Post by **Bug-Eyed Earl** » 2003-04-29 11:50am

I'm actually in the same boat with the same book and I think my pondering this very question was probably partially the catalyst for this thread. I also, have decided to return it if I can't buy it legitimately from the library.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-04-29 06:21pm

The Dune Encyclopedia was returned at approximately 1430 CST and is now back in the possesion of the Main Library at the University of Iowa.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-04-29 06:39pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:The Dune Encyclopedia was returned at approximately 1430 CST and is now back in the possesion of the Main Library at the University of Iowa.

They don't place a limit on how many times you can check something out, do they?

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-04-29 07:04pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Storm, I said I AM GOING TO RETURN IT.

Jesus, I'd expect a mod, of all people, to read through a thread before responding...

Am I the only person here that actually does that?

Hey, I read through before posting. I'd still have taken it, though

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-04-29 07:18pm

Well you see Rob, I'm not a bastard, so I would have paid for it even if I did end up taking it.

Besides, they probably wouldn't let me pass this term if they found out.

Graeme Dice · Post by **Graeme Dice** » 2003-04-30 02:22am

Robert Treder wrote:*sigh* I'm so glad I don't ever feel bad about victimless crimes. What I would do is return the book. Then I'd steal it while it wasn't checked out to me, so that I wouldn't have to pay the fine.

I think you need a better definition of "victimless". Especially since everyone who would want to read that book in the future is made one of your victims if you steal it.

pellaeons_scion · Post by **pellaeons_scion** » 2003-04-30 02:24am

Theft is theft is theft.
As a library user Id be very dismayed to look for a book only to find a person had stolen it. Librarys are there to share information freely. Really bugs me when people steal something that is provided essentially for free. Things like that discourage libraries from getting new books, and even force them to discuss user-pays systems of borrowing...ick

However Spanky, as you have decided to do the right thing, thumbs up mate. It sucks when there is something precious thats hard to obtain just seemingly waiting to be taken. But good on ya for having the will not to do it

GREAHSIAM · Post by **GREAHSIAM** » 2003-05-04 11:43am

Couldn't you bring the book to the library and re-check it out right then?.
BTW, I have a paperback edition of the DE.
Damn good book.

Rye · Post by **Rye** » 2003-05-04 12:26pm

Personally, i would see how popular it was bye how many times it had been loaned out, if hardly anyone has checked it out i would pay the loss fee, and the library would get a new one.

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2003-05-04 03:21pm

In my library if a book goes missing they charge you the price the book cost brand new + 20%. This rule was brought into effect when every bastard in Belfast was stealing the newest Star Wars books as they came out. I personally never steal anymore. I stole once and i was caught. My dad beat the crap outta me and rightly so. Since then i get attack of conscience when i even think about stealing.

Well done Spanky you did the right thing even when it must have hurt to give such a priceless thing back.

Tsyroc · Post by **Tsyroc** » 2003-05-04 04:32pm

Good call Spanky.

I doubt you would have enjoyed it as much as you will when you can get ahold of it legitimatly.

I'm betting that part of the reason they have that book in the first place is for some of the aspiring writers to look at.

Rubberanvil · Post by **Rubberanvil** » 2003-05-04 11:56pm

Rye wrote:Personally, i would see how popular it was bye how many times it had been loaned out, if hardly anyone has checked it out i would pay the loss fee, and the library would get a new one.

For a lot of out-of-print books once it's gone, it's gone, even for libraries.

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