The underlying assumption there is that someone has claimed it is offensive then to not buy in puts one in a tough position. Why should it?
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It's not just "someone" it's the publisher of the book itself. Libraries depend on multiple levels of gatekeeping (reviews, awards etc) and one of them is if book is published by a reputable press. If publisher pulls, then that puts library in tough position
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This situation is almost certainly a case of "Abilene Paradox".
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It isn't as if anyone has tried to point that out https://theweek.com/articles/969971/why-dr-seuss-cancellation-chilling …pic.twitter.com/7kNvTeCFg3
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Libraries will also be tempted to take the books out of general circulation to protect them. They're now irreplaceable and targets for theft or defacement.
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They used to be. Not anymore.
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Smart point.
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We already did this with movies. Add one damn layer of rating. Keep the book in the library and make it PG-13 style "rating." No censorship.
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okay, thanks
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