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Re:The co-op business model: share whatever you've got by sivers on Monday November 21, 2011 @12:02AM (#3260057)
Interesting observation and distinction! You're right.

I share everything I learn - but only on my own website, not posted on some external site. I write book reviews and notes for every one I read, but only shared on my site, not even on Amazon where it would help more people. I guess it is somewhat selfish!

I want the benefit of getting the direct relationship with the reader, with no middleman.

It's not JUST giving, it's giving and wanting to capture the rebound value (as you say). Not as selfless as it seems.

Thanks for bringing this up. (And thanks for doing it on Hacker News, since I wouldn't have seen it on your own site.)

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Re:The co-op business model: share whatever you've got by sandboxed on Monday November 21, 2011 @05:21AM (#3260629)
I don't think it is selfish at all. You put in the work to learn something and you are giving it away for free. People who are earnestly searching for information will find it one way or another.

I'd consider selfish to be learning something and keeping it all to oneself.

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