New Book Link Feature
In another of my small efforts and cleanup (and procrastination from Con Law reading) I've straightened out my book list. It now appears in a drop-down at the top, instead of in the sidebar.
Also, as I mentioned earlier, I'm now linking to Barnes and Nobles instead of Amazon wherever possible, because their operating agreements are more straightforward. Just to make explicit what I implied in my earlier article, it's not Amazon's legal position (which is probably unimpeachable) that prompted the decision. Rather, I feel betrayed by the brand. Back when I was in web design, Amazon was always held up as a paragon of how one does business online: clear, straightforward, easy to use. It's a violation of everything I expected from them to find out that the most frequently asked question of Amazon associates (can I buy from my own store?) is not in the FAQ where it belongs, but buried in an Operating Agreement.
Ah well. I'm certain they won't miss the trivial amount of money they made from me, but it makes me feel better. That's the lovely thing about the market. And further, my Manhattan readers will be pleased to note that Barnes and Noble delivers faster here in Manhattan.