edit: Libation apps needs you to give it your amazon password and ID, it’s foss and I trust it. (editing because seemed important)
Amazon allows you to download the book from Audible, but you need a code/password or something like that to read it. Libation can basically convert these encrypted files into decrypted mp3 files by getting this code from the website, I am pretty sure you can get it too. So, my question is, why aren’t there more pirates pirating audiobooks? Why isn’t every audiobook on audible available online for free?
I mean, many are, but why is it not more prevalent?
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If it’s available digitally from one of the many libraries I belong to, that’s easier. I prefer it to Audible even.
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If not available by library, I can’t recall the last time I wasn’t able to find it through some alternative means.
Insert Pirates of the Caribbean meme about being, without doubt, the worst pirate I’ve ever seen.
Pirates don’t use audible. More to the point you still have to buy books on audible. So no one is just automatically ripping everything
IDK, I rip literally everything I buy on audible. I have been since they replaced RC Bray with fucking Wil Wheton for The Martian. I want the version I paid for and I’m going to keep it goddamnit!
Yes, me too. Mainly because I don’t want to use the audible app.
But that’s not the point, pirates are able to pirate every netflix show because netflix let’s you access everything. This is not how audible works
I think I understand your meaning.
There’s a cost barrier as Audible is a pay-per-item service.
I think you’re running up against a wall with your ‘he’s not a real Scott’ argument.
Probably a stupid question, but how do you rip the drm? I hate having to use my phone to listen to it in my car, for example, and I don’t have unlimited data or an audio jack (I know, I can download the app, and have play through that, I don’t want their stupid app). I want to load an mp3 on my thumb drive, and plug that into the car, and leave it in the car until I need to load a new mp3. I’ve done a recording, but have to let it run the length of the program, and that’s just annoying.
This is the app I use, It strips the DRM and converts to mp3 or M4A files:
One guy buys, rips DRM, uploads to pirates. That’s how almost all piracy works, someone usually had to buy a legit copy.
historically, no. most pirated content comes via centralized sources. The last time I was involved in anything like this it was people at stores who could rip dvds, cds, games because they worked there and would get a kickback, that’s how different groups (those words at the end of the filename) would get the relases
The centralized pirate guys need to get the content from somewhere. Usually by cracking or obtaining a retail copy, rarely by stealing one.
What books are you trying to find that aren’t on audio book bay?
It’s a basic site but well stocked. Not comparable to the big torrent sites, but it is great.
Yes but I always have to set my VPN to like England or Sweden to access it.
Imagine somebody gamified it like people gamify seeding lol.
Y’all ever hear of Libby app? It’s like piracy with fewer steps.
Love Libby, but my small town library has limited inventory. Is there a virtual library I can get a card for with a larger inventory?
I believe there do exist places where you can get a virtual library card without living there. New York Public Library is what comes to mind, but don’t quote me on that.
That’s only for New York residents, unless you’re a teen looking to read banned books this year in particular.
I like to add a step back in, where I rip the audiobook and then return the rental to the library. Others get to listen, and I have a copy for whenever I actually get around to listening to it :-)
It’s gotten harder lately, the old app would just straight let you download mp3 files by chapter. It’s a bit more complicated now.
I believe this is what I used last time. https://github.com/chbrown/overdrive
