eBook Reader's Bill of Rights

There is a new library blog that I have decided to follow, Agnostic, Maybe. He's been posting a lot of interesting things about eBooks, the laws and rules in existence, and what he would like to see happen. Since I'm a fan of physical books, I've never felt a desire to get an eBook device, or read an eBook. I have thought about utilizing Project Gutenberg since it will allow me access to books where the copyright has expired, but I don't like staring at a screen when I can stare at a page.
Anyway, the author has come up with The eBook Reader's Bill of Rights which says:

• the right to use eBooks under guidelines that favor access over proprietary limitations
• the right to access eBooks on any technological platform, including the hardware and software the user chooses
• the right to annotate, quote passages, print, and share eBook content within the spirit of fair use and copyright
• the right of the first-sale doctrine extended to digital content, allowing the eBook owner the right to retain, archive, share, and re-sell purchased eBooks

If you click on the link above, it will take you to the original post. I had no idea there were so many problems with eBooks. Yet another reason why I wait a significant amount of time before buying new technology, allows time to get all the kinks out. It may make me slow to accept new devices and ideas, but I would rather have a good finished project, than something that is still being worked on.
Apparently there was a large response to the bill of rights, and so he posted a follow up, How the eBook Reader's Bill of Rights Benefits Authors. One of the things that I found so interesting about the article was how prevalent the word of mouth still is. I seldom go to the library to browse the shelves anymore. If I'm going to read something, it's because I heard about it from a friend. I've found many authors I enjoy reading through friends' posts and recommendations. Just thought I would help spread the word!