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Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Oh_Well - Oct 14, 2026
Sorry for the HF people who sell those, but based on the sub activity, I believe we've all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are no longer interesting or legit.
What's your take on that?
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Respect - Oct 14, 2026
To anyone with a brain, they always were.
If it actually made money, the seller wouldn't be selling it. So since it doesn't make money, they make their money from selling an ebook instead.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Oh_Well - Oct 14, 2026
(Oct 14, 2026 01:17 AM)Respect Wrote: To anyone with a brain, they always were.
If it actually made money, the seller wouldn't be selling it. So since it doesn't make money, they make their money from selling an ebook instead.
I have a theory about that, I'll launch an ebook to explain it better xD
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Laughing Man - Oct 14, 2026
Always been somewhat a scam
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Oh_Well - Oct 14, 2026
(Oct 14, 2026 01:41 AM)Laughing Man Wrote: Always been somewhat a scam
Yeah, but especially before the AI era, sometimes it felt like an ebook just gathered valuable knowledge and nothing more. I mean I don't believe anyone actually fell for a "make 15k a month easy" scheme, but rather an "invest in this side hustle and make some extra cash" opportunity
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Sift - Oct 14, 2026
Yes always been a scam in my mind.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Fish - Oct 14, 2026
(Oct 14, 2026 02:15 AM)Sift Wrote: Yes always been a scam in my mind.
Yep. I’ve seen a fare share of them. Some are good but most are a scam
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - DramaKing - Oct 14, 2026
I'm sure that some of them were useful, but the only one that I've ever bought was only a few dollars. It's still waiting to be read.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Yin Yang - Oct 14, 2026
Only like 20% or less have actually worked
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Laughing Man - Oct 14, 2026
I don't really think they ever really made you $$ break even or close was considered a win.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Hern - Oct 15, 2026
Some will say they are still worth it but I have never really gotten anything after getting the paid ebooks like that.
They tend to get published for free within a week or two after for methods and ended up being a waste.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Deany - Oct 15, 2026
I mean if I had a way to make money I wouldn't tell no one lol
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Hern - Oct 15, 2026
(Oct 15, 2026 09:34 AM)Deany Wrote: I mean if I had a way to make money I wouldn't tell no one lol
Saturation really is key there and the reason ebooks were private and sort of made sense when bought a few.
The problem is that greed exists and the ebook seller usually will rather sell and make $ from MORE and make it more saturated than to keep it limited to just a few for any exploits and things.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - Jinu - Oct 15, 2026
Absolutely, the saturation issue is crucial. When ebooks are made available for free shortly after release, it diminishes their value and potential profitability for the sellers. This strategy undermines the very purpose of creating and selling an ebook in the first place.
RE: Have we all quietly agreed that money-making ebooks are a scam? - XtremeDiscount - Oct 15, 2026
I think I can make one that's not a scam lol