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Why disparage collectors by conflating them with hoarders?

I purchase books both to read and to collect if they are well-made pieces of art.

It seems you have something against collecting such things based on how you frame your comments though. I personally do not understand the desire to disparage another person because you do not see value in collecting books.

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You are correct. I am critical of the practice of collecting items that have no continued use to the owner and would be better off sold or gifted to a new owner who could get more use out of it.

I will admit though that they can serve as art and part of the room decoration which is a valid usecase.

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