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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
And, as to the argument that it would create more informed players and coaches, I would have to disagree. Those who wish to learn, will learn without grieving about $10. Those who just want a free quick reference document can be dangerous to the game, because everyone on this board familiar with any rule book knows many of the rules in the book are dependent upon other sections.
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Well, I agree with that, and I don't think anyone was suggesting free - just more available through more channels.
In fact, I'd guess if they made a CD-ROM version, it would be a bit more expensive than the regular paperback version. I'd pay a little extra just to make looking up rules, POEs, case plays, etc., easier.
It's not that people don't want to pay (well, there are some of those, for sure) it's that they don't go to the effort to track down the one person in their state who sells them.
If any company makes it easier for their potential customers to buy their product, they will sell more. Right now, the ASA rule book is difficult to get - only available through private individuals (as opposed to from bookstores or from ASA's own online sales catalog) or by registering as a team, coach, umpire, etc.