Blatantly nicked from my sub! Although to be fair, they've also included some changes that the editor at (another place) made, and then chucked in an entire paragraph of boring dross.
What's the point, though? Why bother?
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Not that I care, but the twats at 'The Spoof' are copying and pasting our subs
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waylandsmithy
offlineMemberPosted 8 months ago # -
The All New Jeni B
offlineMemberLaziness, jealousy and lack of talent.
Had that happen to us a while back. A vicar was nicking a lot of our stuff and posting it on his parish blog as his own.
A few comments made below his plagiarism, and he took the whole lot down.I don't think people realise that these stories are covered by exactly the same Intellectual Property laws and remedies as printed works.
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberAre they? Do you think I can sue?
I've seen a few News Biscuit FPs on other blogs, but when they credit the original writer and link back the site, I doubt anyone would complain.
But copying and pasting and claiming it for your own? I bet they cheated at their GCSEs too. Bastards.
Posted 8 months ago # -
The All New Jeni B
offlineMemberCrediting original writer and referring back to here is fine. Claiming as there own is infringement.
You'll have to wait until next year until I know full details, but I know enough at the moment to know they need a kicking.
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberMaybe I can get legal aid? Is there a 'no win, no fee' company that could take this on? There's the mental trauma, obviously. Then there's the loss of earnings, time taken to moan about it and the cost of replacing a pair of socks that somehow got damaged.
Obviously it would be a principle I would be defending. And as anyone knows, any principle is worth pursuing if there's a chance it could lead to lots of money.
I think I'll order that speedboat I've been after this morning, it's as good as paid for.
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberYikes, would it help if I wore a neck brace in court? I've bought a war medal on ebay as well, and a neighbour has a guide dog I could 'borrow'.
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberI think I became blind as a direct result of the trauma. When I saw it, I couldn't believe my eyes, and from that point on my brain rejected all future images, from my lying optical organs.
Would that work? I'm not wearing a tweed skirt, though.
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberLets not mention plaid again, eh? It's like a tartan rag to a bull for JohnA.
Posted 8 months ago # -
Sinnick
offlineMemberIf you want to practical about it, logon to the other site and politely explain that it's inapproriate. No threats, trolling or swearing, just nice and clear. You'll find that most of their contributors will be on your side. Step back and watch, don't respond whatever is said.
Failing that, demand a public enquiry, or write something anti-islamic on their website under the pseudonym "US Emperor".
Posted 8 months ago # -
The All New Jeni B
offlineMemberI suppose it's purely coincidental that this plagiarism has occurred around the same time we've been inundated with regulars from 'The Spoof'?
Posted 8 months ago # -
waylandsmithy
offlineMemberActually, the site owner wrote me a very nice email and everything is tickety boo. Best to mention these things before they get out of hand, though.
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