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Across the Fence:  Warning for those who blog and write for online  |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 08:27:57 AM
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publications. I belong to a writer's organization that is legitimate, run by a University creative writing department, etc. I get a quarterly newsletter from them with neat articles, etc. Anyway, there was a short article in the latest issue that tells about online organizations that you can join (some are free to join and you pay for each time you use it) that offer "writers" articles, information, etc. to use when they have writers block. The kick is that the information, articles, etc., are taken from online publications and blogs!! So if you write for an online publication or keep a blog, your work may be taken and used by someone else who then receives pay for "their" work.
The article stated you should protect your work and said that for more information on that consult reputable books, print publications (there are several wonderful writing magazines), etc.
I thought of this because I've read some wonderful things on farmgirl blogs and would hate to think that someone else may be getting credit for your work.
I realize you aren't going to stop every person trying to cheat, but maybe if you implement the safeguards available (whatever they are), the cheaters might move on to someone else who hasn't.
Just thought I'd share.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
Edited by - happymama58 on Jul 10 2007 08:29:15 AM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 08:40:54 AM
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Patti-
Thanks for the heads up! That is a good thing to know about! I had never heard of that before.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 08:49:33 AM
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It never ceases to amaze me that someone can take something of someone else's and use it for their own gain and apparently feel they are perfectly justified in doing so. I will be better about protecting what I write. Thanks, Patti.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 09:45:49 AM
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Hey there,
This is well worth using on your blogs and websites...The banner alone may scare off people.
Here's a free service that you can use to keep track of misuse of any of your webpages, blog, etc. They also have paid services that offer more protection like daily searches for anyone that is using your content.
http://www.copyscape.com/about.php
And then you can go here and get a free Copyscape Banner to place on your website, blog, etc.
http://www.copyscape.com/banners.php?o=f
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 10:14:45 AM
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Stephanie-
Thanks for the links! That seems like a great site!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 10:46:08 AM
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Thanks for posting those, Stephanie. I felt bad warning people without some suggestions of how to protect themselves, but the I figured maybe if I brought it up, someone else with more knowledge could add to what little I knew. Thanks for being that "someone else" 
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 12:47:54 PM
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wow I was NOT aware of that thank you!
"... to thine ownself be true." |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 12:49:07 PM
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I had seen this Copyscape on websites but hadn't given alot of thought to it until you posted about web contents being stolen..
It really seems like a good thing. I'm glad I could help 
I'm going to add the copyscape to my website and my blog...it seems pretty straight forward and simple...
Talk to ya later,
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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