http://banane.disqus.com/I write about SF, writing, and technology.enMon, 28 Apr 2008 18:22:46 -0000http://www.banane.com/2008/04/26/talking-to-my-splogger/#comment-4733549<p>Is this man a total stranger? How did you find out what he's doing? (At least you did find out!)</p><p>I am sorry this happened. But yeah, it's real flattery.</p><p>I agree that linking to his web site is not something you want to do, but part of me really want to see what he has done! :)</p>KateMon, 28 Apr 2008 18:22:46 -0000http://www.banane.com/2008/04/26/talking-to-my-splogger/#comment-4733548<p>And linking to the copyright violator is giving them just what they want: links. :(</p><p>Thanks for the recommendation, and sorry for your problem. Many try to confuse the issue, but copyright violation is copyright violation and illegal.</p><p>I hope they are complying and removing the content, but do take care when making these issues public. As I warn in the article, you can be held responsible for libel and defamation, which carries greater penalties. Educating your readers is critical. Risking your life and future is serious business.</p><p>Good luck and expect more of these creeps. There is big business in stealing content and making money on it. I also recommend you check out <a href="http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/">Plagiarism Today</a>, my favorite source for help on copyright infringement issues.</p>LorelleSat, 26 Apr 2008 21:36:51 -0000