Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Flattery is fine, but where's my check?

This doesn't happen every day, but I kind of do get a charge when somebody "borrows" directly from me. Today, it's the associated press.

Exhibit A.

Exhibit B.

I guess it's easier to condense my work rather than do any of your own. Nifty, huh?
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5 comments:

  1. The Film GeekFebruary 13, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    It's a pisser, I'm sure. I hope I did it right: I wrote about the story, but gave you credit and linked to your site. Of course, you'll be sent one-third of any monies I earn off the posting.

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  2. primalscreamxFebruary 13, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    That one's on the house...

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  3. BuzzardbillyFebruary 14, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    At the very least they should have credited your story for the quotes because I doubt they went out and got the exact same ones themselves.

    Would it have hurt them to just string your story and give you credit?

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  4. Charleston Catholic / Clay Center ProjectFebruary 14, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Wow. Plagiarism isn't just for highschoolers, anymore.

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  5. Rudy PanucciFebruary 18, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    I learned to just sit back and enjoy it. Back when Mel and I were reviewing animated features for The Gazette, we'd always look forward to tuning into WCHS TV's newscast to hear our words coming out of Kenny Bass's mouth.

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