Plagiarism

[estepheia]

So, some of you may have heard already that there has been another plagiarism case - this time not on spiketara (thank god), but at bloodshedverse, a Spuffy archive that specializes on bloodplay fic. bloodshedbaby, the archivist identified two of three submitted stories as cut-and-paste jobs of stories by Laure Alexander. I'm not sure if the third story has been identified yet. Read more here.

I had meant to set up an LJ-community dedicated to uncovering cases of plagiarism, but got caught up doing other stuff. Now it looks like quinara is thinking about guidelines such a community needs. If such a communitiy is created I will gladly join, because I find plagiarism despicable and will do my best to expose it.

Comments

[ex-dovil323.livejournal.com]

That would be fantastic if there was a community set up for this - it would act as a brilliant deterrent for those people daft enough to try something like this.

I must admit I really don't understand why someone would bother stealing someone elses work. You'd hardly think you'd feel a glow of satisfaction for feedback for something that you didn't even do.

[soundingsea.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I found the third story posted under another name somewhere, but as you well know that proves little.

So, so annoying.

[spikewriter]

I've given her some feedback -- it's a good idea; sort of a "Better Business Bureau" for the fic community. I'll happily sign on, even devote time and energy to it because I think this is something we need to be watchful.

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

I'll happily sign on, even devote time and energy to it

I thought you might... ;-)
I know how strongly you feel about this. *hug*

[spiralleds.livejournal.com]

A community would be a good thing. I'd happily support such an idea.

[meli1-77.livejournal.com]

It's a great idea, I would join. I know essie07 is thinking of starting a plagiarism website and is looking for help with it.

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe we should all join forces. Website and LJ community should go hand in hand!

[meli1-77.livejournal.com]

That would be great to have them together, double the coverage.

[shapinglight]

I agree it's despicable and I can't imagine why people do it. What for?