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t3ck on "Postings used witout permission"

t3ck — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:42:57 +0000

@faelenath

Correct Splogs illegally copy other peoples posts.

faelenath on "Postings used witout permission"

faelenath — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:38:03 +0000

So, are splogs illegally copying your posts?

t3ck on "Postings used witout permission"

t3ck — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:04:23 +0000

@rainbowsoul

I use to get discouraged when I was new here when a splog
would steal my content but now I just look at as a article
promotion since legit readers will find your article through
these splogs. ;)

faelenath on "Postings used witout permission"

faelenath — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:00:07 +0000

I have also been stolen from repeatedly recently.

Several times (at least 5 times) here: http://art-investment.demo-research.com
Once here: http://www.wmspace.net/

I've sent away two letters of infringement - it clearly says in each of my posts and at the top of the site that my work is strictly not to be used by others. I suppose it's time to play the waiting game now.

raincoaster on "Postings used witout permission"

raincoaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:49:43 +0000

Of course there's something you can do. You can find out where the site is hosted and have it taken down, you can report it to the site supplying the ads; if it's Google Adsense, they'll lose their account, including their money.

Check out http://stolen.wordpress.com and http://onecoolsite.wordpress.com for suggestions.

ogawamiya on "Postings used witout permission"

ogawamiya — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:58:04 +0000

I've had two blog entries stolen by this website.

http://food.demo-research.com/chai/
and
http://fashion.demo-research.com/mary-magdalene/

the odd thing is, I found out that my blog entries were stolen because whoever did it, posted a comment on them with the links, which strangely enough actually link back to my original blog entries. It looks like they are completely automated, but they are purely there to make money because the pages are plastered in ads. There's nothing I can really do, because there are no contacts, but it's kind of annoying!

carocat on "Postings used witout permission"

carocat — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:08:09 +0000

Also keep in mind that many are automated and automatically add things from RSS feeds. Splogs are annoying, but it's what we've got to put up with.

@lorawow - Couple of days. :)

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:56:04 +0000

You're welcome.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:03:36 +0000

lorawow...thank you...you have been very helpful, as you all have...the only problem is that now i'm nervous about adding any new postings!! But as they say, you have to get straight back on the horse, so i shall try later...Thank you everyone, it's good to know you are so helpful to newbies, making it a bit less daunting!!

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:49:42 +0000

You can also take a look at the copyscape guides:
Prevent: http://copyscape.com/prevent.php?PHPSESSID=a7d388a44b060fe4219ba9c51488b7b4
Respong: http://copyscape.com/respond.php?PHPSESSID=a7d388a44b060fe4219ba9c51488b7b4

The internet is indeed like the harsh reality, if not worse.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:55:42 +0000

Once again thank you...yes i see your point about it being my job to deal with it, as it's my content, but i would never steal from anyone, and i guess being new i have a lot to learn as i am still very naiive and i realise now the internet world is just like reality...harsh!!

thesacredpath on "Postings used witout permission"

thesacredpath — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:50:19 +0000

Sadly, there are those out there that simply don't care (or don't understand) about copyright and feel anything on the web is theirs for the taking. Welcome to the reality that is the internet. It is up to the copyright owner to do the searching and such to make sure that their stuff is not being stolen.

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:48:53 +0000

It is not allowed, but it's like driving through a red light. It's "allowed" until someone tells you that you have to pay a fee.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:30:40 +0000

What i don't understand is why this is allowed until the copyright owner finds it and then has to go to all the bother of getting it removed...that's infuriating...At least now i know what a splog is!!!...thank you for all your help you've been very patient with a newbie.

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:26:25 +0000

http://www.networksolutions.com/whois-search/demo-research.com

Hosted by HostGator, a splog hosted by hostgator stole my content before, hostgator requires you to send them a DCMA via fax or letter.

The DCMA format can be found here: http://support.wordpress.com/content-theft-what-to-do/

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:24:03 +0000

It's a splog.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:01:12 +0000

Yeah that's the blog...what is it??? and why does it have my postings on it aswell as thousands of others!!

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:53:03 +0000

Found the blog: http://art-investment.demo-research.com/

lorawow on "Postings used witout permission"

lorawow — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:51:46 +0000

Off-topic (sorry):
Carocat, since when did you became a moderator?!

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:49:35 +0000

I seem to keep adding the URL incorrectly as when i add it it gets highlighted in blue but also highlights other words..sorry about that.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:46:36 +0000

if you type in..Monochrome Tree Sketch in google blog search it is on the top of the [email redacted]
It is my posting and I deleted the posting and re-posted it to break the link as i've already mentioned, but it is still listed

carocat on "Postings used witout permission"

carocat — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:44:59 +0000

Have a look here, it's a pretty good explanation: http://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Screenshot-in-Microsoft-Windows

And to upload the image you can either upload it to your blog http://support.wordpress.com/media/media-add-new/

OR use another site, like Imageshack: http://www.imageshack.us/

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:41:51 +0000

caracat..how do i do that??? sorry to sound dim but i have no idea what you mean

carocat on "Postings used witout permission"

carocat — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:32:58 +0000

That's strange, it takes me to a site about Joomla..

Could you take a screenshot of the stolen content?

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:28:17 +0000

ellaella...i removed my postings that had been copied to this site, and then i re-posted them on my blog, so that the link could be broken, but the titles are still in the listings..i thought i gave the correct URL for the site, but i'm not sure..it is
http://%5Bemail redacted]
that's what is in my referrals and i clicked on it for it to take me to the site...yes i think i was either scraped or splogged, although i'm not entirely sure what that is!!

carocat on "Postings used witout permission"

carocat — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:26:00 +0000

Yeah, trust me, I fully understand, just don't get discouraged by it.

*waves at Ella*

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:21:47 +0000

carocat...Thank you for your encouraging words..it's just a bit upsetting because i'm not even listed yet in Google Blogs as i'm new..but my content is there, just not on MY blog..i understand that everyone has probably had content stolen at some point, it's just that i'm not even listed yet.

ellaella on "Postings used witout permission"

ellaella — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:17:43 +0000

/nod to cat

@rainbowsoul - Without being able to see the duplicated content, and going by your statement that it leads back to your blog, it sounds as if you've been scraped, or splogged. You can still take action.

I understand your dismay. One purpose of a copyright notice is to make clear to generally-honest people that your site is not under a Creative Commons license. Too many people seem to think CC means "help yourself" without bothering to read the terms.

carocat on "Postings used witout permission"

carocat — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:13:39 +0000

The way I see it you shouldn't get discouraged by it. Yeah, it's annoying having content stolen and I think we've all been through it, but blogging can be rewarding and real people will be more interested in you than a splog.

rainbowsoul on "Postings used witout permission"

rainbowsoul — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:07:38 +0000

I see i have made an eeror..yes it does say powered by wordpress..i'm new to all this so thought that meant it was hosted at wordpress..sorry for that mistake..From what you say about content theft i'm begining to wonder if i've done the right thing by starting this blog!! and no, i don't think a thief cares about copyright notices, therefore what is the point in adding them if they are not protecting my content??..Thank you for the help, i need a long think now about whether to continue or delete my blog