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There’s a wolf in the throng
disguised as word-lover
who scouts out to REblog
lovely words others bleed
bloggers love razzmatazz
and foretaste of new views
but the code of honor
never should be abused
how ’bout it, rascal lad
put your vanity aside
add for me a pingback
or bleed words of your own
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“That which you have will save you if you bring it forth from yourself. That which you have within you will kill you if you do not bring it forth.” ~ Gospel of Thomas
Goodreads, Quote from The Gospel of Thomas.
I cannot believe I’m here again:
The first time it happened (that I’m aware of), I had a long discourse with the
complicit wolf-man, who I feel is young and very smart. That resulted in a
back and forth of comments that he honored with eloquent arguments, and in
the end, he did meet me halfway.
This time I don’t wish to address him on this issue; instead, I’m sending this
one out into the universe in hopes the young lad will receive the message
and add the appropriate attributes to words that belong to me: I bled them!
I want the reblog to be transparent and to reflect that those words are BY me
and not BY him. And a pingback is the courteous and honorable thing to do in
blogging. Please. And if he cannot do that to remove my entire blog post from
his website. Thank you very much.
Photo: Image by Piyapong Saydaung from Pixabay
Thanks for reading, and I continue to wish miracles to each and every one of you.
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I”m sorry to hear this Selma. It’s sad when you work so hard on your writing and for this to happen ❤
It’s not right when it happens like this.
The reblog is welcomed but my gut tells me it should sound differently. At least say it’s a reblog. It should also say something in a clear line about why the reblog. What attracted him to that particular piece and why he wanted to share with his audience.
His blog is populated EXCLUSIVELY with other people’s work. The extent of his own words are these words: “BY his name.”
Not right.
And there is no pingback though it’s a clipped post that asks that you click on my link.
He probably has the pingback disabled. Why, I want to know.
I saw blog posts I recognize. But limited my time there. (I think he’s got it set up to earn: monetizes things. That’s why I don’t want to linger)
Don’t want to make a fuss but this IS a big deal.
Don’t worry it will get resolved. I have faith. In the meantime please honor me by reading about Meg. You and your kids might like Meg. (Maybe. Not sure how old your babies are.) you might though. It’s my attempt at scary. So be very scared 😱— haha.
“How ’bout it, rascal lad
put your vanity aside
add for me a ping back
or bleed words of your own” A fierce message!
I don’t know why “reblog” is even a thing.
Loved the poem! It directly calls out many people who find joy in acquiring the harvest from other people’s pen.
So well penned! 🤍
Fierce yes. Because it’s not fair. Bloggers are offered that option. I like it, though I’ve never tried it. But bloggers know to give give credit to the original. And 99% of the time I’ve seen this happen I always see the courtesy the rebloggers show the owners of the words. That is how to do it.
Anyway, my sweet. Thanks for reading. That came out of the blue tonight. What I’d really like you to read is the one about Meg. Please read and get ready to be scared out of your wits.
Haha. Maybe. But whatever you do, Just be sure not to catch that nightmare. Have happy dreams.
Be well, Sam. 🤗
I can understand your frustrations, Selma: it’s why I always add a copyright notice at the end of my poems, even though it seemed over the top at first. Take it as a compliment that people want to plagiarise, frustrating though it is!
I add a notice too. And it’s right there on my website. Deters noting.
I used to take it as a compliment. It is NOT a compliment though. Never.
One of my articles got plagiarized along with those of half a dozen other writers on Medium. It was tedious work to get them to make amends. Those people are leeches. Worst kind of parasites. We shouldn’t have to tolerate them.
It was worsened by the fact that the magazine made itself unavailable… it was bad I tell you.
Incidentally, The Lullaby article you wrote was there as well. It sounded familiar. I clicked and sure enough… the very same one I know you wrote.
Did you get a pingback or a ‘thank you ma’am’ note? I bet you didn’t.
But if you look through list of everyone who liked your post you will find him in there. That’s how he operates. Nothing flattering about this. Other people don’t seem to mind. I do. It starts innocently enough. All I want is proper attribute.
Thank you for letting me know, Selma: it is a kind of theft. It might even be a good time to review my site and unpublish some of it: there’s a lot in the public domain for free; maybe too much!
He has strong opinions about WordPress having the reblog options readily available.
He hides behind WordPress’ apron-strings.
But he doesn’t pingback or gives notice he’s intending to do this.
I want to be reblogged by people who interact with me. It would be my greatest honor.
He came like a thief and the ⭐️ he left me was not funny.
Well, my sweet. Early start for me tomorrow. Gotta get some rest. Be well. Sending good vibes.
Do take care 🙏
Why would anyone do such a thing I wonder? Its just sad, one works hard enough to write something good and your hard work taken by someone just like that with no decency. Don’t worry Selma he’ll pay his due in time, stay strong.
Thanks for the encouragement, Daphny. I know he will. I hope he learns to do it the courteous way. Thanks for the comment. Be well. xo
You’re most welcome Selma, really hope he does 🙃
Grrrrr. Makes me angry. Good that you didn’t add the link or I’d be tempted to dress as karma.
Oh, you. Love what you said. But i THINK that by depriving him of visits — I didn’t mention his website incase that’s what he was hoping I do: you know, strategy to get his views up. But knowing you would have come to my defense is heart warming. Thanks, my friend. Be well and keep on rocking it like you always do. I bless you.
I totally agree, Selma, it’s only right and fair to give original author proper credit! If wolf boy is listening…
Thanks, Lynn. I hope he’s listening/reading/learning. And that he adjusts his thinking from now on. If only he’d bleed words of his own he’d know what this feels like. Until then, I pray for him. Be well, Lynn. Thanks for the comment (forgive the delayed response) xo
I agree, sources should always be acknowledged. As an academic, plagiarism is a sacking offence – you just don’t do it.
Plagiarism under any other name is still plagiarism, right? I think so. Thanks so much for the comment, dear one.
I’ve noticed that occasionally someone reblogs my post but I can’t find it (maybe because there are so many other reblogged posts) or I can’t even find their blog. It’s confusing. Thank you for following through on this “wolf man.”
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