Do we tolerate content thieves in this community?

Not in his country :-)

That's still stealing someone's content, with mutilation thrown in to add insult to injury.

You've never worked in retail, have you? People will steal the dumbest things, you wouldn't believe. Hell, when I worked in restaurants, we had to fasten down all the wall decor or people would steal it.

I'm an optimist. If someone beats me to a bloody pulp, I say well at least I'm not dead. If I loose a finger, I say I still have nine left. If my girlfriend leaves me, I say there's more fish in the sea. And if someone steals something from me (specifically something I created ) I say well here's another misguided fan. By dwelling on the negative only perpetuates negativity. I tend to find the brighter side of darkness, you may be of a different opinion, but my glass is always half full never empty.

Theft is wrong. Let us both agree on this because I am of the same mind. Flattery comes in all forms, let's not get into that. And being happy of the attention received from a thief? Not at all my point. I simply looked to understand what provoked the incident in the first place. I'm aware of the act, it is clear, it is wrong! Now let's look at what caused it in the first place. I don't like looking at things in terms of black and white, he did this and that's it he's a thief, he's bad, cut and dry. I like to dig deeper and see what provoked the situation to occur in the first place. I perceived it as blind admiration for ones work which led to thievery. I'm not condoning it, just making an observation. I'm not excusing the actual crime, just simply stating why I believed it happened in the first place.

I don't condone copyright infringement, but unless it's my content, no ... it's not my problem. The day is too short to worry about all the scams, theft, fraud, etc that goes on in the world. I've got work to do. There are resources for everyone to take advantage of if they want to take care of their own problem.

There's no problem if you have another opinion. And thank you for the "hypocrite" thing. You can add idiot, stupid or whatever you want, it's your choice, I still don't like thieves

There is only one thing I would like to correct from your "opinion"... I know better than you what I think and I know better than you what my opinion is...

No, I don't care about "SERPs and such". I do care about copyright.

Thank you for stopping by.

While you're not wrong in the sense that many do suggest 'borrowing content' - the consensus is to 'change' the work, NOT simply cut & paste and claim ownership... there is a BIG, BIG difference between the two!

I mean c'mon Nikola Tesla created the underlying blueprint for the 'induction motor' which is still at the base design for many of the motors, alternators, and generators we still use today... did others seek benefit from HIS work, absolutely. Is that a compliment to the creator, absolutely.

However, they did not take his "EXACT" model and 'claim ownership' ...THIS IS the core of this discussion. And for those who do attempt to flat out steal someone's exact works...should be and have been punished or in the least WARNED to cease and desist!

I disagree. I don't rely on the SERP's in many of the marketing practices I use to get 'laser' targeted traffic. As such, I heavily rely on my content (*my writings and ideas) and the value that content provides for my readers/visitors. So in short, it IS all about copyrights!

Yes, it IS often suggested to 'get ideas' to 'replicate' success, to train oneself to 'understand the underlying dynamics of 'what's working' in the marketplace, the world, and in life itself.

By all means, this IS NOT... "Wow, this guy's articles are amazing... let me just 'take em' - put my name on it - and call it day!" - Again, BIG differences here.

To my understanding nearly everything we know as human beings "has been borrowed" and build upon from those before us, as it's part of the process in evolving our intelligence.

There are few things 'we ourselves' can do/create that are 'raw undiscovered findings', we simply add to what has already been established... and unless you are suggesting; ALL your content is "Raw unaltered, undiscovered, and newly found information?" - then we're all hypocrites, are we not?

If you are saying your content is some "new found information, never before imagined" - "lead me to your optin as I am personally in search of this 'higher intelligence' you speak so boldly of myself"

Seriously, we all know the internet is 'scraped' by auto blogging junk, article spun garbage, and 'borrowed ideas' - I don't think your argument holds much weight or gives any consideration to the differences discussed in the manner this man's work has been stolen, taken, and/or used... again, BIG, BIG difference than the "concept" of someone rewriting those articles or reformulating the idea(s) within them.

The "conception" process (*of being born into existence) generally derives from that which we see or feel IS good and we seek out from others to (impart) be of benefit to ourselves... it's part of the survival process, and like it or not, most of "who and what you are" in this very moment IS an accumulation of knowledge you've acquired or borrowed from every influence in your life up to this point!

Perhaps, you realize this and our saying; "It's petty to worry about someone taking this man's work" - I understand that... I simply think there are more practical methods than that of just cutting corners and stealing it... and those who do steal should be instructed to acknowledge that truth.

I don't know what threads you're reading, but every thread I've read about stealing other people's content, whether it is just rewriting a bit or all out theft like this, there are strong opinions against it here.

Normally followed by a succession of more realistic, more intelligent members explaining to them that that would be theft, risking losing their sites, risking damaging their reputations, you mean? And the lawyers here commenting on "derivative works" and breaches of copyright, and so on?

That's just nonsense.

When a hosting company removes someone's website, in compliance with a DMCA takedown notice, that's entirely about copyrights, and that's what thieves (rightly) fear.

I don't think the extent to which he's a "bad guy" is very relevant to Adrian. Nor would it be to me. I'd care that he's a thief, though.

And that's relevant ... how?! When someone's stolen my car, am I supposed to care whether he's a wiz at "other areas of motoring"? What on Earth are you talking about?! :confused: :rolleyes: