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Best Way To Protect Your Content?

by nizldy
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Hello fellow warriors,

I'd like to hear from you on your thoughts about protecting your content from scrapers. Is it possible to really do this? Is Copyscape really going to protect your work from being stolen?

I've tried to research this query prior to posting this because I don't think it would be right for me to post a query when the answer was here on the forum all along. If I missed it in my search, any redirect would be appreciated. I understand my question is a loaded one because of which platform is used for the content. For example, if I were to use WordPress, which is open-source, it is supposedly easier to hack, at least that is my understanding.

I am totally new here. No website. Nothing. Just learning.

Thank you so much and one day I will be of some help here. That is one of my goals.

Rosie
#content #protect
  • Profile picture of the author Coach Borche
    You can use a javascript and you they wont be able to highlight the text and copy, also you can disable the right click of the mouse as well, but for bots and automated software im not sure.
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    • Profile picture of the author nizldy
      Thank you so much for your info. I appreciate it!
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    • Profile picture of the author Fernando Veloso
      Originally Posted by GoshM View Post

      You can use a javascript and you they wont be able to highlight the text and copy, also you can disable the right click of the mouse as well, but for bots and automated software im not sure.
      People can download page and grab content.

      No way to solve this puzzle UNLESS you want to deliver 10's of DMCA's every week...
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      • Profile picture of the author nizldy
        Originally Posted by Fernando Veloso View Post

        People can download page and grab content.

        No way to solve this puzzle UNLESS you want to deliver 10's of DMCA's every week...
        And that costs $99 a pop, too! Good grief.

        Until your answers to my OP, I never had heard of DMCA. I really did not believe there was a fool-proof way of keeping people from stealing. It's just like trying to prevent somebody from breaking into your home...if they want to bad enough, they'll figure a way around the system.

        Take care,

        Rosie
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        • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
          Originally Posted by nizldy View Post

          It's just like trying to prevent somebody from breaking into your home...if they want to bad enough, they'll figure a way around the system.
          Good analogy, Rosie. The point of a lock is not to guarantee NOBODY can get in. It's to make it probably that MOST people will find it too much trouble to get in.

          Your real power in this business is not in keeping other people from using your words. It's in having an endless flow of fresh new words that inspire people to order. Trailblazers don't really have to worry if the followers photograph their old route... the leaders are off to climb a new mountain before anyone else.

          Chris
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          • Profile picture of the author nizldy
            Originally Posted by Mr. Enthusiastic View Post

            Good analogy, Rosie. The point of a lock is not to guarantee NOBODY can get in. It's to make it probably that MOST people will find it too much trouble to get in.

            Your real power in this business is not in keeping other people from using your words. It's in having an endless flow of fresh new words that inspire people to order. Trailblazers don't really have to worry if the followers photograph their old route... the leaders are off to climb a new mountain before anyone else.

            Chris
            That was really outstanding and inspiring. Got it. Now, I'm off to blaze my trails!
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  • Profile picture of the author Duncan
    I have always found that keeping a copy of all the material I write is very helpful. Many times that is enough. But, now a days that is not enough.
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    • Profile picture of the author nizldy
      Originally Posted by Duncan View Post

      I have always found that keeping a copy of all the material I write is very helpful. Many times that is enough. But, now a days that is not enough.
      Oh, okay. Do you mean that by doing so, you can prove you are the original author? Sorry, just trying to clarify.

      Thank you so much for your help.

      Rosie
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  • Profile picture of the author BrianMcLeod
    In my experience, the single biggest point of failure
    for folks wanting to move forward with their plans
    is an often wholly irrational fear of being ripped off.

    The benefits of moving forward are often quickly
    cast aside in favor of a paralyzing fear of loss.

    We're a pretty messed up species, I'll tell ya.

    : )

    Brian
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    • Profile picture of the author nizldy
      Originally Posted by BrianMcLeod View Post

      In my experience, the single biggest point of failure
      for folks wanting to move forward with their plans
      is an often wholly irrational fear of being ripped off.

      The benefits of moving forward are often quickly
      cast aside in favor of a paralyzing fear of loss.

      We're a pretty messed up species, I'll tell ya.

      : )

      Brian
      Hi Brian!

      I am so inspired and encouraged by your post and all the others. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It is true that one can be frozen in fear and never even take the first step to success. What a joy it is as well as an honor to chat with folks in this forum. I've been lurking for six weeks just reading and reading and trying to learn. I'm glad I finally jumped in and started to mingle and ask questions. IMO, fear can just go jump in the lake!!!!! No lookin' back.....
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