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| Author: | Squanto [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The power of the internet...used for good!! |
If you're not following this, it's funny as hell. There's a food magazine in New England called Cook's Source. Typical foodie mag, nothing crazy. Recently, they published an article and recipe about apple pies by a woman named Monica Gaudio. Pretty boring so far right? One problem with this. The article was originally published in 2005 on Monica Gaudio's website. (More than a blog, not that it matters.) Mrs. Gaudio never was contacted, or given permission for, her article to be reprinted. This is a straight copyright violation. She contacted the magazine editors, and asked for a public apology on the mag's Facebook page, and in printed magazine, and a donation to the Columbia School of Journalism in the amount of $0.10 per word. She asked for no money for herself, or anything more. The response from the editor: Quote: "Yes Monica, I have been doing this for 3 decades, having been an editor at The Voice, Housitonic Home and Connecticut Woman Magazine. I do know about copyright laws. It was "my bad" indeed, and, as the magazine is put together in long sessions, tired eyes and minds somethings forget to do these things. But honestly Monica, the web is considered "public domain" and you should be happy we just didn't "lift" your whole article and put someone else's name on it! It happens a lot, clearly more than you are aware of, especially on college campuses, and the workplace. If you took offence and are unhappy, I am sorry, but you as a professional should know that the article we used written by you was in very bad need of editing, and is much better now than was originally. Now it will work well for your portfolio. For that reason, I have a bit of a difficult time with your requests for monetary gain, albeit for such a fine (and very wealthy!) institution. We put some time into rewrites, you should compensate me! I never charge young writers for advice or rewriting poorly written pieces, and have many who write for me... ALWAYS for free!" This response hit the rounds on Reddit, and it creating a major shitstorm. The mag's Facebook page so far: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooks-Sou ... 748?v=wall People have also gotten a list of all the companies that advertise in the mag, and so far a good number of them have decided to pull their advertising. It's amazing how much the editor's unwillingness to say "I'm sorry" is going to cost them. They might not have a business in another month. |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
That's really awesome haha, especially as an aspiring writer myself. |
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| Author: | fly as hale [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Ah, the internet... I recently read a story about some trashy degenerates that were harassing their neighbors and making fun of their little girl who was dying of a terminal illness, and when 4chan caught wind of it they started harassing the couple and making their life a living hell by sending mass orders of pizza and other takeout food to their home. |
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| Author: | Ryan911T [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
I love the internet. |
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| Author: | sabretoothpick [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Great stuff, but why the hell didn't they shut down their facebook page. Embrace the insults |
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| Author: | acrossthelines [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Quote: I was happy to see that everything on the Internet is public domain. To that end, I've decided to take all your magazines, content, etc. and re-publish it under my own name.. I've decided to use Cooks-Source-Publication (instead of Cooks Source Magazine). I'm sure you won't mind though. Oh, and when I discover bad grammar and spelling mistakes in your content, I'll fix it, and simply send you a bill for the work I did. Have a great day. Tee hee. |
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| Author: | acrossthelines [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Reading the Facebook page is seriously worth it. Quote: Barry Pemberton
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -Barry Pemberton 2010 |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
ha...now it's linked on fark. now all we're missing are the degenerates at 4chan and this could be a perfect storm. |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Their website is down, presumably overloaded with traffic. |
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| Author: | fly as hale [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
"Your magazine is bad, and you should feel bad." LMAO |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Yeah, I was thinking about tossing it up on 4chan, but even I won't go there at work. |
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| Author: | BlueandYellow [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
I would write something along the lines of, "I used your magazine to wipe my ass the other day. I had toilet paper, but shit should go with shit" |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
"Waiting on their recipe for crow." |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:46 pm ] |
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"Judith, you're a cunt." +1 |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
" I think I've seen 2 death threats and a promise to devour their children on here... You got it easy Cook Source, but once 4chan catches wind of this... Pray." Exactly what I thought... |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
4chan has probably already caught wind of it |
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| Author: | peteythedancingsabre [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
They didn't just steal from the blogger. http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=1 ... opic=23238 There's a bunch of stuff she just straight copy and pasted. Things from NPR, The Food Network, Weight Watchers. The list goes on and on. Honestly, this just makes me think that I never ever want to piss off the internet. |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
can we see a side by side of the original article and the plagiarism somewhere? |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
I'd love to. But, their website has shit the bed. EDITS: Original article from 2005: http://www.godecookery.com/twotarts/twotarts.html (The author owns this website.) Screenshot of the page posted bymagazine. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... 6994196748
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The power of the internet...used for good!! |
Squanto wrote: I'd love to. But, their website has shit the bed. wonder why, |
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