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Plagiarism Poem
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Plagiarism Poem |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It has come to my attention That you’re using my little ditty To woo all the gentlemen And make yourself seem pretty You saw my poem on that page And thought you’d never be caught Who was your teacher of right and wrong Was this what you were taught? Stealing is stealing, that’s the end of it There is no ‘borrowing’ here So the next time you claim my work is yours I’m afraid you’re in deep trouble dear Plagiarism is a crime you know And I personally think it’s a sin Don’t take what doesn’t belong to you You can’t know the trouble you’re in! Leave these words right where they’re written Don’t lift them from pages of blue For if I find out, you’ve stolen them I’m coming after you! ** Please note, this is NOT written for anyone specific..I've been reading about the Supreme Court's problem dealing with copyright issues and felt this would be timely. [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (02-27-2002 01:54 AM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
WOW!!!  ThisDiamond...in her own write |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Aptly timed indeed... There's never a bad time to remind folks that what's theirs is theirs and what's yours is yours... wordly wise anyway... Thanks, PdV.. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wow..made my heart thump...sometimes when I am inspired by a phrase(and I always say so) I worry about plagiarism... I have had mine stolen before..so I understand, although it was in my beginning days and to look at those poems today, I would almost give them away. *s Nicely done. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I love this... feels like a fist slamming down on a table (or maybe through a wall) screaming, justice!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
sigh...half the time I forget what I write myself...totally confused as to why anyone would want someone else's glory!  |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Nice reminder, Sharon. ((Sharon)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Poet deVine - said well, it's a no no... BC |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sharon darling girl Oh WOW when YOU write you really write, this is utterly utterly fabulous. This is so incredibly right I love it love it love it. I couldn’t give my poems away, I sometimes wonder when inspire becomes plagiarism. Keth and I are always swapping words, a phrase here a throwaway remark there. And we joke about waltzing off with any words the other puts down but we don’t steal them as such we just use them in a different way. This is a serious subject though and I agree what is written by you remains yours. Unless you gift it to someone else, but the write is rightfully yours eternally You've written this well Sharon and made your point, well done   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I like the way you got your message across in this one. I've never understood why anyone would want to steal someones elses work.(not sure...should I be offended that no one has ever stolen mine??? Lol) If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (02-26-2002 09:43 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I liked what Tracey said, and I've wondered the same thing about being offended. That was a great comment, and a strong message PDV. Good work!! [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (02-26-2002 09:54 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ VERY firmly penned~ Inspiration is wonderful ... but when one knowingly passes off another's work as their own ... that's a crime~ *applauding* this one for sure~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
hey, great lines in this one!! i think i'll borrow a few hehe yeah, copyright is a helluva thing, that's for sure... i gave up putting my little (c) mark by my name because i figure if my words mean something to someone enough that they'd trouble themselves to steal them, then they can have them... they certainly aren't making ME wealthy... LOL!! but seriously, it's a big issue and you addressed it well in your piece here, sharon.... you know what i heard recently on the radio? it was right after George Harrison died... the Beatles signed away rights to almost ALL their songs... THUS the Harrison song "It's Only a Northern Song".... because "NORTHERN" was the company which made those young kids sign when they were young kids and dammit!!!! it SUCKS!!!! they lost a lot of money over it but money means nothing either, right? can't buy anything with it can't buy freedom or truth or hope... er... or can you? |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I think it is wonderful when poets inspire each other....and I think it's fantastic when they give each other kudos for the inspire, but to steal words that weren't written in your soul, makes me wonder if that person has a soul....it's a terrible thing..... |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Excellently expressed , yes it did happen to me on two or three occasions , I wrote this way back in 1/3/2001 Plagiarizing Hurts There it was written What could be worse All words the same Each and every verse All thought was mine Though taken away Saw my poem copied By someone today I’m holding copyright Though left off the sign Why had they copied This poem of mine It was heart and soul A poem my property As plagiarizing hurts So why do this to me Hope Copyright © |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Plagiarism is a no-no indeed! It is very deceitful to steal someone else's work and pass it off as your own! I'm glad your posted this, it serves as an awareness poem! |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Very well said and no beating around the bush.No one should ever try to take someone else's work. Peaches |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all!!! I hope with this poem, to open up some dialog about this subject..so watch for it in a discussion forum near you!  |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Will do, and the poems found in this thread are very true and strong..and apt. There is still the case in Kansas about high schoolers stealing biology info online for research papers http://fyi.cnn.com/2002/fyi/teachers.ednews/02/07/plagiarism.dispute.ap/ as well as the Supreme Court upcoming decison about copyright time frames http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32412-2002Feb19.html , discussed in Philosophy /pip/Forum8/HTML/000311.html . This is the time for such conversation, and I thank you, PdV, for posting this one. Alicat  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You may have noticed I've barely been around the past few days... of course, considering how lazy my fingers can be, it's hard to tell sometimes whether I'm around or not... just call me lurker. *G* But this month, I've been bombarded with research projects... and several of them have included copyright issues. Yesterday, I finished a memo on fair use that earned me a comment I suppose (since it came from an attorney *G*) was meant as a compliment - that I should be an attorney cause I'd be a good one. *G* (If you've ever worked with attorneys, you'll know why I'm not sure whether it was compliment of not. *G*) But I think it was simply a matter of topic... it's easier when you care passionately about the subject. *S* So now you know why this was the first poem I opened. *S* I like it very much, PDV. *S* I'm afraid I'd end up in criminal court if someone ever stole my work... copyright protection wouldn't help either of us if I dismembered the offender. LOL |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 Well said Sharon!!Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Very well said, Sharon. This is such an important subject, and you've written a very firm and 'to the point' reminder here. Thank you for this. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very well said indeed. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Remind me never to get you even the slighest bit upset, OK? |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Sharon, my heart goes out to everyone here who has been victimized by plagiarists, I hate plagiarism so much and I think it's absurd and selfish how someone can steal anothers work! (sigh) This is a wonderful poem of awareness, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!! I have been lucky...so far..at least as far as I know, no one has ever done this to any of my work but a few of my friends have had it happen and I have found it to be incredibly upsetting....A person's work is their pride and joy and for someone else to put their name to it is likened to a rape of the person's talent....BRAVO!!!  Well said...**big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (02-27-2002 06:06 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks PDV, for warning everyone. I don't mind if someone borrows my thoughts but I hate it when they steal my words.....so far, luckily, no one has ever stolen my words...probably because no one would want them anyway.....  Great poem! copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Poet this is so timely. You know I just went through this heartache, and what actually happened with me is that someone stole my poem and put their name on it, then another person came along and saw my name under my poem and accused me on another board and I was almost kicked off that board. So this is a big big problem. It is a shame that some people that cannot write have to steal. I would just not write if I couldnt. I am so glad that you posted this. Thank you, floria Floria |
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