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PLAGIARISM

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Rache, Aug 3, 2015.

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  1. Joe

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    Just logged into ff.net PMs for the first time in... some time. I've a few messages from our man. Mostly requesting threesome with Vlad and complimenting my author prowess.
     
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    So, same old, then?
     
  3. asterixgaul3112

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    So it's really hard to display text in the usual fonts and make it so someone can't copy it. Yes you can prevent selection of text like ffnet but that's easily bypassed.
    It just makes it harder for legitimate uses like discussion of the text.

    Aside: in theory, I suppose it would be possible to generate "handwritten" text that's legible but can't be copied. Of course, if it's legible it's probably possible to ocr the text with sufficiently good machine learning - but I doubt that's a serious threat.
     
  4. Joe

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    Normal Christmas Eve for Joe Douchey.
     
  5. BTT

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    You know, one thing I just noticed about this guy is that he only plagiarizes HP fanfics, as far as I can tell. It's strange.
     
  6. silentclock

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    Do we have a superlative for Most Likely to Wear Vlad's Face Like a Mask?

    We've got a winner.
     
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    damnit joe, that was me.
     
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    Hm. Based on all the sudden confessions appearing in this thread, this whole plagiarism spree is starting to seem bloody strongly teamwork to me.
     
  9. vlad

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    Creepy but understandable. It's a damn handsome face.
     
  10. ereyz

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    btw a little off topic here do u know where does he found "How to Break Your Contract in Five Easy Steps" because its the first time i came across it. I would realy appreciate if u could point me to the place i can find it
     
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    Its in WBA.
     
  12. vlad

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    It was written on two stone tablets and delivered directly to Republic.
     
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    Nope, same account. Just pen name changed. Same userid number.
     
  15. jedifox

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    So this person is a metamorphmagus then?

    I'm surprised that the account hasn't been banned yet on FanFiction.net despite being reported so many times by different people.
     
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    A well-known troll account. FFN tracks accounts by ID and not username.

    There's no reason to draw any more attention towards the troll. If there are any findings regarding this I suggest sending a PM directly to me and/or authors involved. Most people here already know how to send a DMCA to FFN and if not, I will send the instructions and provide assistance.

    A list of known troll accounts can be found i.e. here.

    If the ID is on that list, we likely already are at it.

    For the record, this public list will no longer be updated. Tracking of the case will be handled elsewhere starting as of today due to the troll seeking public attention. Let's make sure he no longer gets it either here or at on FFN.

    Happy troll hunting, all.
     
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    Wow the guy actually uploaded his photo.
     
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    Guy is literally posting hundreds of stories right now, lol.
     
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    Hay! I just read your previous reviews from all of those hypocrites. They steal from JKR and then complain when someone steals from them or from someone else. They then cry THIEF? They expect honor among thieves. Some writers are weired! I like your cut on the fic idea.

    Not sure if stolen. Don't really care. Just want the next chapter.

    Wow people are actually supporting this thief.
     
    Last edited: Dec 27, 2015
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