Hello Tuesday. I wonder what else you have in store for me today.

Monday had a stomp on the toes, when I realized an article I'd written had been stolen and used on another blog. Not just my article, but the images I'd used with permission from other bloggers. The whole package. Which. is. not. cool.


As a matter of fact, I would like to loudly utter some serious cuss words at the people who think stealing is okay. It's not. Especially when you integrate penis enhancement pharmaceuticals and lingerie ads into my content. That's a boot to the head, after you've kicked me when I'm down. I've talked about stealing before. I am vehemently against stealing (hello!? Is there anyone out there that truly believes stealing is okay??)

Despite emailing Wordpress, the server host, their actual company, and SEO-Blog, which seems to be owned by the same people, the content was still up this morning. Since beginning this post, though, the blog and user were suspended.

If you have a similar problem, don't hesitate to send a Cease and Desist letter and copies of that letter to their host and other connected organizations. As artists, writers, creative people, it's important to stand up for your copyright protection. Feel it out, some people don't realize they've infringed because trends and ideas can spread rapidly on the internet, and simple communication may help resolve the issue. Unfortunately, some people are out for a quick buck and have no regard for originality.

I'm not a lawyer, but here are some good resources:

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act: This is a good place to start, to know your rights and navigate copyright.
Chilling Effects: Observing the legal climate of the internet. They track Cease and Desist letters.