Plagiarism is abuse

Posted by Cheryl Baumgartner
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A major complaint on the site right now is plagiarism.  Plagiarism is defined as the copying of content,  any content.  Plagiarism will result in you being reported for abuse.  Do any of the following and you are plagiarizing:
1. Copying any part of an original post or blog and posting it as a comment
2. Copying someone else' comment and posting it as your own

This is being done by a large number of members especially in add comment campaigns.  What you are doing is credit theft.  You are stealing credits from another member.

If someone commits plagiarism on your campaign.
1. Immediately decline the post to deny them the credits,
2. Immediately go to that post and click the blue report abuse link attached to their comment.
3. Select Plagiarism from the radio buttons and submit the report.

But all members need to consistent report this type of abuse. If you visit a post or blog and see plagiarism being committed, report it.  It does not matter if it is your post or someone else'.  It only takes a couple of seconds to click the link and report it.

Copying of content placed by others is not allowed.  We need to have a concentrated effort by all members to stamp out the rampant plagiarism being committed.  If you do not report it, the plagiarist will simply continue to abuse everyone as long as they get away with it.