tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post867686905529293514..comments2024-01-16T22:28:54.045-08:00Comments on Confessions of a Fitness Diva....: Boo Hoo, What to Do, When Another Blogger Copies You....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-6416260586511062452009-01-17T04:47:00.000-08:002009-01-17T04:47:00.000-08:00Fitness Diva, I feel your pain and share your pass...Fitness Diva, I feel your pain and share your passion about copycats. That's one of the reasons why I wrote my book. It's a great way to protect your "intellectual property." Federal copyright laws will protect your copyrighted material from these unethical content thieves.<BR/><BR/>If mainstream celebrities can produce, market, and distribute their fitness ideas via CD's, DVD's, Audio books, andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-14687670455155143062009-01-16T09:32:00.000-08:002009-01-16T09:32:00.000-08:00Hey great post!I recommend that you head over to c...Hey great post!<BR/><BR/>I recommend that you head over to copyscape.com and put a protected by copyscape button on your site - you will then get tracking like google analytics - each time someone steals your content a report will get mailed back to you...<BR/><BR/>Scum!<BR/><BR/>Great blog though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-15928264153187229552009-01-14T17:47:00.000-08:002009-01-14T17:47:00.000-08:00well, that must have been frustrating for you. i w...well, that must have been frustrating for you. i was just talking to a blogger friend and she too had her content copied by another blogger from entrecard. and to make matters worse, she had to 'antedate' it to make it look like it was hers originallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-82220754091124509742009-01-14T11:03:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:03:00.000-08:00I would totally be pissed if someone was going as ...I would totally be pissed if someone was going as far as copying the exact content as me every week! I've been doing health & fitness webcasts on my site for the past nine months now and I have not come across that problem -- or at least have not even noticed. There is so much content out there that these copycats will just fade off into the distance. The reason being is because they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-41088702223503374512009-01-14T07:39:00.000-08:002009-01-14T07:39:00.000-08:00Hey Diva,If it's any consolation, those of us who ...Hey Diva,<BR/>If it's any consolation, those of us who frequent your blog regularly know that you are the original "Fitness Diva". It's unfortunate that someone would copy you, but looking at it in a positive light, it's also a form of acknowledgment that you are doing something right.<BR/><BR/>I recent had someone ask if I mind that they use my blogging style (and I'm nowhere close to a bloggingTerry Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838787723238259496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-91356247639160920392009-01-14T05:29:00.000-08:002009-01-14T05:29:00.000-08:00Coming up with creative and interesting ideas for ...Coming up with creative and interesting ideas for a blog post is hard! I would be mad too if somebody stole my ideas and/or photos.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-21931880571985876422009-01-14T02:14:00.000-08:002009-01-14T02:14:00.000-08:00i agree with doug, getting an idea is one thing, s...i agree with doug, getting an idea is one thing, stealing is another. just when i think and gone and done something original i find out later it has been done before. but since this person is a regular dropper on you and she sees what you do all the time, it's hard to separate stealing from what's original when you JUST covered the same topic. if she's going to steal at least be quiet about it Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354792965278419251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-30206692818832428232009-01-13T23:35:00.000-08:002009-01-13T23:35:00.000-08:00Thanks for all your insight and opinions, everyone...Thanks for all your insight and opinions, everyone. Davida, I would be mad if someone was buying and wearing my same clothes, too! Get your own style, dammit! LOL<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I can't continue to worry about what I can't control, right? And you damn sure can't control the actions of other people.<BR/><BR/>Bartolomo, I understand to an extent getting "inspired" by what you see on other's The Fitness Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616336355234339736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-60276182637885344872009-01-13T21:39:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:39:00.000-08:00Your anger is totally justifiable but don't let it...Your anger is totally justifiable but don't let it keep you from your regular posting. You could look at it as a compliment. If you write good posts and have loyal readers than no worries. You must have more creativity than the alleged thief so yours is most likely a better post anyway. Creativity is what keeps em coming back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-6631595910224394252009-01-13T19:21:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:21:00.000-08:00I can see that you are really upset and I understa...I can see that you are really upset and I understand why. It is hard work to be creative and unique. This is why I hate to tell my friends where I shop. They ALWAYS go to the same store and buy EXACTLY what I've bought. I want to look nice and I want them to look nice BUT I also want to be different. So now someone has copied your video idea. That sucks, but yes--I agree with your friend. Davidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068801189433001612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-71563584105209090452009-01-13T18:32:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:32:00.000-08:00I'm sorry to hear that Diva...I hope I'm not in th...I'm sorry to hear that Diva...I hope I'm not in the copy cat's list.Suddenly slimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450943435782296222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-32197628490839782902009-01-13T17:37:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:37:00.000-08:00Hi Fd, It is ashame that people are copying. I kno...Hi Fd, <BR/><BR/>It is ashame that people are copying. I know it upsets me when I put my heart in a poem or article and someone steals them completely. Spamers are good at that. I know of another person whose entire post and picture were stolen. I write from my heart and put my heart into my writings and darn it they are mine. My heart goes out to you. Even if you leave entrecard they will still Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-28995485066467895162009-01-13T16:30:00.000-08:002009-01-13T16:30:00.000-08:00I am so sorry that you are being copied. I have ab...I am so sorry that you are being copied. I have absolutely no clue who you are referring to, as your blog is the only fitness blog that I visit. This is the only time I have commented, but I just wanted to extend my sympathies...I hope they stop! =) Take Care!Kristin https://www.blogger.com/profile/05047440236618093570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-16550843295643941152009-01-13T15:28:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:28:00.000-08:00Getting an "idea" or a "subject" from another blog...Getting an "idea" or a "subject" from another blog posting is one thing, to duplicate the "subject matter" is totally wrong. Some copying is due to laziness but some individuals are truly prats. Sounds like you are dealing with it most effectively.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171093924292650880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-630665144843393402009-01-13T12:46:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:46:00.000-08:00Obviously we all have various sources for our insp...Obviously we all have various sources for our inspirational posts or lack thereof, but there is absolutely no justification for blatant stealing. <BR/>Do they think people are so stupid that no-one will notice? Do whatever it takes to squash them very hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-19460269290646749952009-01-13T11:43:00.000-08:002009-01-13T11:43:00.000-08:00I agree up to an extent with your friend who told ...I agree up to an extent with your friend who told you that copying you is a form of acknowledgement. Just like imitation is a form of flattery.<BR/><BR/>Any blogger may and can be a muse for others - which is fine, but no blogger should be an ass and copy from others over and over again. There should be a common sense limit to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-75372996753841576242009-01-13T09:29:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:29:00.000-08:00there is actually some people who lack the capabil...there is actually some people who lack the capability to do their own creativeness and ideas because they want to boost themselves and others, she/he need to make things copy (handmade) from who she admire. I am sorry it happened to you!:(gLoR!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829556288238317484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-78158697630666481672009-01-13T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-13T08:23:00.000-08:00I've gotten ideas from other blogs, but to copy co...I've gotten ideas from other blogs, but to copy content? That's terrible! When I get ideas, I still do my own real research and write my own content. I'm sorry that this has happened to you. While it is a compliment on some level, it's also a form of plagiarism, and it's wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-52862993091901644642009-01-13T05:11:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:11:00.000-08:00Hey, thanks for all the replies and advice, everyo...Hey, thanks for all the replies and advice, everyone.<BR/>This latest person is just copying an idea, so, nothing I can do about that except not deal with her blog anymore.<BR/>However, the other one of late still has the post with the pic they stole from me up on their blog. Entrecard has already deleted their blog, so that does give me some satisfaction.<BR/>I will get hold of one of those Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-85722448464103070592009-01-13T04:52:00.000-08:002009-01-13T04:52:00.000-08:00I don't blame you for being upset; I would be too....I don't blame you for being upset; I would be too. You have a great site and I wish you continued success with it. Everyone gets ideas from other sites, but blatant copying is wrong. If I were you, I would email the person. If that doesn't work, contact Entrecard. Can't hurt. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-34758716753589015992009-01-13T04:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T04:51:00.000-08:00Had to deal with this myself this week. Someone n...Had to deal with this myself this week. Someone not only copied by content, but actually took the articles directly off my site. They used my trademarked logos and linked me thinking it was OK. I sent a cease and desist letter and it was removed. Why do people think this is appropriate?Beth Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214590421284367210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-78294913512594171482009-01-13T02:18:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:18:00.000-08:00I met such things more badly,Diva.I often find my ...I met such things more badly,Diva.<BR/><BR/>I often find my Chinese travel posts are used here and there on internet. And I know there is a kind of software which can copy all the database of your site too!And I know many web master use this kind of software! That's a kind of infamous totally copy!<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I stopped update my chinese website because of this reason. Though I have worked so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-39038866719648246132009-01-13T01:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T01:36:00.000-08:00I know that this is so frustrating for you. I woul...I know that this is so frustrating for you. I would be annoyed too. Diva you are fabulous, so they are copying from the best. But still I know how hard you must work on what you do and it's just not cool for them to do that. I'm sorry that you've had to deal with all of this. Please don't leave Entrecard :)Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246435607019061325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-6021532820765838922009-01-12T22:18:00.000-08:002009-01-12T22:18:00.000-08:00Reading the comment from Anonymous has only made m...Reading the comment from Anonymous has only made me want a hamburger. With that aside, you are doing all you can to help prevent this sort of thievery from happening. You are following-up and those blogs are hopefully being deleted. Yes, I can sit here and say that they are stealing your content because it is original, well-researched and well-written, but that does not make you feel any better. tahtimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597025991965701257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319456785267029527.post-53175406588054626082009-01-12T21:44:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:44:00.000-08:00well, i've "borrowed" content from other blogs in ...well, i've "borrowed" content from other blogs in the past, but I usually give credit (and a link) to where it came from...if i can remember.<BR/><BR/>However, when it comes to blatant stealing, that just isn't right. Unfortunatley, there's not much you can do. When you post material on line, un;ess you kno how to make it uncopyable, it's fair game to be copied.<BR/><BR/>Now if you could find a Mystery Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578042603632384597noreply@blogger.com