I really carry a lot of respect for my fellow bloggers and their words and life stories. The things we all write are personal and cherished to us and are no less sacred than a private journal. These things we write are our thoughts and feelings, our stories to pass on to our children, a way for our voice to be heard. What is incredibly hurtful is when someone takes those words you have formed from your heart and says they belong to them. I just found a post on someone else’s site that I wrote seven months ago.
I will not publish this person’s name or blog and hopefully by me giving you that respect it will encourage you to respect my site and not take my words again. You know exactly who you are. To everyone reading, do not steal my blogs content or anyone else’s content for that matter. If you would like to reference any material here, feel free to do so by posting a link to this site and listing me as the author.
This site is now copyrighted.
Sher Bailey is a writer in the Midwest who believes the power of humor, Mod Podge, and grandkids can fix most problems in life. You can find her at SherBailey.com.
Newlywed Next Door says
Oh my gosh– what happend? That sucks though. Email at newlywedsnextdoor@gmail.com if there is anything we should be on the lookout for?
Lindsey says
Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry this happened to you!
Another Day In Paradise says
I cannot believe someone would do that! Seriously…there are some weirdos out there!
Lisa Cheney says
This is very uncool! and i have been the reciepient of this before also. Please accept my apology. the thing is, i have had a blog lurker, an old friend who burned her bridge with me who has gotten into several of my accounts and posted various things. My password has been changed and that post deleted.
Charis says
Geez, I can’t believe someone would do something so dirty! Really, what’s the point of plagiarizing a blog? I don’t blame you, I’d be livid too!
H.I.T. says
Oh my gosh. That is so disheartening.
Elizabeth says
All is well now, everyone. I do suggest for people to use Copyscape because there really are people out there stealing blog entries. My mom has had this happen too many times.
Lisa – thanks for taking the post down, that sucks you had such a bad friend.
The Polka Dotted Owl says
Girl, I am soo sorry!!! I hope that person gets the message!!!
MM says
This is horrible! I am so confused though…why would someone want to steal your blog entry? Weird!
Shanny says
Very uncool indeed, that sucks! Stealing a blog entry is so disrespectful. Sorry it happened to you =(
bekapaige says
Dude. No bueno.
Jessica says
hiiii! i just found your blog, its so cute! anyways, just wanted to inquire with a stupid question….how does one go about getting their blog material copyrighted? i have always wanted to, but never knew how….
Melissa Jordan says
I am so sorry that this happened to you. Since the person who plagiarized you has since removed their blog – (you took a higher road then I did — I was ready to CALL HER OUT for stealing so much of my stuff) atleast you can have a little peace that the blog is gone.
Unfortunately, Lisa Cheney wreaked havoc on my blog -stealing words to my husband, my prayers to God, and even worse… my letter to a friend who passed away.
I hope she learns a lesson that stealing other peoples content will not be tolerated or ignored.