Never Be a Copy-Paste Writer

I have been writing on internet for last 10 years. I have observed that many of my articles have been copy-pasted on other websites and blogs without my permission. The worst thing is that, at many places my name as the author is removed, and the articles are published with some one other's name as the writer.

Many original writers are facing this problem.

True writers write using their knowledge, research, thinking power and creativity. They give a lot of time for every single piece of their writings. Further they give their time to modify or rewrite the already written articles. This makes them devoted writers. Such writers get a wide readership.

But some so called writers just copy the articles already published on net. They publish such article with their own name as a writer. This is just a theft. Theft of intellectual property. Why do they do this? This is not just because it is easy to do, but they do not want to give their time for creativity. Some smart writers copy the main theme and present it by modifying the original article.

But such copy-paste writers are not long term gainers. Eventually they got caught. This can lead them to problems, and they can face legal problems. Even the websites, who have published such stolen articles can face problems.

I know some copy-paste writers, who were fined and who had to spend 1 to 3 years in jail.

Copying articles written by others and publishing them in own name is unethical and illegal. So never copy.

The best way is to be original. You will gain a lot in long term, only if you use your own intellect.

-Mahavir Sanglikar