Re: [epub] Copying ideas

[Sam Brooks <sbrooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

From: Sam Brooks <sbrooks@earthlink.net>

"Azriel Winnett" <winn@internet-zahav.net> wrote:

<<Edited for content/brevity of response>>

>It usually happens like this: someone will publish an article
>containing his or her ideas or insights on a given topic. Then, a
>short time - sometimes even mere hours - later, another writer,
>operating in the same field, will come out with an article
>espousing the same ideas, and in the same or a similar context.
>The difference is that they are presented in the second author's
>own words and own style.    

Sam, Acting in the Role of Devil's Advocate Responds Thusly:

Is not imitation, the sincerest form of flattery??

And on a more practical level, you yourself said the practice
was not illegal.

Depends on how much psychological baggage, you care to drag
around behind you.  You may rant, rave, bitch and moan to
the high heavens.  You may write emails, threaten, cajole,
intimidate or whatever.  Psychologically purging, yes.
Practical, debatable at best.  Better to go give the wife,
significant other, kids, dog, cat or whomever/whatever
a big hug and put it all behind you.

And this is all easier said than done, says Sam, as he
earnestly works at sharpening the blade on the whetstone. ;)

Thanks for listening.

Sam
sbrooks@earthlink.net

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