Question RE: Proper Etiquette on Copied Hub

  1. Solaras profile image98
    Solarasposted 2 years ago

    I am shocked to find someone has copied my Hub in its entirety. Truly. In this instance, they have included a link to my hub next to the title, followed by my complete article.  I like the back link, however I want the majority of the text on their site to go away.

    What is an appropriate request to make of the blogger:
    A - Remove my hub, you vile content thief! File a DMAC
    B - Thanks for appreciating my article; please just link over to it with the first paragraph (or whatever is an appropriate amount for them to include???)
    C- This is actually a good thing, and you should go back to bed and get more sleep.

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  2. Marisa Wright profile image99
    Marisa Wrightposted 2 years ago

    It depends what the rest of the blog looks like. 

    If it's obvious most of the blog is stolen, I won't even contact the site owner or file a DMCA with them - I'l find out who their host is, and file an abuse report directly with them.

    If it looks like they've made an honest mistake, then I go for B - but I usually add, if you'd prefer to keep the whole article then you can have it for $100.  I have got paid twice!

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    1. Solaras profile image98
      Solarasposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Oh thanks! I had not thought of your option D!

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