Okay -- I thought I was done.

[illadore]

Johnny pointed out to me today the newest update from Cooks Source and from what I've read, I am portrayed as a big meanie. I should, really...like 100x really... just ignore it and move on with my life as arguing with people over the internet -- lame -- and yet I can not seem to help myself

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[chocolatescifi]

I just went to the Cooks Source site, and as I read it, I started hearing Linda Rondstadt's voice in my head. She was singing "Poor Poor Pitiful Me."

[florentinescot]

This! Oh, yes, THIS!

[anonymous]

As someone who has tried and struggled to make a living as a freelance writer, what really gets me steamed about her response is how she defends her publication by saying that "all" of her writers work for free and that she "gives" them pieces for their portfolio. It is "editors" like this who make profits off of other peoples free writing that drive down fees for writers who struggle to make ends meet. We have to take assignments that pay pennies per word because there is always someone out there who is willing to write for free and thinks it's worth it. Not only is Griggs unaware of basic editorial issues her entire business practice is disrespectful to people who make a living off of writing.

[mamaursula]

*hugs* At this point, you might want to consider a lawyer. Otherwise, you will have to just walk away and ask people to stop updating you on it. You are worth so much more than this kind of abuse, it makes me so mad.

[keastree]

Honesty Monica, I see you putting together an excellent class on how Copyright, Attribution of source material, and Fair Use play into SCA documentation. As much as this whole business sucks, I can say that it is something I have been able to discuss at length with my kids, and it now informs the way they think about communicate information to other people.

:)

[illadore]

That is a most excellent idea. :)

[ext_324172]

I discussed this whole affair with my students yesterday - now they REALLY see why I made them source and check copyright on the photos they used in the class blog - they are getting prepared for the real world.

[devianttouch]

What a fantastic idea! I'll definitely show up if this happens at any event I can make it to.

[sugarglidergirl]

Okay, but you left out that you were RUDE AND MEAN to her for stealing your stuff! OBVIOUSLY she had to be completely horrible back!