Anniversary

[quinara]

So, stop_plagiarism is five years old today. I only just realised so I don't have anything planned to say, but I couldn't let the occasion pass without pausing (as somebody who has seen this place grow from the glimmer of an idea to a fully realised and expansive community) to say thank you to every one of our 990 members, 1054 watchers, 46 community affiliates

Comments

[hils]

I've been a member of this comm since its infancy (has it really been five years. OMG!) and I can hand on heart say I am extremely appreciative of all the hard work you guys do

[quinara]

Well, thanks for being here! (And such a long time too - eek!) We would be pointless without the people who stick with us.

[amorettea]

I think you have done a spectacular job. No, you can't stop it but you can do your part and give someone who has has work stolen a place to go. Go you!

[quinara]

And community members make the whole thing work, so go you too!!

[snailbones]

You guys do an amazing job, and I always appreciate the calm, reasoned and well-organised way you go about helping people. Please keep up the good work, and thank you.

[quinara]

And thank you for sticking with us! We're worthless without our community members listening and spreading awareness.

[bogwitch]

::A round of applause::

[quinara]

*claps you on the back with cheery camaraderie*

[bogwitch]

Please do it gently, I'm not well.

[quinara]

Oh noes! *definitely pats gently*

[velvetwhip]

I think you guys are doing a marvelous job! And as for awareness...your name gets handed to victims right and left, so people are aware you exist and more are made aware all the time. And in a couple of cases, the timing suggests that simply being told they are being reported to you strikes enough fear into the hearts of thieves plagiarists that they take down the work that never was theirs in the first place.

Gabrielle

[quinara]

Awareness makes the whole community work, I think, so it's good to hear that our name does seem to be getting out there and actually mean something. Thanks for being part of the community!

[velvetwhip]

I think what you are doing is so important. People need to understand that fanfiction is the product of hard work and creativity and belongs as much to the person who wrote it as any professional writings. You are a crucial part of the fight for that respect.

Gabrielle