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John Heidenry and Brett Topel are plagiarists and lawyers suck, too

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by lantaur, Jul 21, 2006.

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  1. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    Say no to a confidentiality agreement.

    Spill the beans. Let whoever it is face the music.
     
    forever_town, Aug 31, 2007
    #61
  2. jambalaya

    jambalaya Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    Just let it go.

    Is all this really worth it? Did this episode take food off your table in any way? Or are you motivated by ego?
     
    jambalaya, Aug 31, 2007
    #62
  3. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    I don't think it's a matter of ego as much as it is fairness. If it happened to you, would you walk away quietly -- especially when it happened by people who are supposed to know better than passing someone else's work off as their own?
    WHOO WHOO!! NEWSFLASH!! Plagiarism is bad. Plagiarism should be punished. Plagiarism is stealing.
     
    slappy4428, Aug 31, 2007
    #63
  4. Jones

    Jones Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    From now on, whenever I eat jambalaya, I'll be reminded of this post, and how fucking stupid it is.
     
    Jones, Aug 31, 2007
    #64
  5. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    Take the confidentiality agreement, get the $, and then tell your friends, especially those with the biggest mouths. Make sure you begin the story, 'I'm telling you this confidentially....'
     
    21, Aug 31, 2007
    #65
  6. spaceman

    spaceman Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    This is the best advice. Do what Auntie 21 says.
     
    spaceman, Aug 31, 2007
    #66
  7. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    Yet, he said there was no confidentiality agreement nor was one offered.
     
    slappy4428, Aug 31, 2007
    #67
  8. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    He said his publisher had made an offer that didn't include one. You gotta believe the other side will insist one before accepting the agreement.
     
    21, Aug 31, 2007
    #68
  9. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    I really need new glasses...
     
    slappy4428, Aug 31, 2007
    #69
  10. Lugnuts

    Lugnuts Well-Known Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)


    Let the full wrath of SportsJournalists.com come down on this guy!
     
    Lugnuts, Aug 31, 2007
    #70
  11. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    Wait... on me for not having new glasses or the plagiarist?
     
    slappy4428, Aug 31, 2007
    #71
  12. Write-brained

    Write-brained Guest

    Re: Is this plagiarism? What would you do? (UPDATE#4 - Possible settlement)

    The post or the food?

    I never thought jambalaya was very smart myself. Stupid rice ;D
     
    Write-brained, Aug 31, 2007
    #72
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