3 Reasons Why SOME Became Victims Of Plagiarism [by Mod ChoCo]

Hi!

We all know that our fics were like our OWN babies.

We spend alot of time thinking of the plot, typing it then review it.

WE even find the BEST poster makers for our fic.

BUT what if you found out that someone was copying your fic word for word?

The only thing that we can do is to call out the moderators and ban this and that!

BUT why incedents like these happen?

Well here's my TOP 3 Reasons Why SOME Became Victims Of Plagiarism.

 

101. Because you don't use the DTS or Disallow Text Selection. 

Yeah. I know that some people know this thing but MOST of the people doesn't know.

So what is DTS?

DTS is a feature wherein it "disallows" someone to highlight your texts and copy it. SIMPLE.

Where can you find it?

Click "Edit" (beside your foreword link) and you will find this check box above your "Title Box" then click "Save".

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201. Because you don't use the Search Box efficiently.  

Search Box is not only a tool to find your favorite topics, it can also be a good way to locate text which is similar to your work.

It is also a good way to locate who's that person who copied your work.

Let's use my AFF Fic for example.

So below is the line that I want to use.

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Then type/copy and paste it on the search box the click "Search"

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Then TWALAH! Results will be out in no time, look around if there are some similar lines with your work.

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BUT make sure to see that similar file before reporting it to the Mods.

 

301. Because your story is very good!

Ofcourse, no one will put interest in your fic if that is not good! Best is? Know who are your readers.

Talk to them and get their feedbacks. Maybe, they could also help you trace up those "PLAGIARMONSTERS."

 

So, my last advice is:

BE RESPONSIBLE, EFFICIENT, AND SENSITIVE!

I hope that this blog helped you.

Until next time! Leave a comment!

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-jazalea #1
Nice~ <3 Thank you!

I really agree with the 101 rule. Some fanfics I read are not disallowing the text selection. So probably, someone is plagiarism ones story. It really makes me disappointed.
kyuminhunhan1213
#2
i disagree for number 101. bcs we can Ctrl+A at the page, then paste it in our ms. word. actually it took minutes to copy it bcs ms word must connect with the server, but plagiators will do anything to gain popularity and etc, rite? i said this bcs i always copy every brilliant fics i read to my document with this way bcs when i delete my cookies/caches/history from my browser, it's gone, and i hate to replay "Save Offline" several times. and btw, we can copy it through that "save offline" tool.
msaejae
#3
nice one ^^
twilight_princess #4
Great advice again~
ai-love-sarang #5
That's why you're a mod. Hehe and that's also anither reason I changed my fanfic platform as I think AFF does have better security than LJ :))
uikaxxlockheart
#6
Very good!
carlyxoxorenee
#7
This is great and is completely accurate. :) Keep up the good work!
hvnyc-
#8
Thank you for this :D
But usually its only if the story is popular and really good, even if there wasn't a text selection they will find other ways to copy its horrible.
i_lovekpop_fics
#9
Even if you disallow text selection, there are some who take screeb shots or copy word for wors slowly. Its horrible!
JICHIGO
#10
well, usually the case is that the story is popular. it's not even whether of its quality but its popularity. once something is popular, some envy it and wants to have it under their own name. as a result, they copy. even if there is disallow text selection, there is always a way for them to copy and paste.
baekbyunniee
#11
i like. thank you. (:
KibummieWaifu
#12
KAMSA :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~