Someone Plagiarized My Story [Matter Solved. Thank you, chingus & AFF.]

I was browsing this day, trying to see if anyone really plagiarized my story because earlier, someone messaged me and said that Except You was plagiarized in Wattpad. But it was all a misunderstanding because I was also the one who posted it. (I'm Wattpad's gamefishie.)

But someone really did plagiarize this story of mine. She changed Eun Mi's name to Park Minha but everything else is mine.

What insuted me most is that she even copied my author's note in the end of the foreword, saying that she also dedicated the story to her bestfriend who was celebrating her birthday. How coincidental that she used the same words as mine. (Please note the overflowing sarcasm).

I reported her already and I hope AFF can do something about it soon. But in case they don't notice immediately, I'm asking you guys for help. If you can spare some time, please report her, too, so that AFF admins can notice immediately.

And the PLAGIARIZED version of Except You: https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/678855/except-you-romance-you-exo-kai-luhan-sehun-baekhyun

Oh, and did I mention that she did not only copy mine, but also two other famous EXO fics from Wattpad as well? Links:

Married to Conceited Jerk Kris Wu

Original Story By KrisWaifu from Wattpad (Original Title: Married To An Idol)

Dear EXO! My Classmates

Original Story By Sacheeko from Wattpad (Original Title: [You and EXO] Oh! Dear Classmates~]

I know that my story is not as classic and popular as other stories here or in Wattpad or any other fanfiction site but this story is MINE and I have invested a lot of my time and imagination just to share my passion in writing and my love for EXO with you guys.

Plagiarism really disgusts me and I hate those people who steal other people's works so I hope immediate action can be done for this.

heerinkim made a page for stopping these plagiarizing issues and I'm inviting you guys to help her with this cause:

STOP PLAGIARISM AFF GROUP

I know that this issue has been going on for so long already and we really can't stop these thieves but I hope that by increasing awareness for everyone, a future will come when writers won't have to worry about their works being stolen from them.

UPDATE: The plagiarized stories have been taken down already and the user was banned. Kudos to the AFF mods who responded immediately. Thank you to everyone who gave me their support. Let's all join hands to bring a stop to this matter called plagiarism.

Comments

You must be logged in to comment

ElfyPuhl #1 Apr 5, 2014 08:11:43

Wait, did u tell the other authors who got their stories plagiarized? How did u find out? Did u confront her already?

She got banned here in aff. I clicked the link and it's not there anymore.

ElfyPuhl #2 Apr 5, 2014 08:08:44

Oh my gosh! That's so terrible!!!!! How can I help?

dream_keeper88 #3 Apr 5, 2014 05:13:16

If you reported it already, then it would be fine. Having other people send in multiple reports about the same thing would only make it difficult for the mods. It won't make the process any faster. A mod who would see your report would close it once it is settled. And then another mod would see another report filed and deal with it only to find out it has been dealt with when they could spend the time closing the same reports to responding other reports. One report and they would notice right away.

Here is a blog from a mod, read: https://www.asianfanfics.com/blog/view/830004

kkaebaek #4 Apr 5, 2014 04:33:44

OMG I can't believe she plagiarized the story that you dedicate to me. XD Don't worry, Pai. I reported it already. UGH. Curse that girl.

rarana #5 Apr 5, 2014 04:14:56

I reported, Pai. I can't let people benefit from your skills! FIGHTING, my friend! <3

Fan_of_Karma #6 Apr 5, 2014 03:49:35

I reported it for you, dear :) If they plagiarize, they should at least have enough decency to come up with their own author's note... this is just disgusting...