Before I embark on my latest rant, let me make it clear that Naresh Joshi is not your run o' the mill scraper. I don't really spend much time worrying about or warring with scrapers over stolen blog content. There are a number of ways to use their douchebaggary to your advantage and even have a little fun at their expense, as my pal Gerald Weber illustrated. This, however, is egregious plagiarism with direct and malicious intent to deceive. Yet another piece of evidence to justify … [Read more...]
The Economist…Plagiarists?
In a ridiculous attempt to defraud its readers into believing the idea was unique, The Economist has launched an application that seems eerily similar to the "If The World Could Vote?" project's application - which was launched months ago and continues to gain popularity. Trying to capitalize on that site's popularity, Economist? I think not. This is the age of social media. … [Read more...]
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