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... first, they honestly believe in that point, although they didn'actually write it, it resonated with them and they want to spread the word fast. Their passion and in-a-hurry attitude affected their judgment, an indictment on the too-busy nature of our ways.

I'm not sure that I completely agree with it, but it's something to think about. One thing I should have added that I left out in my rush to post this is that people don't always realize that they are plagiarizing because they don't know what all it encompasses. This is one thing I've observed from people who have had posts deleted here for plagiarism. They didn't understand what they did wrong. Sure, we all agree that a direct copy of someone else's work with giving credit to the source is wrong, but if you paraphrase a few words and claim it as your own. That's still plagiarism.

Anyway, thanks for the input. I hope I don't seem too jaded. ;)

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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. - Edgar Allan Poe

Oh, common! 'Stealing someone else's work is just as much a crime as stealing his/her wallet.' How can you say that? Extending what you said, stealing someone's wallet is just as much a crime as murder or a beating. It's frustrating, I know, but I don't agree with you.
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I make my living writing. My words are my livelihood. So if you steal them, you steal from me. It cheapens the value of those words, and in some cases, can make it impossible for me to sell articles in the future.

You would not dream of walking into a store, and taking money from the register. Why not?? Because they have an actual product. But what if you have a service performed? What if you get a manicure, or a repairman fixes your washing machine? What if you refuse to pay them? You are stealing, and they would be right to call the cops. People fail to realize that plagiarism is just as much stealing as if you do not pay for services you order.

Obviously, if you are taking the words and using them as your own, you've determined that they have some value. Otherwise, you wouldn't use them. But you are making a conscious decision to not pay that value. It's theft. Plain and simple.

Even Shakespeare has been accused of plagiarism! People who can freely express their ideas in speech and writing don’t worry about it. “Ideas are in the air.” (some inventor like Edison, not sure) We patent what is applied for first, not necessarily who had the idea first. Where I am going with this is that catching word thieves is a fruitless journey, unless they steal verbatim. It is easier to teach folks how to express themselves in their own way; If that goal can be reached, we need not worry, since we’re all so unique, right? My point is we humans are more alike than different,so why nitpick? Just my grumpy opinion. As I get older, I have low tolerance for left-brain dominant linear thinkers; They bore me.
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