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Originally posted by Ryanicorn
Of course. More chances for WPs. DMCA can have a seat. 
But anyway, I understand about how we have to source are article, and all, because that's something we all have to do, but why not more than 50% as long as it's sourced? What if the entire article is interesting and needs to be quoted in full  |
The reason for the 50% rule is, by copying and pasting more than half of the article, there is no reason for anyone to click on the source's link to read. Remember, several sites rely on traffic through their sites because the more clicks and views they have, the more opportunity for ads revenue they'll receive. The point of articles is to make you buy their magazine or go to their website. Money and business are a driving force behind this.
Ex. Billboard getting millions of clicks a month, looks highly attractive to advertisers looking for the perfect place to market their product, brand, or venue.
Joe, our site owner, has been receiving more and more complaints regarding this matter. This isn't just another way for us to warn members; it's a serious matter that could potentially lead to lawsuits, just like file sharing can and have in the past. All scholars know, ALWAYS CITE YOUR SOURCE and NEVER PLAGIARIZE.
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Originally posted by feuxtography
Y'all should be happy about this considering 90% of you refuse to read more than a paragraph.
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TRUE!
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Originally posted by Ulrihs
Well what in this case considered news article?
For example does HDD weekly predictions fall under this rule?
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As supa mentioned, it's fine to summarize the article in your own words, while still citing the source. It's no different from writing a research paper.
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Originally posted by Timber
So we can only copy less than 50% of any article for now on?
I hope we can still get the message of the article out correctly.  |
If you can do it in school daily, I'm sure you can manage to do so on ATRL.
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Originally posted by Javan
Roughly 50% or do we have to count the words?
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Use your best judgment. You don't have to literally count the words. Posting Key excerpts here and there would work, while directing readers to the site for more.
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Originally posted by Toysoldier99
Wait.  It just got serious.
Have there been complaints from websites by any chance? |
Yes, enough for Joe to want us to start warning people immediately for the offenders. It's been an apparent growing issue for some time now that has gotten out of control. I'm sure the journalists of ATRL could attest to why this is a serious material.
