'Quoting' other blogs - etiquette?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by Kerosene, Apr 28, 2007.

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    I see a lot of blogs that copy posts from other blogs and give them a 'source' credit (especially tech related blogs).

    What's the etiquette for doing this?

    I write my own posts for all my sites, but have noticed more and more people copying my posts word for word, and ending up higher in SERPs than my site.
     
    Kerosene, Apr 28, 2007 IP
  2. hmansfield

    hmansfield Guest

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    That pretty much is the etiquette. Give credit.
     
    hmansfield, Apr 28, 2007 IP
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    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    If you base your writings on someone else's you should credit them by giving them a link. You should never copy someone else's work verbatim unless you have their prior approval. You could get into all sorts of copyright problems if you do.
     
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Just remember that giving credit doesn't exempt you from copyright laws.
     
    marketjunction, Apr 30, 2007 IP