Justin OConnell on 22/07/2016
Someone told my CCN post and published it on Steemit. They earned $400 [Editor’s note: The payout did not occur after the article was found to be plagiarized]. I earned substantially less. Why don’t I care? Because I am realistic about the nature of the Internet, the economy – and most importantly, Bitcoiners.
I often hear people say that hard work pays off. This isn’t always the case. Many times, taking the easy route is the quickest way to make money. Dishonesty, theft and tearing others down. And isn’t that what the global economy has proved itself to be all about?
Bitcoiners love to tout “free markets.” Isn’t someone stealing another’s post and profiting to the tune of $400 the perfect example of “free market.”
Many people discuss the Bitcoin “Community.” But, the Bitcoin Community is a marketing angle in order to entice newcomers to feel at home while entering into what’s determinedly nothing more than industry – with self-interest and plenty of lawyers (looking at you, Santori).
So why don’t I care someone stole my post and profited big? Because I don’t expect the economy to work any other way, let alone the Internet. Some of the most successful individuals in history have made themselves successful on the back of others. We see that here in the Bitcoin Community. (How many people are riding the back’s of Satoshi, claiming to be doing good work for the community?) My lack of expectations results in few disappointments.
I hope that whoever stole the post and profited big on it gives some money away to charity or that they themselves needed that cash more than I did. They’re not to blame. Perhaps the naive who tipped the individual shoulder most the blame.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article are solely that of the author and do not represent those of, nor should they be attributed to CCN.
Adapted from https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/dont-care-someone-stole-article-made-400-steemit/
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Your article getting plagiarized and republished is a sad and disgusting event. You may be rich in your Steem Dollar holding and may not care for $400 but I think, as a principle, plagiarism should be condemned ! I, unfortunately, do not have any Steem power to upvote by 400$ on this post (because I am a newbie on this forum) otherwise I would have done it ! :)
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I hope you will soon have your money back, wishing you 10 fold profit from your next post !
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