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Originally Posted by BeautifulOne
I thought it was okay as long as I stated who the original author is. I did state in my post "this was posted on FFJ by watching you"..I know I specified that..I love that post, but I won't use it again..
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The issue here is that you did not ask my permission to use my post, and that annoys me. If asked, I probably would have granted that permission - that's the way it works with me. You just don't copy and paste someone else's post without asking them if it's okay, especially someone who doesn't even know you. My home forum is FFJ. If I had wanted the post plastered on other forums, I would have put it there, myself. However, if you had just asked me rather than just walking off with it, my whole attitude might have been different, and we wouldn't be having this conversation.
There have been times I have copied and pasted someone's post, but those times have always been when there's back and forth conversation going on between forums with posters that I know. It's the principle involved - it's common courtesy to ask permission before grabbing an entire post belonging to someone else and using it, regardless of whether you credit or not. Also, usually a link is provided so that people can read the original post, if they so choose.
I appreciate that you liked the post, but next time, if there is a next time, please ask. Chances are, I'll say yes.