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Heads up everyone: MAJOR fanfiction thief on the loose

http://www.wattpad.com/user/madiha?page=0

This person is madly uploading other peoples work to her account. She is crediting the author, but I bet she doesn't have permission...

So far, aspeninthesunlight, and aeryun is there, greengecko, teddylonglong, among 20 pages of others....

Have a look - your work might be there.

Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 at 02:03 pm | | Leave a comment | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend

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[info]kabal42

Thanks for the heads up. None of mine (didn't expect it either), but it's good to know.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 05:37 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

It's always good to keep our eyes peeled in regards to plagiarism.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:01 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Reply

[info]red_day_dawning

Here via torino10154's journal...

Hi. I also noticed that "Stealing Harry" had been archived there WITHOUT AUTHOR'S NAME. (/capslock moment)
I've emailed copperbadge over at LJ to let him know. It's good that you noticed this archive and brought it to people's attention. Thank you.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 06:02 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Re: Here via torino10154's journal...

Welcome. Shit like this actually pisses me off.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 10:35 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]red_day_dawning

Re: Here via torino10154's journal...

Likewise. That's why I read the contents page to see if I could see any familiar names. I started at the last page as I figured others would be reading from the beginning. The site went down while was at page 14 - either wattpad suspended the site, or mahida was contacted by an author, I guess.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 10:55 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Re: Here via torino10154's journal...

There is power in the fandom. We are a pretty loyal lot....

Here is another plagiarizing twat.
http://www.wattpad.com/user/shadowelixir

Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:01 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]red_day_dawning

Re: Here via torino10154's journal...

They don't get it, do they? Twits.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:06 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Re: Here via torino10154's journal...

Nope. They really don't.
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:47 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Reply

[info]dacro

I can't see anything there now. Did she clear out the journal?
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 03:18 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

Nevermind! I'madork! heh. *looks*
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 03:19 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

LOL!!

Yeah she either removed the work or admins did. Either way - smart move.

How YOU doin?
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 10:42 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

Oh, so it is gone? I looked and the box was empty and said 'none', but I'm not all that familiar with that site, so I clicked on the 'what's hot' and what's new tabs and found fics, so I thought they were lost in there somewhere.

But, indeed! Smart move!

I'm having a rough week, pain-wise. I tell you, this injury is sure taking it's sweet time healing! *pouts* I can deal with the pain for the most part, but once it triggers a migraine, I'm pretty much hooped. It'll be a fun wee though, because my derby team is holding it's first public bout of the season, and I'm the PR lady, so lots of poster parties, media interviews and late night practice sessions because my band is playing as well! *phew* I just wish my body was keeping up! :D

How's you???? *hugs*
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 11:58 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Ugg, migraines!!! I know exactly how debilitating they can be. I used to get around 20 a month. Ya hear that? A month!!! But my doctor started treating me with Botox and it works like a hot damn! I only get about 1 migraine every 2 months or so, which suits me fine!

I have a few friends in Vancouver who follow the roller derby and they look like that have such fun. We really need a bridge to the mainland. Then I could come and see you guys!!!!!

Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 07:17 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

WOAH! *hugs* Botox? really? under the skin?

Bridge - or transporter! indeed! Did I already tell you there's Derby on the Island? The Eves of Destruction. actually, one of the Vancouver teams, Faster Pussycats are playing them in Victoria this saturday. They're calling it the the big leBOUTski heh.

I want to skate for you! Maybe next season we'll come over there!
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 08:15 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

That would be awesome if you guys made it to the island! You'd have to give me lots of notice so I can book the day off.

But I'd be there in a heartbeat!!!!

Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 08:26 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

Will do! We're planning a bout in Red Deer, but that's the other way! :D

Ok, tell me more about this botox for migraines????
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 11:43 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Oh! Well my migraines were clusters caused by tension. So I found a neurologist who was willing to try Botox as a first line of defense against them rather than a last. Because it is considered experimental, most neurologists will try you out on beta blockers because they are cheaper and do have a tendency to work. However, they can have some pretty nasty side effects. Not all people get them, but for some it can be pretty devastating.

But because mine were caused by tension, we went the botox route first. It's a total of 11 injections in total every three months. 3 in the forehead in the nerve, two in the temple (and that hurts like a sumbitch) then three on each side of my neck, straight into the muscle.

Result is, the muscle that would clench and clench and clench for days on end (occasionally weeks on end) and send me spiraling into one cluster after another, is unable to do that now. Occasionally it will clench - it's a little tight now, but it's not enough to really knock me down. Biggest side effect is sometimes a droopy eye that lasts for about 3 months - that hasn't happened to me yet.

Some neurologists are starting to use botox as a first line of attack simply beside the side effects are much less invasive than the beta blockers. If treatment doesn't work, then they try the beta blockers, but if it works, then that's awesome. And the best news is, if the neurologist writes a letter on your behalf - usually insurance will cover it. Otherwise it's about $400 ever 3 months.

Might be worth checking with your doctor over if you get a lot of migraines.

Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 12:31 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

Wow. My mom and dad suffer from migraines too, and I've never herd of Botox as any kind of treatment for us. My mom's are food triggered, my dad's are usually triggered by strong scents, and mine run the gamut from tension to all kinds of light to wonky blood pressure. Hmmm...I'll seriously have to check that out, if it works...and find a neurologist. :D

Thanks for the info!
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 12:41 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

There is one in Maple Ridge who specializes in migraines. I just don't know his name. But I use Dr. Parton in Victoria.
He is awesome!!!

They are discovering some great uses for botox, actually. Early studies are showing it may be an excellent blocker of pain when injected into a nerve.

Whatever, it stopped my headaches, and I'm willing to put up with all of the "anti aging" razzing I get from my friends and family over it.
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 01:06 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

Sweet! Thank you again!

All that from botulinum toxin? who knew? :D well it totally makes sense, because it's a paralyser. the nerve can't trasmit pain if it's frozen, right? So cool - but deadly in high doses, I hear. (I also just read it can cause dry mouth, but in CP patients, drooling is an issue, so that works out just fine!)

Friends and family? Pah, what do they know anyway! :D hee!
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 01:18 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

No dry mouth for me, but then again, you'd be surprised at how little gets injected in.

I pick up my botox the day before and keep it in the fridge for the night. It looks like a teeny tiny bit of mist that has dried on the bottom of the vial. It's not even liquid. It kinda looks like a drop of sugar water that has dried on the side of a glass.

Then he fills the vial with saline, shakes the hell out of it, and draws it into 11 syringes.

It's quite amazing, actually. And yes, I've heard it is now used on people who excessively sweat.

It's also used on People with MS to control their muscle spasms.

But mostly it's overused by Nicole Kidman to freeze her face.
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 01:40 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

True dat, on Nicole Kidman. there's no WAY she should look younger than us! FYE!
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 01:42 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

....well actually she is younger than me.

BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT!!!

She was pretty dreadful in Australia, wasn't she?
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 02:01 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]dacro

(She's actually not all that older than me...only about 6 years)

but, right you are! So not the point!!! She has a drum skin forehead!

Yeah, I liked the scenery of the movie and the rest of the cast, but her acting was...*shiver*
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2009 02:17 am (UTC) | | Parent | Reply

[info]hpstrangelove

How are you doing? I see where all the fics came down; I didn't see any of my (few) there...I don't know if that's a good or bad thing ;-)

I tried to send an email earlier - hope things are going well with you. I'm swamped at work and also trying to finish my Snarry Games fic so I haven't had much free time - my LJ inbox is around 120+ pages! I hardly get over here to IJ.
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 05:15 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]magic_helmet

Hello my darlin!!! I thought you'd dropped off the face of the earth!
I did get your email and I sat down to write you a lovely long reply, and promptly lost it. I was sooo pissed.

I totally want to chat to you. I'm home tomorrow - I'll try to remember to log into Gchat so if you get a few moments we can parley.

Love your avatar!!!
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2009 07:19 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Reply