tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post7169174525431712979..comments2024-02-22T10:58:09.776-05:00Comments on Author Expressions: Piracy, or Ordinary Theft, by Susan OleksiwJoyce Elson Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08761334760088495024noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-85509593826253686182018-07-26T23:19:07.882-04:002018-07-26T23:19:07.882-04:00We are uhe solid first platform for modeling newco...We are uhe solid first platform for modeling newcomers to achieve there new dreams. The first to train and promote out models at our expense to avoid burden on them. Join the most popular agency if you modelling jobs in Delhi for female freshers, models, students, housewives aiming to start there modeling career. We are top modelling agency in Delhi offering modelling jobs in Delhi for upcoming female freshers or experienced models who want to join lingerie modeling agencies.<br /><br /><br />modeling agencies in Delhi<br />modeling agencies<br />modeling jobs<br />modeling auditions<br />model coordinators<br />modeling jobs in Delhi<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256876618518313863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-2670785371526815622017-03-15T12:20:57.472-04:002017-03-15T12:20:57.472-04:00I am amazed that such smart people have time to st...I am amazed that such smart people have time to steal and hack and all the other crazy stuff they do online. What, no day job? Is it just a hobby to be cruel? It saddens me that these smart people can't channel their amazing talents in a positive way, help instead of hurt. Well, they will do it anyway - regardless. Thanks for the reminder, though, that things aren't always what they seem online and a freebie just might be a virus in disguise. Take care.<br />Bonnie Tharphttp://bdtharp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-13588985884271034292017-03-03T17:49:11.117-05:002017-03-03T17:49:11.117-05:00Carl, I'm not sure I can even fathom my trying...Carl, I'm not sure I can even fathom my trying to do something like this. But you do remind me of just how "dark" and perhaps "evil" some parts of our world are beneath the surface. It's sobering to think we brush past those willing to do the extreme, and fortunately we never know what ship has just passed us by. I'll live with the loss of income.<br /><br />Thanks for expanding my understanding, I think.<br />Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-62021072216579339942017-03-03T13:47:57.313-05:002017-03-03T13:47:57.313-05:00There are ways to deal with book pirates, especial...There are ways to deal with book pirates, especially those residing in Eastern European nations. Since the pirates make their money from selling contacts, links are eventually necessary. Those links lead inevitably to bank accounts and individuals. For those who know how to invoke the darknet, and are willing to live wth the results, aid is available.carl brookinshttp://www.carlbrookins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-11663023630201918022017-03-03T11:48:19.772-05:002017-03-03T11:48:19.772-05:00Maris, thanks for adding your name. It's inter...Maris, thanks for adding your name. It's interesting at least to me how many writers are enduring this problem and we can't seem to do anything about it.<br /><br />Patrician, you've had the typical experience. The pirates don't care; a complaint from a writer is an inconvenience, if that.<br /><br />I would like to see some organized resistance by publishers to go after sites that allow the pirates to work on them. I like a free and open Internet, but just as stores are entitled to security for their merchandise, so are websites and the producers of the products within.<br /><br />Thanks to both of you for adding to the discussion.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-29725866457911168622017-03-03T11:45:08.908-05:002017-03-03T11:45:08.908-05:00Sad but true. My first book was named EPIC's 2...Sad but true. My first book was named EPIC's 2015 best mystery. The award had no discernible impact on sales, but piracy skyrocketed. I emailed sites and asked them to take it down. Some did, and then they put it back up. I don't see book piracy stopping unless the government goes after the users as they did with the music downloads on Napster. Meanwhile, we keep writing.Patricia Dusenburyhttp://www.patriciadusenbury.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-38576151234911546722017-03-03T11:19:29.154-05:002017-03-03T11:19:29.154-05:00Thank you for writing down what I've been thin...Thank you for writing down what I've been thinking. My feelings exactly.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-66868201661263402952017-03-03T10:21:13.297-05:002017-03-03T10:21:13.297-05:00Pam, thanks for the support. Yes, we go on writing...Pam, thanks for the support. Yes, we go on writing and publishing though we know what the problems are.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-25418579024260618922017-03-03T10:20:14.822-05:002017-03-03T10:20:14.822-05:00Jacquie, I'm sorry you had that experience. It...Jacquie, I'm sorry you had that experience. It sounds like the worst-case scenario, and for your publisher too. He/she/they may not have known how to stop the theft, and I think that is part of the problem. The pirates are hard to locate (they're often only on line), impervious to threats, etc., and able to slip away and continue on elsewhere. But the damage, I think, is serious. Thanks for sharing your experience.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-20112529937524723652017-03-03T10:05:00.016-05:002017-03-03T10:05:00.016-05:00Yes, piracy is frustrating but all we can do is wh...Yes, piracy is frustrating but all we can do is what we do....email and ask that our books be removed. Great post, Susan!<br />Good luck and God's Blessings<br />PamtPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-55037558226328965962017-03-03T10:03:51.254-05:002017-03-03T10:03:51.254-05:00Susan,
I find internet piracy frustrating as well...Susan,<br /><br />I find internet piracy frustrating as well. One of my historical novels won a writing contest and the novel was published. Soon after, I discovered the book was offered for free on a pirate site. Of course, there were virtually no sales for that particular novel afterwards. I gave the info to the publisher who seemed indifferent. It may have happened with other of their novels as well because they were soon out of business. Since I had worked hard to make the book a quality story/product, I felt depressed. But this seems to be a common occurrence. It's unfair to writers and publishers alike. Of course, readers looking for these freebes may discover viruses and cookies attached to the downloads. The internet is a vast ocean loaded with nasty sharks.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com