This morning, I visited a little tiny blog that seemed dedicated to publishing Ron Paul articles after learning that the person in charge of that blog — purportedly a Ron Paul supporter — had copied and posted a portion of a post from my blog but failed to give attribution to the person who wrote it: Me!
In leaving a message to the person in charge of that blog, I simply asked that he add proper attribution to my work as blogging etiquette dictates and said, otherwise, you’re just a “word thief.” Apparently, my choice of words set him off to the point that, 90 minutes ago, he sent the cryptic threat message below via e-mail:
Blog author Bob McCarthy in this recent article (linked below) compares supporters of Presidential hopeful Ron Paul to Al Caida terrorist sleeper cells
How is that for a lead in for your article? It should give your article quite a draw.
The blue-letter words represent two examples of his poor spelling, while the red-letter words indicate his inability to follow through on a promise (i.e., he didn’t include any link).
Unfortunately, he did not explain where in cyberspace he had posted the first line of his message above, hence the reason for me publishing this chronology of events: I want to ensure folks that, regardless of what he has said — or might say — about me and/or my blog in cyberspace, I plan to remain a Ron Paul supporter until someone shows me a better alternative.
[Editor’s Note: I’ve chosen to exclude mention of both the name of the blog and the screen name of the person with whom I had the exchange described above a, hopefully, he will see the error in his ways and, in turn, his blog will prosper.
You have it correct, you should be acknowledged for the words you write.
Since the Ron Paul presidential campaign is largely a grassroots movement, sometime you have to deal with ‘The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”
We love Dr. Paul because he leads by example. Sometimes people aren’t following his lead.
Texas Little El –Even though I’m a Sooner by birth and a Show-Me State resident by necessity, I have a place in my heart for the good people in the state of Texas. Thanks for posting. — Bob
You would think we are all trying to work together. But, with any type of group, there are always a few bad apples.
Scott — In this case, I think we’re dealing with a worm. Thanks for posting. — Bob
What a bunch of horse-pucky! Bob McCarty has done nothing but support Ron Paul. He’s also one of the nicest bloggers in the blogosphere and a GREAT writer. Actually he can spell too which is more than I can say for his attacker.
If you are a blogger, you know the 1st rule of excerpting, posting, writing, whatever is ALWAYS to give attribution to the author and source. Bob is right on the money with his response. This is just another episode of someone who has done something wrong and then tries to blame the person he committed the act against. That is a typical response from the left (dare I say, expected), not one you would normally see from a conservative.
Hang in there Bob – you are doing a great job…
Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
NoisyRoom.net
Terresa — Thanks for the abundance of kind words. You’re too kind. — Bob
You SHOULD be credited, but let’s keep things in focus. At the end of the day – we all want Ron Paul.
Please follow ettiquette when quoting!
Bummer. Sorry for the theft.