[Discussion] Plagiarism Penalty

[Zed0X]

I'm really disappointed that there are still a lot of members (including higher ranks) who are so lazy to construct their own opinion and just copy-paste from other sources and claiming it as their own. Plagiarism simply defeats the purpose of the forum to have a genuine discussion among members.

Personally, I wanted them to be banned in the forum after getting two warnings but the admin has another thing in mind staying true to the idea that Altcoinstalks is a friendly forum.

The current set up is like this:
1st warning - Strike 1
2nd warning - Strike 2
After receiving two strikes, admin will remove it in exchange of 10,000 - 30,000 points. Aside from that, plagiarists will also get -karma from admin and responsible members.

I guess that also means they can violate the plagiarism rule over again if they have enough points to cover the penalty.
What would happen to 3rd time (or more) offenders who has less than 10K points? Is the 1 to 3 rank demotion still in effect or they simply get negative points?

I suggested in the "Report Plagiarism" thread that offenders with 2 strikes should get an additional one week to one month (or more) signature ban on top of removing points. Most of them don't care about the points anyway but they would be more concerned if they're removed from their campaign for being unable to wear signature. This is also a good counter-measure to plagiarists who has "friends" that offsets the negative karma given to them for copy-paste offense.

What do you think? It's still a lenient rule (if adopted) if you ask me.


Related threads:
Do not copy posts done by other members ! Plagiarism Penalty
Report Plagiarism
Plagiarism Strikes & Penalties: Appeal to remove strike

[Mexite]

Altcointalk is more friendly to members than Bitcointalk apparently. I think the rules are explicitly explained concerning plagiarism but there are some posts that you may have to post in the same for it was posted by the original writer, for example, news.
I believe that once the poster includes the source of the original article, it should still be okay.

[hair]

I agree with your opinion, if they can't join the signature and bounties. that's very fair. or blacklisted by the bounty program so they don't get anything. Why are so many people lazy to write opinions and just plagiarize. Are they not creative just copy and paste other people's opinions or website?🤔

[Ten Ryuu]

I guess that also means they can violate the plagiarism rule over again if they have enough points to cover the penalty.
What would happen to 3rd time (or more) offenders who has less than 10K points? Is the 1 to 3 rank demotion still in effect or they simply get negative points?

I suggested in the "Report Plagiarism" thread that offenders with 2 strikes should get an additional one week to one month (or more) signature ban on top of removing points. Most of them don't care about the points anyway but they would be more concerned if they're removed from their campaign for being unable to wear signature. This is also a good counter-measure to plagiarists who has "friends" that offsets the negative karma given to them for copy-paste offense.

What do you think? It's still a lenient rule (if adopted) if you ask me.

If i am asked, I would go for a total signature ban after 3 strikes of plagiarism.  I see plagiarism as heavy offense because it is stealing someone's work and equates to a criminal case.  We must not condone such action.  Being not banned is actually already linient, why extend it to offenders being able to wear signatures.  If the forum impose such strict rule, many will definitely avoid plagiarism. 

[Zed0X]

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If i am asked, I would go for a total signature ban after 3 strikes of plagiarism.  I see plagiarism as heavy offense because it is stealing someone's work and equates to a criminal case.  We must not condone such action.  Being not banned is actually already linient, why extend it to offenders being able to wear signatures.  If the forum impose such strict rule, many will definitely avoid plagiarism.

I'm perfectly fine with a permanent ban but admin already decided not to do it based on plagiarism offense alone.

I'm not really sure whether my/our suggestion will be heard and implemented. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if more offenders will be reported.

~ Why are so many people lazy to write opinions and just plagiarize. Are they not creative just copy and paste other people's opinions or website?🤔

Other than being lazy, here are other reasons I could think of:

• Bounty managers are lazy to check whether posts are plagiarized or not. They just count it as long as it meets the minimum character.
• They're not being caught. There are only few members who are active in reporting.
• Maybe language barrier or maybe just ignorance on the subject.

[hair]

Maybe language barrier or maybe just ignorance on the subject.

I think the language barrier can be overcome by using a translation application, I'm not good at grammar, but I try to write so that other people understand it. I think there is no reason to be plagiarized because of the language barrier. The main reason is that many don't bother writing what they think.

We can help each other to report plagiarism.