Correction: you were given -1, but as you already had +1 from me, it became -2. It was for this:
I saw that. But new users. So I didn't say anything.
I didn't like the suggestion that plagiarism from new users is to be ignored simply because they are new. As someone who has been battling with plagiarists of all ranks for a long-time now, I found it very misleading to others who report plagiarism to suggest to ignore new accounts, as well as a bit offensive. This isn't the idea at all. Warnings at minimum should be received by all, especially new accounts who simply don't know any better, not just more established members. I didn't have time to explain in that thread, so I simply gave -1 and moved on.
Don't take it personally, I've given -1 to nearly everyone I regularly give +1 to for similar misinformation at some point. I've received it myself for the same reason in the past no doubt. Most get it back within 100 hours. I'm sure you would of with a little patience too. I really don't care if it's another mod, global mod or admin - misinformation gets negative karma from me regardless of the user, as I find it very damaging to the structure of the forum.
Since you asked, I've returned your karma. Arguably I should of PM'd or elaborated in that thread, but I'm now glad I didn't so others can also be aware that spreading misinformation will get you negative karma from me. Until my karma is revoked that is. If you're not sure, it's best to not say anything.
Of course, anyone who strongly disagrees with this is welcome to give me negative karma in return
