I was really looking forward to this May 2024 Runfessions post as I’ve got a few things to share today. So let’s jump right in and get to those runfessions and confessions. Thanks to Marcia for hosting.
May 2024 Runfessions and Confessions
I Runfess…I am pretty annoyed about something! What is it? Well, I noticed a few weeks ago that another web site has been stealing my blog posts and my photos and posting them in full on their site! I have repeatedly commented on the blog and asked him to stop to no avail. In fact, the whole site is a sham that copies other bloggers posts as their own.
I am determined to figure out who this person is and stop them once I’ve figured out how to do so. Not really sure what the end game is on their side. It’s pretty creepy. Stealing someone’s intellectual property and photos is not legal. Now that I have totally outed him and exposed him as a fraud and a thief, perhaps he will stop.
I have also filed a formal abuse complaint with their web host so hopefully they will help me to get my content removed from his site.
I confess…
On a completely different topic. I must be watching too many crime shows or something. When my husband was out of town recently, I found myself checking in the closet and under the bed for ?? I have no idea what. lol Does that make me sound crazy? Maybe a little!
That’s about all I’ve got to confess and runfess for May 2024 today! See you next week for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Perhaps I will have an update to share on the blog thief.
Oh, I hope you can get rid of those fraudsters! I just went to check out that website – sure enough, your posts are there as well as Hungry Runner Girl’s posts.
I once had a South American website translate my posts into Spanish and publish it. I wrote to the web host a couple of times and after a while, it stopped. Crazy!
it is super annoying and just rude! I am determined to get it straightened out
Ugh on the blog theft — how did you even find out? I hope the takedown notices work.
LOL on checking under the bed — I guess I assume Scooby will tell me if there’s anything else in the house, but he’s probably best at sussing out cats and squirrels.
I was getting bounce back messages for my posts which alerted me. It’s so annoying I am pretty determined to get it resolved will let you know
Wow, that’s so weird. I also went to that website and saw posts from several different people, including you and Hungry Runner Girl. She must be PISSED OFF. I mean, her blog is her full-time job. I guess you could take it as a compliment, that they found your content worth stealing! I hope you get this resolved ASAP.
Yeah, my husband is out of town and I have been double and triple checking to make sure all the doors are locked at night- it does feel a little creepy.
yes, it is pretty gutsy! I did try contacting her but she did not respond to me. I assume she knows as well. I’m pretty determined to get it resolved!
That’s a nasty mess with the blog-stealing! It seems there was something similar, many years ago, within our network…a bunch our stuff was showing up elsewhere (???). I hope you’re able to get it resolved. I don’t care for crime-related shows or movies, LOL. I’m too paranoid I’d have nightmares…
It is super annoying but I am determined to get it resolved. I figure it’s better to know if anyone is hiding under the bed LOL
That’s nasty about the fraudster. I hope you settle it.
My hubby rarely goes out of town… I do!
I will definitely get to the bottom of it!
I have gotten used to him traveling a lot but I always hear weird noises when I am along lol
That’s awful about the blog fraud – I hope you can get it resolved.
thanks I am determined
Oh, that’s awful! I hope you can take down the copycat!
Listen. I am absolutely diligent about checking the house when I am home alone. I lock everything, check under the beds, in the closets, and behind shower curtains. And then I even move things in front of doors, just in case. You can’t be too careful.
I’ve been through the intellectual property theft thing a few times and it is not fun at all. I think filing a complaint with their web host will be effective. I think I also remember filing something with Google…it’s been awhile so I don’t remember exactly. That’s terrible.
I was super surprised by how blatant it was! I am on it!!
Ugh! The worst with the content stealing.
I feel you on the crime shows, I can’t read thrillers before bed
ha I know sometimes they freak me out
That absolutely stinks. Why do people do this? What’s the purpose???
I cannot figure out why!!