tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post2956488190594399396..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Pirates & Trolls But No White Knight by Beth FredMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37909753299223597372013-05-07T01:58:44.025+02:002013-05-07T01:58:44.025+02:00The advantage of Kobo (and I'm guessing it'...The advantage of Kobo (and I'm guessing it's the same for Nook) is you can't return the book, unless there's a technical issue. Smart move, otherwise your book is a library book, but you make no money on it. <br /><br />Sorry about the piracy issue, Beth.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32979703899313381342013-05-06T13:24:37.170+02:002013-05-06T13:24:37.170+02:00Oh man, I can't believe that happened to you! ...Oh man, I can't believe that happened to you! That has to be the worst feeling in the world. I guess it's something I have to look forward to. Thanks for the honest post!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-4978059753779946472013-05-06T07:36:27.473+02:002013-05-06T07:36:27.473+02:00That's so awful that that jerk stole your stor...That's so awful that that jerk stole your story and gave it away for free! I didn't even know people could illegally download books; that's totally lame that they do that, especially because if they really wanted free books they could just go to the public library. I can't help wondering if that jerk who was bragging about her misdeeds was a failed writer who's jealous of writers like you; maybe that's why she pulled that stunt. Or maybe she's just a jerk.<br /> By the way, Misha, I gave you a Liebster award; it also comes with questions. But you don't have to answer them or tag anyone else; I just wanted you to have the award. :)Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-10542858212335664082013-05-06T03:49:24.305+02:002013-05-06T03:49:24.305+02:00I am grateful for but dislike posts about pirates ...I am grateful for but dislike posts about pirates and trolls. On one hand, it's good to be informed, know what's going on, and know ways to stop it (performing searches, using Muso, etc). On the other hand, this is the kind of thing that scares new writers away from taking the plunge and publishing their work.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences, Beth!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131822804248899680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-5018093800445419142013-05-05T14:57:09.002+02:002013-05-05T14:57:09.002+02:00This is really scary!. I knew about piracy but tha...This is really scary!. I knew about piracy but thanks for the details, Beth! Thanks Misha for inviting Beth to post, am going to share this post on Facebook.Sangita Kalarickalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267553864870377484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89663939411786290152013-05-05T14:57:07.813+02:002013-05-05T14:57:07.813+02:00I've been pirated before and completely feel y...I've been pirated before and completely feel your pain! randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-90137044115289724392013-05-05T01:59:47.425+02:002013-05-05T01:59:47.425+02:00Wow! Quite an informative post. BTW, thanks for vi...Wow! Quite an informative post. BTW, thanks for visiting and following my Victorian Scribbles blog. I should be posting again soon.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-19349171721934493372013-05-04T22:40:17.473+02:002013-05-04T22:40:17.473+02:00I remember when all this happened to you, Beth. I&...I remember when all this happened to you, Beth. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Amazon needs to get this refund policy under control. I'm sure this is happening to a lot of people. I'm not sure why readers don't understand that authors need to make money too. This is our job. We should be paid for it.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-18423626499845273792013-05-04T09:03:23.728+02:002013-05-04T09:03:23.728+02:00It's not easy being a writer, and can't be...It's not easy being a writer, and can't be helpful when words are taken in the end by someone else for their benefit, without that person having gone through everything it's taken to write the book, story or poem. Notwithstanding this, Misha, Congratulations on what you, the true writer, have written.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308322887557661274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37996925968936857092013-05-04T04:17:03.826+02:002013-05-04T04:17:03.826+02:00How awful! With all the pirating, it's temptin...How awful! With all the pirating, it's tempting to not offer e-books, but so many people only read digital now days. I can't believe Amazon offers a 7 day refund. That means everybody could get out books totally free and read it all the way through! I'm signing that petition! Thanks for the great info. I love your book covers! Congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326522346206157210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-28345421799874405252013-05-04T01:44:25.306+02:002013-05-04T01:44:25.306+02:00MUSO was news to me. (Just goes to show that even ...MUSO was news to me. (Just goes to show that even computer nerds can't stay on top of the web.) <br /><br />Here's to your success despite the piracy, Beth.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-56785624397000002772013-05-03T23:29:12.729+02:002013-05-03T23:29:12.729+02:00I'm sure some of mine have been pirated, but I...I'm sure some of mine have been pirated, but I'm not too freaked about it yet. Later in my career, I'll go MUSO on them. <br /><br />I want to sign the petition on the refund policy, but couldn't get the link to work. I'm also upset that Amazon is considering reselling our ebooks as used books at some point. I really don't want them to do that. That's just wrong.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-74956295442835096702013-05-03T23:04:49.006+02:002013-05-03T23:04:49.006+02:00Some people don't mind it because at least you...Some people don't mind it because at least your name is getting out there and it's a compliment in a way. Still though, I'd like to be in control of having my book given for free.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-56436451200174607342013-05-03T22:23:59.967+02:002013-05-03T22:23:59.967+02:00OMG. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing your stor...OMG. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing your story Misha. What a world...<br />~Just JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32157760995891625212013-05-03T21:40:14.169+02:002013-05-03T21:40:14.169+02:00Yeah, I was surprised to learn lots of these "...Yeah, I was surprised to learn lots of these "piracy" sites offer payment in one form or another. Like one of the sites my book was on allowed other users to "donate" credits that could be converted to cash for downloading a book from the pirate that the pirate never paid for.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-33420567068917887122013-05-03T21:38:19.750+02:002013-05-03T21:38:19.750+02:00I actually think that's worse. At least this h...I actually think that's worse. At least this had my name on it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-74171426846352127922013-05-03T21:37:38.120+02:002013-05-03T21:37:38.120+02:00I was with you on my first book, but I wanted to s...I was with you on my first book, but I wanted to sale the second.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30306166644480131142013-05-03T21:11:36.595+02:002013-05-03T21:11:36.595+02:00I understand the limitation of legal protection he...I understand the limitation of legal protection here but does no one remember things like ethics and morals?LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-11050108174901850952013-05-03T19:51:40.681+02:002013-05-03T19:51:40.681+02:00It's amazing how fast stuff can be illegally d...It's amazing how fast stuff can be illegally distributed. <br /><br />I've never heard of Muso before, but it sounds like a useful service if your work does well enough. Thanks for the tip!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41710527254629057412013-05-03T19:39:29.878+02:002013-05-03T19:39:29.878+02:00Wow, that is a tale of caution! I have a friend wh...Wow, that is a tale of caution! I have a friend who had a book of short stories stolen. She was offering it for free, but the pirate took it to another site and was selling it! She found out and got it shut down, though. Crazy stuff. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-90196065820293599082013-05-03T19:32:09.834+02:002013-05-03T19:32:09.834+02:00I've had a couple of posts and essays pirated ...I've had a couple of posts and essays pirated before. I guess you just have to pay attention to what's happening.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-69349319925363345812013-05-03T18:57:07.166+02:002013-05-03T18:57:07.166+02:00Nice to meet you Beth and congrats on your books.Nice to meet you Beth and congrats on your books.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67472503400318283122013-05-03T17:26:55.680+02:002013-05-03T17:26:55.680+02:00Hi Beth, nice to meet you. Your books were pirated...Hi Beth, nice to meet you. Your books were pirated really fast. We writers do face the danger of pirated books.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89487976120330494512013-05-03T17:14:25.814+02:002013-05-03T17:14:25.814+02:00Writers need to be vigilant. Great post showing th...Writers need to be vigilant. Great post showing the dangers we face. Nice to meet you.<br /><br />Hi, Misha!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-82725945183456270502013-05-03T16:39:18.339+02:002013-05-03T16:39:18.339+02:00I have had poems "Taken" from my blog an...I have had poems "Taken" from my blog and by chance was browsing through a poetry blog found my poems with different names as the writer.<br />It's not nice at all.<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com