tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post5521080594024138830..comments2024-02-22T05:38:04.405-05:00Comments on **LC's Adventures in Libraryland** A YA Book Blog: Where I Stand on the "Great Matter"Lea Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-90709686686921185812012-05-02T20:18:39.718-04:002012-05-02T20:18:39.718-04:00You know I've stayed out of this since it bega...You know I've stayed out of this since it began. I do the same with politics. However, having mulled it over the last few days I have decided to speak up. I was plagiarized last year and it was heartbreaking. This blogger literally copied a review I wrote on one of my favorite series. Even after I created a post that showed what sentence (only 1) she added to the entire review she still denied she stole it. Of course now her blog and goodreads account are both closed and I always wonder if she is still out there. I can't stand what this did to me, always wondering while typing up a review if she will do it again. No one should ever feel their hard work and words, basically our heart, are stolen and taken advantage of. <br /><br />That being said, the evidence is clear. I was never really a huge follower of SS, even know I knew she was one of the biggest. She just came across as too 'holier than thou' to me and I can't stand that! I think honestly she has as many followers & comments as she does because she does a grip load of giveaways but no real 'discussion' posts. This is just my opinion of course, but I can honestly say I'm not jealous. I would rather have followers that leave meaningful comments on my discussions that I put everything into. I stopped doing IMM a long time ago mainly because "who cares what books I bought or won"?! I mean I will review them anyways. I'll still follow her only just too see where this whole thing leads. But that's it.Patricia's Particularityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987130921220318006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-60303388634154118362012-05-02T19:56:43.672-04:002012-05-02T19:56:43.672-04:00As book bloggers we can't be afraid to state o...As book bloggers we can't be afraid to state our real opinion and not an opinion we think our readers and authors want us to have. In the long run I think we get more respect for being honest, no matter how hard that may be.Patricia's Particularityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987130921220318006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-7488739032877637732012-04-30T19:57:17.913-04:002012-04-30T19:57:17.913-04:00Taylor it is so good to know that you took the tim...Taylor it is so good to know that you took the time to look at all the evidence for yourself-- I think that is my MAIN point I want to make to people, to inform themselves and make a decision based on the EVIDENCE because it's all right there. <br /><br />I'm glad you can relate to this post, it is one of the main reasons I decided to post it-- so that I can sort of "voice" what other people are feeling but may not want to say themselves because of all the drama and controversy. I'm glad I was able to write something that so many other people can connect with themselves. <3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-84372930594702399022012-04-30T19:50:16.087-04:002012-04-30T19:50:16.087-04:00Thank you for sharing your point of view on this K...Thank you for sharing your point of view on this Kristy!Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-43105526525289934672012-04-30T19:49:51.788-04:002012-04-30T19:49:51.788-04:00Love you Haley, and you are SO AWESOME for taking ...Love you Haley, and you are SO AWESOME for taking a stand on this too!! :DLea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-42688133025109725842012-04-30T19:49:22.502-04:002012-04-30T19:49:22.502-04:00Aww Marie I love you!! I'm glad you can apprec...Aww Marie I love you!! I'm glad you can appreciate this post, because I did spend a lot of time and thought on it. I wanted to very clearly state where I stood, but not say it in a mean way. And YES we are a community-- I would be devastated if that community were broken by an incident like this. I'm sure things will eventually calm down, but the weekend won't really be the same without that one, main linky to hook up with everyone else... I'm hoping to find a good alternative! <3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-90277462723053737712012-04-30T19:45:06.796-04:002012-04-30T19:45:06.796-04:00**Hugs** Molli for taking a stand on this!! Everyo...**Hugs** Molli for taking a stand on this!! Everyone has to make their own decisions on how they are going to handle this for themselves, that is a big belief of mine. As I said, I'm not trying to tell anyone else what to do, only what I feel is the right thing for me as a blogger to do :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-48065144187407521002012-04-30T19:43:47.827-04:002012-04-30T19:43:47.827-04:00They absolutely did! I have such admiration and re...They absolutely did! I have such admiration and respect for how they dealt with such a horrible situation. Thank you for commenting hun! :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-31578078004601213092012-04-30T19:42:59.738-04:002012-04-30T19:42:59.738-04:00Love you Andrea!! :)Love you Andrea!! :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-41534998673379958412012-04-30T19:42:30.973-04:002012-04-30T19:42:30.973-04:00Cass it makes me SO HAPPY that you read all the ev...Cass it makes me SO HAPPY that you read all the evidence as well in order to come to your own conclusions-- I think that half the problem is that people jumped to conclusions and made uninformed decisions about all of this, and then took sides without even fully knowing what had happened! I know that I was ACTUALLY siding with TSS until I went back and carefully looked at all the evidence. It's all RIGHT THERE and cannot be denied, all people need to do is take the time to inform themselves.<br /><br /><3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-83174561185779837392012-04-30T19:40:28.380-04:002012-04-30T19:40:28.380-04:00I'd have to agree with you Olivia, and really ...I'd have to agree with you Olivia, and really unless you were on Twitter this past Monday or Tuesday, it was easy to miss. There was A LOT of drama on Twitter. <br /><br />Without sounding super judgmental, I also think there should be consequences in this situation. It's like when you see politicians or celebrities getting away with things that no one else would get away with in A MILLION YEARS. Justice should be had no matter WHO it is that committed the crime.Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-63278745223892155232012-04-30T19:36:11.442-04:002012-04-30T19:36:11.442-04:00You're very welcome Jen-- I'm so happy to ...You're very welcome Jen-- I'm so happy to know that I was able to word things in a way that also expresses many other bloggers' feelings on this situation.Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-7650325475874872972012-04-30T19:35:17.818-04:002012-04-30T19:35:17.818-04:00Aww I heart you TOO!! :D
I loved your post as wel...Aww I heart you TOO!! :D<br /><br />I loved your post as well, and it was one of the things that encouraged me to write my own opinions on the matter :)<br /><br /><3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-73005385593733719212012-04-30T19:34:31.235-04:002012-04-30T19:34:31.235-04:00Thank you for your thoughts Kelly, and I'm gla...Thank you for your thoughts Kelly, and I'm glad you found this to be a worthwhile read. I also was not a fan of the bullying, on either side. I'm glad you too are taking a stand!! <3 <3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-31700992064474112142012-04-30T19:33:14.463-04:002012-04-30T19:33:14.463-04:00Thanks Beth, I'm glad because objective and NO...Thanks Beth, I'm glad because objective and NOT mean was exactly what I was going for! And I FEEL your pain-- I'm a librarian, so I cringe as well... And yes, the worst part about the whole situation was how poorly it was handled by BOTH sides. I wish it could have been different, without so much mud-slinging...Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-45061728483200183382012-04-30T19:29:11.320-04:002012-04-30T19:29:11.320-04:00yeah it really stinks that we all have to scramble...yeah it really stinks that we all have to scramble to figure out another way of doing things, but I'm sure everything will be fine in a few weeks ;)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-449004145650700562012-04-30T19:27:43.545-04:002012-04-30T19:27:43.545-04:00Jenn~
I had the same reservations about saying an...Jenn~<br /><br />I had the same reservations about saying anything, but after thinking about it a loooong time, I decided I HAD to say something. Not to raise any more controversy, but just to be up-front with all those who follow me. I want them to know where I stand on this, that's just me. <br /><br />Also, it wasn't the fashion bloggers who "outed" her-- it was a few bloggers in the book blogging community who found out and publicized it. I think what makes things WORSE is that the bloggers who were plagiarized, really did act in the kindest, most discreet and professional manner, considering what happened to them. It is so unfair that they have had to suffer such abuse from others when they have not even done anything :(<br /><br />Thank you for your comments, and for letting me know how you feel :) I like the idea of book hauls, and really as long as I have a way to show you guys my books and my excitement for books, that's all that matters!! :D<br /><br /><3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-23832268656471764472012-04-30T19:20:14.738-04:002012-04-30T19:20:14.738-04:00Way to take a stand Jenn! It really makes me happy...Way to take a stand Jenn! It really makes me happy to know that so many other bloggers are rallying together-- not in a mean or hostile way-- but just to make a statement about what they believe in. It rocks!! :DLea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-90669144925664986562012-04-30T19:09:14.164-04:002012-04-30T19:09:14.164-04:00Thanks for the link Kimba, I will def check it out...Thanks for the link Kimba, I will def check it out one of these weeks! ;)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-47088013417039795902012-04-30T19:08:32.895-04:002012-04-30T19:08:32.895-04:00Thanks Johanna for being a follower! <3 <3Thanks Johanna for being a follower! <3 <3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-68487836926984590442012-04-30T19:08:13.626-04:002012-04-30T19:08:13.626-04:00You're very welcome Leoni. I think it's im...You're very welcome Leoni. I think it's important for people to make their own choice in this and then stand by it! :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-25147214813162947192012-04-30T19:07:37.944-04:002012-04-30T19:07:37.944-04:00Thanks for the invite Vicky! I will check it out o...Thanks for the invite Vicky! I will check it out one of these weeks :) Glad you are taking a stand as well! <3Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-33570452652659667552012-04-30T19:06:42.920-04:002012-04-30T19:06:42.920-04:00You are very welcome :)You are very welcome :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-54958158095236413282012-04-30T19:06:25.383-04:002012-04-30T19:06:25.383-04:00Haha, yes well I wanted to make sure that everyone...Haha, yes well I wanted to make sure that everyone could clearly see all the evidence for themselves if they hadn't yet ;)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322527388512357503.post-42761485527479771082012-04-30T19:05:47.538-04:002012-04-30T19:05:47.538-04:00Yikes. I'm not sure she could've dealt wit...Yikes. I'm not sure she could've dealt with all of this ANY worse if she was TRYING to get everyone to be pissed off! <br /><br /><3's you :)Lea Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867337774792345543noreply@blogger.com