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Arnox · 09-06-2013, 03:19 AM

I've always maintained that if my work isn't satisfactory, and that if it is beyond a point where we can fix the issues with it, I will not ask for payment and that I will only extend to you my apologies for wasting your time.

Last week, someone ordered a batch of blog posts - I mentioned our policy, and they went on to order 25 100-word descriptions. After sending the final product, they failed to reply after a few days and when they finally did, they stated that the work wasn't up to standards and that they would not be paying.

Now, I'm not stupid: I know when my work is good, and as far as blog posts go, this was good stuff. Not award winning, but worth the quote. Now, I'm happy for people to not want to use my writing service if they think it isn't good enough for whatever reason - I will take that on the chin, and they do not need to explain it to me. After all, I know my ability, and in the long run, it's their loss. It was the first time anyone had claimed that about my work, but I wanted to let it go and just move on.

Yesterday I Googled a snippet of text from the material I produced and I found that it was posted on a brand new website with a URL registered just a few days before. The website, as you'd imagine, had 25 posts on it - all of which were the ones I had written, including links to the original sponsor's galleries.

Now, I think it's ethically questionable to use material that someone has sent to you that you have not paid for. This guy has decided to order something, claim it's not good enough and then, I'm guessing, throw it up on his website to reap the rewards without handing over cash.

What should I do?

I was thinking about contacting the sponsor and letting them know that one of their affiliates was using content that he did not pay for, but I don't know if they'd care

I was thinking about contacting his host to let them know that one of their affiliates was using content that he did not pay for

I was thinking about submitting a DMCA request as well - I don't know if his failure to pay for the product would be covered as not having a right to use it, but I think it makes sense(?)

I was thinking about outing him on GFY - although the account has rather few posts, all of which add little to conversation and are all 10~ words of bad Engish, I don't think it would make a difference.

The money isn't that much of an issue, but I just feel really shit that someone would do that. Any ideas? Come on GFY, help me out here.

Disclaimer: I did not proof read because of the rage bubbling inside. Grammar/spelling errors only reflect my inability to give a shit when I'm not being paid, sorry in advance.

09-06-2013, 03:19 AM
Arnox Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Radelaide Posts: 2,160	Advice needed: order wasn't paid for, still used I've always maintained that if my work isn't satisfactory, and that if it is beyond a point where we can fix the issues with it, I will not ask for payment and that I will only extend to you my apologies for wasting your time. Last week, someone ordered a batch of blog posts - I mentioned our policy, and they went on to order 25 100-word descriptions. After sending the final product, they failed to reply after a few days and when they finally did, they stated that the work wasn't up to standards and that they would not be paying. Now, I'm not stupid: I know when my work is good, and as far as blog posts go, this was good stuff. Not award winning, but worth the quote. Now, I'm happy for people to not want to use my writing service if they think it isn't good enough for whatever reason - I will take that on the chin, and they do not need to explain it to me. After all, I know my ability, and in the long run, it's their loss. It was the first time anyone had claimed that about my work, but I wanted to let it go and just move on. Yesterday I Googled a snippet of text from the material I produced and I found that it was posted on a brand new website with a URL registered just a few days before. The website, as you'd imagine, had 25 posts on it - all of which were the ones I had written, including links to the original sponsor's galleries. Now, I think it's ethically questionable to use material that someone has sent to you that you have not paid for. This guy has decided to order something, claim it's not good enough and then, I'm guessing, throw it up on his website to reap the rewards without handing over cash. What should I do? I was thinking about contacting the sponsor and letting them know that one of their affiliates was using content that he did not pay for, but I don't know if they'd care I was thinking about contacting his host to let them know that one of their affiliates was using content that he did not pay for I was thinking about submitting a DMCA request as well - I don't know if his failure to pay for the product would be covered as not having a right to use it, but I think it makes sense(?) I was thinking about outing him on GFY - although the account has rather few posts, all of which add little to conversation and are all 10~ words of bad Engish, I don't think it would make a difference. The money isn't that much of an issue, but I just feel really shit that someone would do that. Any ideas? Come on GFY, help me out here. Disclaimer: I did not proof read because of the rage bubbling inside. Grammar/spelling errors only reflect my inability to give a shit when I'm not being paid, sorry in advance. __________________ Need Text? X Copywriters \| Adult Writing Service - [email protected]