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In lugnet.market.theory, Will Middelaer writes:
> In lugnet.market.auction, John Robert-Blaze Kanehl writes:
>
> > Take a look at ebay auction: 433145182 7140 x-wing ending 9/16
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>
> Hey, at least this seller did not copy the part of your listing where you talk
> about how lazy seller's steal your description.
Funny how that part disappeared...lol
> I had a problem like this many months ago when I wrote a "fun" description for
> my 6038 Wolfpack Renegades and 7850 4.5V straight track auctions. Some other
> seller that had the same items copied wholesale (pardon the pun ;-) my
> descriptions. After a short note to ebay listing the pertinent auction
> numbers and giving a brief desription of the problem, the other auctions
> disappeared. I am not sure if ebay cancelled the auctions or if the seller
> cancelled them after being warned.the other seller and their now bland, poorly-
> written descriptions drawing
> lower prices than my auctions!
I may do what you did...right now I seem to have contracted some malicious
virus and I am a little "moody". The Tavist D and other meds seem to be
affecting my judgement and communication skills. By the time I composed a
sensible/logical note to eBay...my auction will have ended (about 12
hours)...lol
> Send a note to ebay. Copying your text, even if you didn't bother with the
> (c) mark is still a violation of the ebay terms of service.
That was my interpretation when I went throgh them again last time...
> Plus, it is fun to watch the thieves squirm!
>
>
I don't usually derive pleasure from causing someone else pain (unless it's
pool, or darts or something = )
BUT, I think you are right, it might be fun for a goof..
> I took great pleausure seeing the items relisted shortly after this event by
>
> Will
>
> P.S. I like your descriptions. They are fresh, and you should not let the
> pirates benefit from the product of your labor by stealing your work.
Thank You and Good point! (a succinct way of stating my argument)
> Intellectual property theft is a form of slavery!
Never thought of it that way, but your point is well taken as above...
John
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