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As I head over to the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center for my 12:30PM swim, I noticed Jerry McHale's again posted one of my tiny stories without crediting the author. That makes five times in the last few months he's neglected to properly credit the posting.(Typically, Jerry credits appropriately)
I'd have mentioned something last night at El Hueso de Fraile, but I thought he was over that shit. . .
Oh well. . . . .but, while I'm complaining, Jerry frequently includes one photo or none, also undermining the report's impact as the Brownsville Observer follows the code that "Every Picture Tells A Story," to be sung in Rod Stewart's raspy voice.
Reposting my feeble articles without the picture accompaniments is like a wrinkly old man standing naked in front of a full length mirror.
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Were I a practicing Christian like Jerry, I would not even mention this as it violates the Biblical admonition offered by Saint Paul in his first letter to the congregation in Corinth, Greece, chapter 13, verse 5, NIV, here he defines love, a text former President Trump likely reads daily:
"It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
Someday, I may learn to follow that counsel. . . . or not.
How is this worse than you reposting your old stories on your blog? It’s plagiarizing yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt's always my intention to credit the writer. I did have your byline on my FB, but when I copied it over to my blog, I forgot to give you credit. It is always my intention to promote the other bloggers because I believe our contributions, as meek and as mild as they may be, are important. As to the photos, I'm confused. To the best of my memory, which isn't saying much, I generally include one of your pictures. I appreciate that you allow me to post your articles. I will try to do better. We can now march forward. We have said our good-byes to Ben.
ReplyDeleteNo problemo. . It was a hurriedly written article with a couple errors you would describe as "typos." LOL. . . You were just the vehicle, the excuse, to write something before my pool time. . We'll settle this soon over a glass of cheap merlot.
DeleteAs to the comment from anonymous, I like the line that I'm plagiarizing myself by reposting old stories. He or she must be a regular reader and I appreciate his or her attention to such detail. I repost for three reasons: There are many who have never read these postings; there is the need to hear the oldies but goodies---sometimes slightly edited--again; or there is space to fill. From a romantic point of view, I have always found that the second time was better than the first time. Keep reading, dear reader.
ReplyDeleteJerry, that's so funny and revealing. That comment was posted to me at 1:19 PM, well before you commented at 2:39 PM. But, the fact that you would think the commenter was anticipating your comment is hilarious. You have a large ego, Jerry, but that's sustained you. Ego and financial remuneration is what's kept you and Juan in the game so long. BWC had that self-worth going too, but possibly tired. I don't need either of those things to measure my stature, but that's not judgemental of those who do.
DeleteWell said. Ultimately, I like my calling. It's not ego. It's obsession. We have an obligation to both literature and journalism. There is a fight in me that hasn't surrendered yet although I believe my time is short. When you write a good piece, it's like good sex. There is a brief period of satisfaction, but a day passes and you can feel the growing urge to rise to the occasion again.
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