Copy Right for Blogs / Articles

[udo_martens]

Hi,

i found copy right violations of my blogs at several platforms, for example:

http://sapxitutorials.blogspot.com/2009/04/value-mapping-replication-scenario.html

or

http://searchsap.techtarget.com/tip/Comparing-performance-of-mapping-programs

Is this ok (allowed without my authorization)?

Do i have the copy right for blogs written by me at SDN?

Do i have the right to disagree publishing of my blogs at other platforms?

Regards,

Udo

[esjewett · Accepted solution]

Hi Udo,

No, it is not OK or allowed. Both of these sites appear to me to be "content farms" that post as much content as possible with the goal of moving up in search rankings and making money off of ads. They are using your content in violation of your copyright.

In the case of the blogspot.com blog (a Google property), I believe you can report the unauthorized use of your work here: http://www.google.com/support/bin/request.py?contact_type=lr_dmca&product=blogger

There are some legal ramifications to making these sorts of claims, at least in the US. These issues are outlined in the form. So, you might decide against making the claim. It's up to you.

Ethan