That's what I was thinking.





--- Salkin Kathleen <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Perhaps if Kathy Jo were to explain exactly
> what she wants to do, it'd be
> cool?  I agree with you, quotes are fine, but I
> aver as long as they are
> properly credited and formulated as such, it's
> good.  My problem is when I
> am quoted (don't laugh, I have been quoted!)
> and I have not been credited
> and the "writer" presented it as his/her own
> idea or statement.  To me
> that's plagiarism. I speak from the academic
> view (which I'm sure Bobby will
> understand) when I say such stuff is sloppy and
> morally wrong.
>
> Off the soapbox..hey, 'tis Saturday and awww...
> you got me all stirred up...
>
>         Kathy S.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Betty B" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:57 AM
> Subject: Quoting list posts (formerally: Re:
> Catching Up)
>
>
> > In a message dated 12/06/2001 3:09:22 PM
> Eastern Standard Time,
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> >
> >
> > > I agree, and if you know how to write you
> shouldn't need quotes from
> e-mails
> > > and general communications.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Anthony
> > >
> > Anthony,
> >
> > I'm not sure how the inclusion of an
> occasional quote constitutes
> literary
> > weakness.  Please explain.
> >
> > I have been quoted before, and have always
> deemed it an honor.  Some
> people
> > live their entire lives without ever being
> heard, much less quoted.
> >
> > I don't know what's worse though: Never
> having been heard, or being
> slapped
> > down for having a good idea in a place where
> support is more suitably
> > indicated.
> >
> > Betty


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