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Where has original thought gone?
I look through the blogs as often as I can, work and travel often horn-in on fun time and I miss quite a few. I was never patient enough to click through pages and pages of font flotsam, so some very good stuff has been missed.
MD's Blog Site has become sort of a "Everything for a Dollar" store when it comes to blogs...to me that's sad. While some of this stuff can be entertaining, much of it is just senseless drivel and plagiarized works of others. Those that do possess that wonderful gift of prose are often buried under a menagerie of trash, plagiarized works, filth and shit that defies description.
While few of us actually possess skills that can even come close to the likes of redtigr, eyeswideshut, Sciurusniger, PsychoMagnet, Jento, Luvs, myriad and reinfire.....and a number of others, we can at least attempt to pen our own thoughts down, instead of relying on others talent, committing what I think is Literary Rape....literally. To steal ones expressions and then attempt to make it your own, through either subterfuge/deception or just outright disregard for someones feelings/talent is disgusting and worthy of condemnation.
Original thought...it's what separates us from insects. I'm amazed more haven't at least made an attempt to exercise it...
I would gladly pay for categorized blogs. I'm tired of wading through the idjits so that I might find something of worth. It's tiring.
I do believe I've had enough...
Copy & paste to friend: (Click inside box; Ctrl + C to copy; Ctrl + V to paste)
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read more blogs!
Blogs by PullMyFinger:
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Cynbaby
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Feb 26 @ 3:00PM
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But didn't you like my "Male Douche Blog"? 
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UnicornLover1962
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Feb 26 @ 3:01PM
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one of the reasons i pulled all my poems and stories off here, was the fact that i didn't want anyone to plagarize them.
you left yourself out of the pool of awesome writers PMF. modesty does become you. is sci having a positive effect?
huggles
mel
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violette1967
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Feb 26 @ 3:03PM
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This is exactly what I was thinking and trying to express in my last blog, but unfortunately frustration got the better of me and I was just blabbing nonesense, so I deleted it.
Thank you for expressing what I was trying to ...and with such wit and intelligence that I sorely miss around here!
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Skydognc
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Feb 26 @ 3:16PM
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well I caint write poems, and I cant write literary masterpieces,
so I guess I be gone too.
Although I am not taking any offrense to this blog, and I do agree totally,
I do apologise for wasting alot of space on here with utter nonsense, and at the same time pushing some really good blogs further back into nowhere space.
thanks for speaking the truth PMF!
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Westcork
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Feb 26 @ 3:17PM
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This morning while having my daily dose of fiber and iron..I was thinking, where have all the funny blogs gone..even the mean cruel ones that use to leave me with tears running down my face from laughter or anger. Nope, there gone. Now there are blogs from ass kissing men touting the virtues of women(come on!) and love songs and shit. Jesus, you people act like this is a singles site or something. NO ONE HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR OR SELF!
wow, I feel better.
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sciurusniger
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Feb 26 @ 3:22PM
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I guess that's why they allow friends and favorites lists, so that we are sure to not miss those blogs from which may be gleaned something of real value. Though when the trash piles up it does become difficult to discover new and worth-reading writers.
You have to admit, however, that the comments generated by a few blogs here and there are rather like getting caught in the slowdown of gawkers at a fiery crash on the highway as all the windowlickers try to get their fill of the mayhem. Reminds me of the old Keystone Cops movies, ya know?
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ISSUESWOPTIONS
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Feb 26 @ 3:37PM
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Well....Thank god for bulletins...only your friends list folks can see them....Go take a look at "Gates of Heaven"
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doncasto
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Feb 26 @ 3:39PM
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As we have all come to expect and appreciate, PMF . . .Once again you brought a voice to the thoughts of many here . . .
I have been messaging the Moderators regularly trying to encourage, cajole, manipulate and irritate them into guiding the MD blogs toward a loftier level of contribution . . .without apparent effect or response. One would think that if they heard from enough of us, they might at least consider some movement away from the lowest common denominator bar they seem to be so comfortable with. Hell, all they have to do is read their own "Blog Rules" as a starting place and guideline . . .
In desperation, I have even suggested that by neglecting to provide some level of moderation in the blogs . . .they may have lost any opportunity to moderate the blogs. At present, making any suggestion that there are rules or guidelines little more than a pretentious fraud.
In a final effort to try to conform to my own personal "always strive to make a positive contribution" ideal, I suggested that they should just do away with any and all rules that they were not willing to or able to ask people to follow. Let the drivel and drizzling blogshit seek its own level . . .and then provide a new blog area for those that are not reliant upon or catering to the "cut n' paste" mentality . . .A blog area for those that have interest and reason for contribution exceeding merely attracting superficial attention and keeping their profile on the top of the steaming pile . . .
Of course . . .your mileage may vary . . .and always consider the source
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spongebob777
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Feb 26 @ 3:48PM
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I used to enjoy writing blogs back in the early days but it's become too much like competition. These days I keep the secrets of the universe to myself.
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misschoos
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Feb 26 @ 4:08PM
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I think all blogs should be original.
It doesn't matter if you agree/disagree with a blog,
or if you don't particularly like the style.
It is a shame when people put a lot of thought into something
only to have it swamped by plagiaristic offerings.
As for the Quality of the blogs, not everyone has
the same ability and that should be appreciated too. 
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violette1967
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Feb 26 @ 4:17PM
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It's not so much about wether you can write like an acclaimed writer, but for me it is the content. Not everyone can write with a style like PMF or Sci, but we all have original thoughts. And that is why I am here, to hear and read about that persons thoughts.
I don't care about someone else's thoughts that you copy and paste, but rather I am looking for the real you! No one would call you out on your misspellings or bad grammar....heck look at me...lol...but when you have a good decent thought...that is what gets my attention. You can even whine and gripe...but do it with your own thoughts. Your own ideas as to how to fix it!
I don't know why....but this is really buggin me...  I miss being able to communicate as an adult....
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PsychoMagnet
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Feb 26 @ 4:18PM
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You continue to raise the bar, Bob.
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alivenwell351
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Feb 26 @ 4:24PM
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hmm..
I think the bulletins thing will end up being a great idea...that way, those of us who don't have close to the skill of getting an original thought from our brains through the keyboard as those mentioned (and yes, they truly ARE gifted) can peddle our stupid trivial tripe only to those who call us friends. That way, Blogsville can become the domain of only those deemed worthy. They can set the rules and standards, and if they feel generous, can even let us mere mortals in from time time to read and see just how deficient we really are..
Sounds like a plan...
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lacyvsq
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Feb 26 @ 4:35PM
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Perhaps limiting comments to one per person per blog -- including blog poster would cut down on so many becoming chat boards and blorums. Oh, but that means there would likely be much fewer views...awwwww
Somehow MD's algorithm for "popular" weights comments and views more than kudos which winds up rewarding controversial and blorum posts. And giving us the last commented page keeps those same blogs at the forefront. And sometimes even I am drawn to those blogs, like a gory accident I really don't want to see, but I just can't help myself.
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missliss78
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Feb 26 @ 5:01PM
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interesting commentary as usual, pmf.
and i agree with much of what you say, but i give a ^5 to ed, alive & violette.
if i weren't dealing w/a lame hand right now, i'd really like to get into my thoughts on all of this. but w/that in mind, i'll just say, yes, this is "merely" a "singles site" w/a membership from every realm of society. it isn't a literary or grammar site. i think if you are only interested in that quality of writing, you should use the friends or favs feature as mentioned or use another site more suitable or acceptable for your reading pleasure.
personally, i've only started enjoying the blogs here during the last month or two. it's not taken me long to determine whose writings i always click on to read nor whose i pass right on by. i enjoy a myriad of writings...from the truly talented ones you mentioned right on down to some of the EVERYTHING'S A DOLLAR writers. no, i do NOT appreciate nor do i read the "cut & paste" or the song lyrics...speaking of which, the massive song lyrics posting is why i used to NEVER come NEAR these blogs. with that said, i don't have a problem, otherwise, with skimming & picking & choosing what i read.
i believe we all are extended the courtesy here to read AND write what we please & with that in mind, i would never begrudge anyone blogging on whatever trips their trigger. it is just a blog, afterall.
thanks for the stimulus you provide, sir pmf!!!!!!!
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ISSUESWOPTIONS
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Feb 26 @ 5:12PM
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You know what!!! I dont care what you say!!!!! They can rip...no ...wait...what am I thinking???!?!?!??
PMF...sir....please....can I borrow your recliner of RAGE? I have an official blog to post....
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illusion790
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Feb 26 @ 5:45PM
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some of us just don't have the talent you and others have...so we just...blog 
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redtigr
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Feb 26 @ 6:19PM
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It's the absence of original thought that most dismays and discourages me. I do know for a fact that I will overlook those who only post information lifted from internet sites, song lyrics or old, tired jokes.
There are, of course, exceptions. Some people post all kinds of different things, some are truly entertaining, and some find really neat links and sites to share (without cutting and pasting the whole damn thing). I think many people forget that each blog represents the person who posted it. It may be the first and consequently, the only thing most people know about you. If your blogs seem superficial, most people will assume that the blogger is shallow or superficial as well.
A blog is a chance to show who you are.
I'd personally rather see almost anything, no matter the bad spelling or poor grammar if it offers a glimpse of the person who wrote it. The bickering and bantering and never ending repartees that sometimes occur are better suited to the forums (thought I don't expect anyone to pay attention to this option). These have a place... but the competition and one-upsman mentality is off-putting for many - myself included. And there is never an excuse for plagarism.
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Myriad
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Feb 26 @ 6:23PM
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Whew! Thank Goodness my original thoughts aren't required to actually be cohesive...
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BrendaNoklahoma
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Feb 26 @ 6:24PM
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Hmmmmmm. Of my 42 blogs, 11 are original. Time, and time again, the blogs with the most hits are the joke blogs. Well, except for a couple. So it appears to me, that complaints aside from some, the majority of MD readers mainly want a quick giggle. I myself read the joke blogs, but also anything else that catches my attention. The "only" blogs that irritate me are those requesting a match. Profiles are the place for that.
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Danceanddream
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Feb 26 @ 6:49PM
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I suppose mine is going to be an unpopular opinion here, but I feel that anyone who is a member of this site should be able to blog as they wish. Ok.... it is SO not right to post someone else's work without their permission or giving credit to the author. But sometimes (alot of the time) I post quotes or poems (always giving credit) to express MY feelings. I am not a poet nor do I write like an author as some do here.... but when I do post something, it is from my heart and it is truly a point I'm trying to get across. And so far, it seems by comments I have received... some members agree.
This is an open forum type site. You can't deny someone else the right to blog what the wish just because you don't like it, unless it is harmful to someone else or demeaning or just plain nasty. We, as members, have the option of reading someone's blog or passing it over. And it doesn't take long to figure out those you want to read and those you don't want to read. I think the MD mods take care of getting rid of those blogs which should absolutely not be there. I don't think anyone else has that right.
And that's just my opinion. Not saying yours is wrong... just saying I don't agree with all of it.
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lildork
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Feb 26 @ 7:03PM
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Ok, so I can't write, but the thoughts are mine at least.
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PullMyFinger
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Feb 26 @ 7:04PM
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Ok......
So those of you that disagree with my point of view....consider it okay to plagiarize content that doesn't belong to you, it's from someone else.....
Plagiarize:
pla·gia·rize (pla'j?-riz')
v. pla·gia·rized, pla·gia·riz·ing, pla·gia·riz·es
To use and pass off (the ideas or writings of another) as one's own.
To appropriate for use as one's own passages or ideas from (another).
I'm surprised...I figured most people would consider that a crime of sorts...which it is actually.
Lack of original thought is one thing, but plagiarizing anothers work is another. I couldn't care less what anyone blogs, without filters, I just dismiss them. The point of the blog was the rampant practice of the above.....I'm surprised.
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PullMyFinger
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Feb 26 @ 7:08PM
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Dork said:
Ok, so I can't write,
Bullshit....that's the stuff that leaks out the backside of a cow, or bull...or steer....
I was just threatened in email by one of the commenters here....I think it deserves a blog....
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Skydognc
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Feb 26 @ 7:54PM
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Upon clarification from a friend, I understand the purpose and intent of this blog,and even moreso agree.
From what I understand, the argument here is, give credit where credit is due. Its not about who, or what you blog about, it is about stealing the work of another, without recognition.
In my trade, we build custom machinery. Everything I ship out, has my trademark and logo on it. If someone else were to change that, and call it their own, I would sue them, unless they purchased the equipment.
Writers, poets, etc, deserve, and should be credited with the same respect. Its perhaps not wrong to cut and paste something, just make it known, that it is not yours, and give the author their due respect. That is a part of them you are using.
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redbronze
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Feb 26 @ 8:17PM
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To Plagiarize is illegal and it will also get your English paper failed.. Smile One can write an entire paper legally if one gives credit.. It is called research lots of Grad and PhD students do it every day and get something at the end called a degree.. I have a button some where that addresses this issue.. "To use one authors work is to plagiarise to use many is called research.." Something like this and as long as you give credit you can write a whole book based on other people's work... It is boring as hell I know I have read some of that drivel but it can be done and it can also be legally published..
When you cite someone do something like this... here is an awful example.... "bla bla bla bla..." (authors name, page number)., or something like that and if your real good you use a footnote which leads to a bibliography (1)
So ppl when you blog be it original or not if your using someone else's idea give some credit and then when you use the work to express yourself and or your feelings then it is all good...
(1) Smoe, Joe. The Blogger Manuel. Your Favorite Press. Its Town. 2007.
I think this is close.. I am confused at this time of the day LOL... I have had to use MLA, and those other ones that confuse me even more P something something..
Ack Blaa.. People just use quotation marks and authors name we will get your drift,, Smile.. And BTW if you do not know the Author, Google the line your writing and if it is some-one's writing more often than not the line and the author will come up.. I do it all the time..
I even found the poet whom this other blogger was passing off as his own work one time.. Just by typing in a line I use Dogpile though Smile...
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missliss78
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Feb 26 @ 9:30PM
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you wrote:
So those of you that disagree with my point of view....consider it okay to plagiarize content that doesn't belong to you, it's from someone else.....
NO!!!!!!!! i do NOT disagree on that point. i consider plagiarizing reprehensible! and i tend to skip over those bogs as well.
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luvshorses644
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Feb 26 @ 10:41PM
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Just cut everyone's meds in half and they will be bloggin their ever-lovin pea-picking hearts out.. psycho babble, mind you, but it will be original (the original work of one of the multiple personalities anyhoooooo)....
In the immortal words of .. aaaaaaa... whoever....."give em hell"!.. or else jest use that phrase.. kma!!!!
And if we get to be insects.. I wannnaaaa be a lightning bug.. purdy pllluzzzzeeee????? I always wondered what it would be like to have my ass light up in the dark!!!!
*I so ain't right.. and I need to be punished*
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violette1967
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Feb 27 @ 4:26AM
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This is the crap I am so upset about.....this was posted after mine .....
http://www.matchdoctor.com/blog_40403/Our_Roads_That_We_Travel.html
Coincidence?
this is what I mean by originality.....come up with your own friggin thoughts!
UGH
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misschoos
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Jul 21 @ 9:52AM
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I'm tired of wading through the idjits so that I might find something of worth. It's tiring.
I couldn't agree with you more.
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