tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post6912599919276830833..comments2024-03-08T03:23:23.998-05:00Comments on Todolwen (see new blog at www.todolwen.ca): Standing On My Soapbox ...Karen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17202537158955583086noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-50746349196711645012013-01-18T12:19:34.107-05:002013-01-18T12:19:34.107-05:00:(
This makes me so sad for you. We all love you s...:(<br />This makes me so sad for you. We all love you so much- you are so kind and generous-- so gracious to share all that you do. I'm so sorry that someone would take advantage of you in this way. <br />Lets be generous and hope that she just didn't know--- and that she might do the right thing in the end. If not-- honestly-- I think that you should share who it is and her blog-- so that those of us who love you (!!) can pay her a friendly little visit and leave a friendly little comment---<br /><br />Don't let this change you-- stay the generous person that you are-- we all love you so much-<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-87719604386101874452013-01-18T10:42:33.231-05:002013-01-18T10:42:33.231-05:00You are verry right!! It's not fair.
I can'...You are verry right!! It's not fair.<br />I can't express myself in English bud I hate such people.!<br />I love your idea and it's great you share.<br />Love, AnnetteThuis Thuishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126613255277457534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-52081903671495259082013-01-18T00:53:25.238-05:002013-01-18T00:53:25.238-05:00Bravo Karen. I have on occasion seen something, s...Bravo Karen. I have on occasion seen something, sometimes for sale.. and I KNOW where it came from but no credit was given to the originator.<br />I'm not a blogger, or much of a original creator but I know how upset I'd be of someone took my work without crediting it. It would be nice to think that everyone who does original work would never stoop to taking someone else's effort and pass it off as their own. I sympathize totally and glad you got on your soapbox, maybe it will make someone think before so thoughtlessly taking credit for something they didn't create.<br />mardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039857567917347954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-15872672201210862302013-01-17T10:34:55.298-05:002013-01-17T10:34:55.298-05:00I felt worse and worse as I read this - you are on...I felt worse and worse as I read this - you are one of the kindest and most sharing bloggers I have encountered and to think someone would do that to you is, well, unthinkable. <br />It is ridiculous that someone would do that to you, taking advantage of your generous spirit... I only hope it doesn't make you change how you blog because that would be a travesty. I am so impresses that you left her a comment and I hope she does remove your tutorial and issue a proper apology, both publicly to her followers and also to you.<br />I hope the support from your own followers has helped ease the pain and insult a little.<br />With a very big, warm hug,<br />Jillayne<br /> Jillaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533504920962855079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-3503228421723636362013-01-16T23:25:16.466-05:002013-01-16T23:25:16.466-05:00I am sorry you have had to experience thoughtless ...I am sorry you have had to experience thoughtless people who steal your ideas and tutorials. My Grandma taught me better than to take someone else's creative talents and copy them as mine. I am truly grateful for generous souls such as yourself who share so much. Our world is missing integrity! I am glad you got on your soapbox and put this out there. People need to respect others! Thank you Karen. Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-69192520784719185492013-01-16T20:32:37.734-05:002013-01-16T20:32:37.734-05:00I always say that that imitation is NOT the sincer...I always say that that imitation is NOT the sincerest form of flattery - giving credit is. But then again this seems like down right plagarism and a theft of content in your case. I've just google image searched your feather and have seen several blogs thanking you like they know you then posting the entire tutorial! Really unbelievable.Truebluemeandyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538070321305615690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-52505333976101076042013-01-16T16:17:09.875-05:002013-01-16T16:17:09.875-05:00This is the worst kind of stealing but what also g...This is the worst kind of stealing but what also gets under my skin are the pinterest photos used without proper credit. It's not good enough to just say it's from pinterest.com in their posts. <br />Good for you for writing this post. Maybe it will prevent more of this behavior.<br /><br />Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-58942300142706588482013-01-16T13:31:15.519-05:002013-01-16T13:31:15.519-05:00Reprehensible behavior...you so generously share y...Reprehensible behavior...you so generously share your ideas and projects that are unique and delightful. Thanks for sharing.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313357624338770764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-4560318119321364532013-01-16T13:20:58.543-05:002013-01-16T13:20:58.543-05:00Karen...Your soapbox is, unfortunately, one which ...Karen...Your soapbox is, unfortunately, one which has had standing there some of my favorite bloggers who have experienced, as you have, the ungracious, ungrateful, uneducated and downright thieving bloggers in this cyber world. Someone will figure a way to prevent this...watermarks on photos and PDF's seem to work, somewhat. I always appreciate your tutorials. I enjoy making my own patterns for projects and sometimes your hints make that process go ever so much more smoothly for me. As some have suggested, perhaps a call out publicly of names and sites when we see this egregious behavior might work...but then again, dishonesty seems to be the only way some folks know how to operate.<br />I will continue to read your blog and enjoy your creative explorations and creations. Thanks for sharing your talents with us on your blog.<br />KristinKAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479656882397372088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-64108015486522735802013-01-16T08:22:15.807-05:002013-01-16T08:22:15.807-05:00I wish you had provided the link to that website. ...I wish you had provided the link to that website. For sharing purposes of course :-)Ancient Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447601434334521628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-39154916638328224522013-01-16T04:56:53.491-05:002013-01-16T04:56:53.491-05:00je suis de tout coeur avec vous!....
cela arrive s...je suis de tout coeur avec vous!....<br />cela arrive souvent et c'est très désagréable!<br />amicalement<br /><br />Pascalinepascalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746638121382014765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-17947853967382348602013-01-16T03:41:55.793-05:002013-01-16T03:41:55.793-05:00Hello Karen,
I totally agree with you. What I do, ...Hello Karen,<br />I totally agree with you. What I do, as a precaution, I place my logo on all the items I make (not the photo, but the items). Maybe that would help and teach others a lesson as well.<br />Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-76124420869201871122013-01-16T02:08:31.073-05:002013-01-16T02:08:31.073-05:00How disappointing, your creations are so unique I ...How disappointing, your creations are so unique I do hope the user of your tutorial will update her blog to give you a link and credit. Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-14472396175573420332013-01-16T00:56:11.270-05:002013-01-16T00:56:11.270-05:00I am so, so sorry that this shameful thing has hap...I am so, so sorry that this shameful thing has happened to you. You are so generous and make the loveliest things and share them all the time. I am heartsick and hope this woman removes this from her site. Why do they do this?<br /><br />hugs and thank you!<br />AlyceAlycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898428980428714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-56695632362725790622013-01-15T23:51:04.517-05:002013-01-15T23:51:04.517-05:00You're the greatest! My only fear is that thi...You're the greatest! My only fear is that this may happen just once too often and then you may not want to post a free tutorial ever again and that would be our loss. I notice that some sites have reverted to selling their tutorials and now I can understand why. So sad that a few rotten apples spoil the whole barrel.<br />Ciao, Linda Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09632124520697039924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-15272729623099595592013-01-15T23:45:29.899-05:002013-01-15T23:45:29.899-05:00It's sad that others feel they have the right ...It's sad that others feel they have the right to do this. I don't pin anything from a blog unless the owner gives that right. And your absolutely right to feel the way you do. Hopefully, this will reach the right people.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748075364992710186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-69048979067726458022013-01-15T20:12:01.328-05:002013-01-15T20:12:01.328-05:00I'm so very glad you commented on her blog Kar...I'm so very glad you commented on her blog Karen!!! I've always been a defender of your tutorials and beautiful artwork, when I see them on Pinterest or WHERE EVER I always post your blog address as the original source. I do hope she will come clean and remove this for you! hugs and love, DawnThe Feathered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-28519984677023818362013-01-15T18:16:19.164-05:002013-01-15T18:16:19.164-05:00I appreciate your sharing of your tutorials and yo...I appreciate your sharing of your tutorials and your designs and I have made some of your awesome feathers. When I refer to your feathers I always link your blog. I have seen variations on Pinterest but I know where the original came from, Todolwen! Get on your soap box anytime, we will listen and help any way we can. I'm not even a paper crafter and you touched my world with these amazing feathers that I love so much.<br />Smiles,<br />PatPat Winter Gatheringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059339623003211397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-32591577298161996592013-01-15T17:32:12.915-05:002013-01-15T17:32:12.915-05:00I personally love soap AND the boxes they come in,...I personally love soap AND the boxes they come in, wash on sister. I support your plea for integrity in the virtual world. I have been much more selfish in my sharing than your generous example precisely for this reason. It is in your favor that you are well respected and greatly appreciated - the other person will unfortunately be sullied by their actions. They really need that soap....Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326741991148252781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-39982655086537716742013-01-15T16:02:54.874-05:002013-01-15T16:02:54.874-05:00well said and you stand on that soap box when eve...well said and you stand on that soap box when even you feel like it ... the true artists out here know that taking an idea and not giving the credits to the artist is so wrong. OMG! Did you write something on their blog because I know I would ...I can't believe some would do that... Hugs Wendy Wendy Aspinallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142802048979656970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-14646175309389624352013-01-15T13:42:06.873-05:002013-01-15T13:42:06.873-05:00Karen,
Common sense, etiquette, and copyright shou...Karen,<br />Common sense, etiquette, and copyright should be enough to make others realize that they should not copy anything at all from another's blog. Asking permission to use a photo is nice, and it is ALWAYS important to give credit to the artist for photos and/or art of any kind. I think posting a tutorial that someone else created is totally BAD business!!!!! Especially taking credit for it. SO WRONG!! <br />I am sorry this has happened to you and so many others out there.<br />Thank you so much for the tutorials you post for us. Your artwork is lovely, Karen.<br />audrey xoaudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168952379230860627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-63207219202911821582013-01-15T13:28:59.487-05:002013-01-15T13:28:59.487-05:00I so agree Karen,you are so free hearted with your...I so agree Karen,you are so free hearted with your tutorials.It is not only rude but completely dishonest to do such a thing. Big hugs,Jenjennifer768https://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-41601424683473836862013-01-15T12:03:57.068-05:002013-01-15T12:03:57.068-05:00I too totally agree with you, Karen.
I love to vi...I too totally agree with you, Karen.<br /><br />I love to vist your blog, love the beautiful things you make, and love how generous you are with your free tutorials. I simply don't understand how someone gets satisfaction out of blatently copying another person's work and claiming it as their own! SharonLarkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656369681782524281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949378393677227184.post-51339306192394110922013-01-15T11:58:25.652-05:002013-01-15T11:58:25.652-05:00I love your blog and I totally appreciate your tut...I love your blog and I totally appreciate your tutorials. I agree wholeheartedly with you. Jocelynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966510839113584099noreply@blogger.com