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I have had stories posted as other people's work, a real lame thing to do. Also I have had stories posted where the poster says it is not their story but i get no credit.

These two are just unacceptable.

Also if I post a story for free it doesn't mean any one has the right to post it and justify it by giving credit. Nor does it mean I want as many people as possible to see it. Don't assume exposing the story to a wider audience is something the author wants. They may or may not.

The only acceptable thing is to get permission or use a link. I might not want a story to appear on certain forums for reasons you might not know about.

They are my stories and I decide their fate.

You can not image how I felt when for the first time I read a story of mine that another claimed as their own. i was shocked and felt betrayed. I did this for free for the enjoyment of others and some sad lowlife steals it/ Does it make them feel good about them selves posting someone's story as their own? I publish stories for people to enjoy but they are still mine and still my property.

What if I took your car but gave you the credit for buying it.