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#1

Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 12:05pm

I know you can't copywrite ideas, but what about inticing incidents? I'm currently writing a short story (or whatever it ends up being) about a man who commits suicide and then when he dies, he's ressurected into someone else's life. I can't stay online long, but PM me your thoughts, if you have any. Thanks.
#2

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 1:21pm

there are a lot of movies and stories already with a similar idea, and no one accuses them of plagiarism. You'd have to lift details pretty blatantly for that.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys. "I guarantee that we'll have tough times. I guarantee that at some point one or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life..."
#3

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 1:50pm

I think you'll be just fine......many stories, movies, ect. use similar themes, so go for it!
#4

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 1:54pm

You can only copyright your specific story and events. You can't copyright a general idea or plot.

And that idea's been done a zillion times so I think you're fine regardless.
#5

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 2:34pm

That's what I'm worried about. Gah... There's no room for originality anymore.
#6

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 2:38pm

nothing new under the sun, but some shadows loom larger than others.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys. "I guarantee that we'll have tough times. I guarantee that at some point one or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life..."
#7

re: Question about plagarism

Posted: 4/19/05 at 2:41pm

There's plenty of room for originality. All sorts of room. Everything *original* you add to a concept is yours and protected. But the basic concept is just that, BASIC, and many people have worked from that same basis.

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