This recipe and photograph were taken from My Kitchen and published on Shin Min Daily News, one of the leading Chinese newspapers under SPH in Singapore, on the 16 July 2008. What was the reason, or perhaps I should say, excuse for unauthorised publication? I managed to get the answer, it was simply because "deadline was tight". BUT, hey... I have nothing to do with your job!! To me, it sounds like it is okay to rob the bank if we are in need of money since there are so many banks around. I was thinking if I should black out the editor's name but on the second thought, she needed to learn something. Yes, I am annoyed especially after I read her e-mail.
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I would like to thank my lawyer (should I mention your name?), family members and readers for supporting me in this matter.
Oh dear, I hate to hear about this. My fellow Indonesian blogger recently got the same problem like you.
ReplyDeleteread here: http://dapurnegeridongeng.blogspot.com/2008/09/koran-tempo-tempo-newspaper-used-my.html
I am sorry this happen with you.
It's not fair what they have done to you, at least they should have asked first your permission. I hope this would end in good terms.
ReplyDeleteI think "she" is rude in this matter. You have the right in taking any legal action to her.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of answer was that?! Tight deadline doesn't mean she can steal!! It just simply not right to 'steal' people's recipe.. very unethical!
ReplyDeleteThat is horrible!! Hope they get what they deserve RAR!
ReplyDeleteMy,how unethical and low can some writers stoop to! Singapore is supposed to be all righteous and law abiding in everything big or small. Its so easy to ask "permissson" in this Internet age.
ReplyDeleteI say sue their "socks" off! Go for it!
Mrs Singh, Ipoh
Dear all,
ReplyDeleteThanks for everything. I let my lawyer handle this case for me, hope things will sort out soon.
I support u on this matter!!
ReplyDeleteThey are really too much!!
Hi Lydia, so sorry to hear this. I have encountered the same case where my recipe and photo were stolen and publised to a baking supplies chain's monthly newsletter (Bagus Malaysia if you have heard of). I hope the law will do you justice very soon.
ReplyDeleteSeems like this happens a lot all over the world. It is certainly quite riduculous and we bloggers shouldnt let them get away with it. Nice blog you have incidentally!
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