Is Copying PF Posts Allowed? - PhysicsInventions.com

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Copying posts from the Homework Section of PF and republishing them without edits is currently under evaluation by the Admin at PhysicsInventions.com. The forum acknowledges the issue of content infringement and actively works to remove such violations. Users are encouraged to report instances of copied content for review. The discussion highlights the importance of respecting original content and the ongoing efforts to maintain integrity on the platform. The situation remains unresolved as the Admin assesses the matter.
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Hello!

I recently stumbled upon this: http://physicsinventions.com/index.php/author/admin/

If you scroll down and look for older posts, you will find that the posts from Homework Section of PF are copied and pasted (without any edits) as an entry there.

Is it allowed to do so?
 
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Thank you for bringing it to our attention. It is being evaluated by the Admin.

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Yes thanks! We come across such infringement quite often and do what we can to have it removed.
 
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