I've been reused but not credited

[DaveC426913]

This is me:
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/electron-mass-vital-life-in-universe/

Or more specifically, that infographic "What Dave is Made Of" half way down the page is mine.

I made it many years ago, before I was smart enough to sign my work. At least I credited the author from whence I got the data to make it.

I've still got it published on my server.

The one in the article is credited to Jim Marsh at RationalDiscoveryBlog.com

I don't know if I should celebrate or get litigious...

 

[JT Smith]

It's kind of like describing a building by listing the 2x4s, 4x6s, concrete bags, lengths of rebar, etc. It's descriptive in a basic sense but doesn't really tell you anything about the strengths or weaknesses much less what the structure looks like. Like describing a loaf of bread by its ingredients minus the details of how to mix, knead, rise, shape, and bake it.

 

[phinds]

I've still got it published on my server.

Check your link, Dave.

 

[DaveC426913]

Check your link, Dave.

Thanks. Yes. Very strange. I posted this from my phone and it wouldn't stick. I re-edited and pasted the correct link about five times, testing it each time, because it was linking to the wrong place, even though I def pasted the correct link. I resigned myself to fixing it once back on my computer.

So now it's fixed.
https://www.davesbrain.ca/biology/atoms/index.html

 

[DaveC426913]

It's kind of like describing a building by listing the 2x4s, 4x6s, concrete bags, lengths of rebar, etc. It's descriptive in a basic sense but doesn't really tell you anything about the strengths or weaknesses much less what the structure looks like. Like describing a loaf of bread by its ingredients minus the details of how to mix, knead, rise, shape, and bake it.

Indeed. A different perspective.
Like this:

Or this:

 

[Klystron]

To paraphrase a 19th century adage, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.". Have you contacted the plagiarizing website?

Though not a fan, Reader's Digest used to publish similar vignettes in articles such as "Ken's Kidneys" and "Mary's Migraines". Popular author Chuck Palahniuk satirizes Reader's Digest in his novel "Fight Club".

 

[pinball1970]

This is me:
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/electron-mass-vital-life-in-universe/

Or more specifically, that infographic "What Dave is Made Of" half way down the page is mine.

I made it many years ago, before I was smart enough to sign my work. At least I credited the author from whence I got the data to make it.

I've still got it published on my server.

The one in the article is credited to Jim Marsh at RationalDiscoveryBlog.com

I don't know if I should celebrate or get litigious...

View attachment 351094

I used a slide just like this recently for some team members. They have not done chemistry since school so I started at the beginning. I think I got the info off wiki but it looks a lot like your slide.

 

[pinball1970]

It's kind of like describing a building by listing the 2x4s, 4x6s, concrete bags, lengths of rebar, etc. It's descriptive in a basic sense but doesn't really tell you anything about the strengths or weaknesses much less what the structure looks like. Like describing a loaf of bread by its ingredients minus the details of how to mix, knead, rise, shape, and bake it.

You mean cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and anatomy? That would be a big slide!

 

[DaveC426913]

Well THAT was unexpected...

Not only did the editor edit the article to give me credit...

...but he was VERY appreciative to find me.

"First off, I have to tell you thank you for creating this image so long ago.
... I have never been able to find the original creator, and now I have!!
I have updated the article to include a proper credit to you and a link to your blog...
And I would like to thank you for making such an informative infographic!
Do you still make images such as these? I am so pleased to be able to communicate such a comprehensive set of data about the composition of the human body with just one graphic. As far as I'm concerned, you're a star!"

:blushes:

 

[gleem]

Not only did the editor edit the article to give me credit...

...but he was VERY appreciative to find me.

A real Mensch.

 

[phinds]

Nice.