tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post1973643239701534909..comments2023-10-25T04:55:23.252-04:00Comments on Elizabeth's Edible Experience: Culinary ComplicationsElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00809930464882881678noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-6205007005271716752014-04-17T13:16:56.913-04:002014-04-17T13:16:56.913-04:00I was just curious if you were copying and pasting...I was just curious if you were copying and pasting recipes directly to your blog (word for word) or were you changing them in any way or writing in your own words? I know that a list of ingredients cannot be copyrighted but the actual instructions can be, as well as any pictures. I would be interested to know if that's why you got a letter?Dee @ The Kitchen Snobhttp://thekitchensnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-80046262823797886752009-01-10T17:04:00.000-05:002009-01-10T17:04:00.000-05:00Wow, what a horrible for them to thank you for you...Wow, what a horrible for them to thank you for your free publicity and advertising. I guess it doesn't pay to be honest?The Chatty Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093735675843694976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-26823679485715965432009-01-08T16:40:00.000-05:002009-01-08T16:40:00.000-05:00Natalie, if you do end up doing a drive-by burrito...Natalie, if you do end up doing a drive-by burrito throwing, make sure you take a picture of it so Bizzy can post it on here!<BR/><BR/>- RickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-74835242917082520492009-01-08T15:58:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:58:00.000-05:00I totally agree with Gabriela- Post the recipes an...I totally agree with Gabriela- Post the recipes anyway and just change the name up, and don't give credit to their stupid asses. I've also been lurking here, though never commented, and find it ridiculous that this could happen. I also, living in Birmingham, want to drive to this asshole's office and throw a burrito at his window. But I won't, I promise. <BR/><BR/>Seriously though, they obviously don't understand that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and for that, they are idiots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-69484220823724102662009-01-08T14:10:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:10:00.000-05:00I've seen many bloggers who this has happened to.I...I've seen many bloggers who this has happened to.<BR/><BR/>In the end, this is just them trying to bully you. This isn't the first time it has happened, and certainly wont be the last. <BR/><BR/>Recipes cannot be copyrighted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-91305667794628525882009-01-08T13:15:00.000-05:002009-01-08T13:15:00.000-05:00Wow....I had no idea about this. I thought if you ...Wow....I had no idea about this. I thought if you gave credit that is all that was needed. Oh boy, here we go.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476562676908314541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-22948604591433019172009-01-08T12:44:00.000-05:002009-01-08T12:44:00.000-05:00Can I donate money to help you fight this battle? ...Can I donate money to help you fight this battle? I hope this works out for you because the house won’t be as entertaining without the blog. It is a source of great fun and stress (my stress as the action photographer and chef ingredients getter) in our house. I agree with Ricky, DAMN THE MAN SAVE THE EMPIRE!Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391612995520193302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-55258629058647817592009-01-08T11:15:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:15:00.000-05:00Wow, that sucks. I've been lurking her for awhile...Wow, that sucks. I've been lurking her for awhile, and I would hate to see things change. Good Luck!!!<BR/><BR/>JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-20293672699027878392009-01-08T09:31:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:31:00.000-05:00This seems so weird to me because it's like free p...This seems so weird to me because it's like free promotion for their magazines - especially since you've been crediting them and whatnot. Sorry they singled you out. :-(Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992084817011947225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-24449347061957789072009-01-08T09:09:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:09:00.000-05:00Can I get your attorney's phone number?FIGHT THE P...Can I get your attorney's phone number?<BR/><BR/>FIGHT THE POWER!<BR/><BR/>- RickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-8616348407482296022009-01-07T22:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T22:56:00.000-05:00Soooooo many blogs do the same thing. I don't get...Soooooo many blogs do the same thing. I don't get it since you are giving credit to the mag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-87370739843359958502009-01-07T21:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T21:56:00.000-05:00Um, what's the point of saying you have to get per...Um, what's the point of saying you have to get permission and then a minute later admitting we never give permission?Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031994500460504779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-72443451381822407742009-01-07T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-07T21:31:00.000-05:00Those magazine companies are just jealous because ...Those magazine companies are just jealous because you have more readers reading your blog than they do reading their magazines!! By the looks of your attorney I don't think you have anything to worry about! <BR/>Too bad it's not a fashion magazine... they wouldn't stand a chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-41095160858712988662009-01-07T20:38:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:38:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry that happened to you! I guess I have ...I'm so sorry that happened to you! I guess I have more blogs to fix (since I'm guilty of this too). : ( Keep us updated!#1SAHMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813673731457671165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-56493040295917810322009-01-07T20:29:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:29:00.000-05:00You're not alone and sometimes the food blogging w...You're not alone and sometimes the food blogging world isn't so black and white in terms of what the proper protocol is for crediting and citing recipes. I'm guilty of it too and I'm sorry that they singled you out of a gazillion other blogs that are just as guilty. Keep us updated with what your attorney says!What's Cookin Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997166741217476857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-68295881104027135242009-01-07T20:17:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:17:00.000-05:00No good deed ever goes unpunished. Here's what yo...No good deed ever goes unpunished. Here's what you do: post the damn recipes and do not give them credit. The burden of proof would now be on the Cooking Light police. How can they dispute how you cook any specfic dish if that just so happens to be the way you cook it? And what happens to the recipe when you adjust it to your own taste? As an alternative, find another magazine, preferably a competitor's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-61395318215760701812009-01-07T20:07:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:07:00.000-05:00Keep us posted. Most bloggers do this too...Keep us posted. Most bloggers do this too...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612558801665877287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-71094103643680107092009-01-07T19:46:00.000-05:002009-01-07T19:46:00.000-05:00That's too bad, can't wait to see what other avenu...That's too bad, can't wait to see what other avenues you take with your cooking. Good looking attorney!MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419247807529098529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276622950052576243.post-37455706095868264102009-01-07T19:39:00.000-05:002009-01-07T19:39:00.000-05:00Oh no! :( I do this too... Keep us posted!Oh no! :( I do this too... Keep us posted!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210524656100220034noreply@blogger.com