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More on blog plagiarism
Michael Parekh on BLOG PLAGIARISM SOFTWARE?. Michael continues the conversation about blog plagiarism and takes a serious look at Blog-zilla. Note, I first saw Blog-zilla on Zoli's Blog.
As Michael points out, Blog-zilla may just be a joke (as the marketing images may suggest) or it may be real deal. If this is real deal... well then we need to place some emphasis on the need for some Blog Plagiarism Solutions... STAT!
Links:
Yahoo News article on Blog-zilla
del.icio.us search for blogzilla - search on blog-zilla returned no results
July 13, 2005 in Web/Tech | Permalink
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I was hoping Michael would be right and this was just a joke ... but then you found the Yahoo article... apparently it is real! Yuck.
Posted by: Zoli Erdos | Jul 13, 2005 1:37:50 PM
You know, I have the suspicion that it might be a fake. The fact that I'm the ONLY person who tagged either blogzilla or blog-zilla in delicious makes me say hmmm... Also, the story popped up at Tue Jul 12, 8:00 AM ET on yahoo news. I think Y! news grabbed it from here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb260055.php
It looks like you can post your own press releases with these guys. Might be a neat way to make a hoax look legit.
I actually submitted a completely BOGUS press release to the site prweb.com. I'll see if it goes through. I have a tracking number for my release and everything.
For a FEE you can syndicate to Y! news and other sources. I've got screen shots and I'll post more later.
By the way, how'd you come across blog-zilla?
Posted by: Sweaty | Jul 13, 2005 2:10:44 PM
I noticed that software owned and managed by me (Blog-zilla) was mentioned on your blog ( sweatyblog.com ). I'll take the opportunity to clear up some erroneous statements based on rumors and misinformation.
I appreciate your interest and concern over Blog-zilla, however, I might recommend anyone interested, review the description of Blog-zilla again (http://blog-zilla.com) and note the ANTI-SPAM notice "Spammers Beware" clearly published on the site.
In addition, please review our strict ANTI-DUPLICATION, ANTI-SCRAPE, ANTI-CONTENT STEALING policy. Blog-zilla is NOT a spam or thieving tool. Blog-zilla has ZERO cabability to "harvesting content from various sites"... that is absolutely the OPOSITE of Blog-zilla's phylosopy (and capability). Blog-zilla also can NOT be used to create wastelands of blog-farms. Blog-zilla can add an RSS feed to original content to enhance that content, but Blog-zill users can NOT post RSS only as a substitute for original content. There are systems out there that do all this "evil" stuff. Blog-zilla is not one of them.
Perhaps some people are jumping to incorrect conclusions without thoroughly understanding or perhaps some erroneous rumors are being posted here and there. No problem, I'll try to clear up all misconceptions here...
All Blog-zilla users go through a qualification survey to eliminate potential spammers. Blog-zilla takes only original content and personalizes that original content for target audiences. Much like a quality email management system personalizes each email to its targeted reader. Blog-zilla hates spammers. All users are also taught how to use the system for honest high quality content purposes. System abusers will be terminated if discovered abusing Blogizilla's capabilities. For those wondering how I know this, I'm Dan Hollings the creator and owner http://danhollings.com
I invite anyone interested in Blog-zilla's policy and philosophy to read the Blog-zilla license agreement and rules.
http://blog-zilla.com/blog-zilla_policy.html
Every user is screened, spammers are eliminated, and Blog-zilla users are taught proper blogging concepts. Original and authorized content only.
A few highlights of the Blog-zilla user policy:
*** You may not use Blog-zilla in any manner which jeopardizes it's functionality or reflects negatively upon it's reputation as a legitimate multi-blogging tool for ORIGINAL or AUTHORIZED content. If someone else holds the content copyright, do not use Blog-zilla to post or manipulate that content without permission.
*** Blog-zilla is not a content scraper, content duplicator, or content stealing system. If any attempt to use Blog-zilla as such is detected, you're history.
*** Blog-zilla may be used in conjunction with contextual ads (like Adsense), paid ads, banners, affiliate programs and other e-commerce endeavors, but only if you follow strictly the policies of the ad or affiliate provider.
*** Blog-zilla can be used to post RSS feeds to multiple blogs, but if you are not also posting other quality content, your account can be terminated.
If you would like to look at the quality of content Blog-zilla is capable of posting, go to:
100 Blogs by Blog-zilla Multi-blogger Dan Hollings
These are quality articles written to sincerely help their target audience:
http://blog-zilla.com/100_marketing_tip_blogs.html
TagCloud of 100 Blogs
Here we have a TagCloud summary of all 100 Blogs:
http://www.blog-zilla.com/tagcloud.html
More additional about Blog-zilla:
http://www.Blog-zilla.com
Blog-zilla in the news:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb260055.php
Blog-zilla has a long waiting list currently and screening of subscribers has started. Screen consists of an indepth survey on what the potential subscriber plans to use Blog-zilla for and where their content is from. Next, if accepted, each subscriber goes into a trial period (cost is $1) and while users evaluate Blog-zilla, Blog-zilla evaluates the subscriber by monitoring their posts and observing their participation in weekly conference call training classes. The classes are key so as to teach people how to use Blog-zilla constructively and how be "good internet citizens" that is, how to give true value and quality targeted content to your audience.
Sorry for such a long post. I only want readers to know, Blog-zilla wears a white hat :-) Spammers, cheats and bottom feeders are NOT welcomed at Blog-zilla.com
Posted by: Dan Hollings | Jul 16, 2005 9:56:34 AM
