I previously stated that the Bad Guys have arrived to Blogosphere,
and I didn’t mean the little guy who lifts content here and there, but
those that will turn it into mass production. Blog-Zilla had all the makings of a software service to automate content theft – at least based on their advertising.
Today the Blog-Zilla uncloaked itself, and I wonder if I have to eat my words. Excerpts from the sign-up page:
“Bloggy is not big on bottom-feeders. If you feel you are dedicated to
multi-blogging your own good stuff (with Bloggy’s help), then you’re
the type of creative blog entrepreneur Bloggy loves. If you’re hoping
to steal content and get rich as you sleep, Bloggy will not make a good
bedfellow.”
“Blog-zilla is not a content duplicator, stealing machine, ‘get rich quick’ system or blog spammer.”
Could this be a decent effort? To do what? Hm… I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Technorati Tags: Plagiarism, Content Theft, Blogs, Blogging, Blog Networks
Using RSS To Plagiarise Or Participate?
Zoli Erdos has two good posts (here and here) that aggregate pointers to and comment on some of the recent happenings in the space regarding the RSS (Really Simple Syndication protocol – feels kind of weird to do the acronym
I noticed that software owned and managed by me (Blog-zilla) was mentioned on your blog. I’ll take the opportunity to clear up some erroneous statements based on rumors and misinformation. By the way, THANKS for publishing the correct information about our policy (many other blogs jumped to the wrong conclusions, thus spamming Blog-zilla’s reputation). Zoli’s Blog is the exception… thanks.
I appreciate your interest and concern over Blog-zilla, however, I might recommend anyone interested, re-read the description of Blog-zilla again (http://blog-zilla.com) and not 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