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Originally Posted by Jerry
Since this involved a large number of scientists and/or students and an even larger number of papers, this case of plagiarism clearly involves conspiracy.
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That's a novel use of the term "conspiracy." Unless all these scientists and/or students were
working together in an attempt to promote some cause by publishing these plagiarized papers, you do not have a conspiracy. Do you plan on examining those papers and proposing a proper conspiracy theory here?
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To the extent that papers are published that rehash existing data and draw the same conclusions, all of us need to be aware that sticking your hand in someone elses back pocket does not increase the material wealth of the society, or in this case, the body of scientific knowledge. (At least that is my theory
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… that's your "theory"? All you've done is say "stealing is bad, mmm'kay?" That's not a theory.
Please either post a coherent conspiracy theory on this subject, or withdraw your claims.
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