Before we talk more about #chinaprotest, it must be noted that the Mandarin version of "Glory to Hong Kong" has been claiming plagiarized ownership over the original.
Most songwriters don't mind covers esp. when the intention is the same. But YOU NEED TO ASK FOR PERMISSION
Most songwriters don't mind covers esp. when the intention is the same. But YOU NEED TO ASK FOR PERMISSION
https://twitter.com/LegoSilly/status/1525768828147249152
It's really that simple. You make a cover of a song that also speaks about the fight for democracy and freedom. That's great. But you claimed that you wrote the song, and that's plagiarism. You got called out on it. The right thing to do is apologize...
https://twitter.com/LegoSilly/status/1598187060237684736?t=Jd1HfQsN11dgTW4x0hfJSw&s=19
Contrary to popular opinions, I actually like that the song is getting covered. It'd be hilarious to see China's national Security doing a double take when they hear the "dreaded song".
But making a cover and openly refusing to acknowledge the original writer is just plagiarism
But making a cover and openly refusing to acknowledge the original writer is just plagiarism
Maybe @LegoSilly wants to know when permission should be asked. Let's put it this way: you won't be the first dealing with this kind of issue. We get that time is not always on your side. The smart idea is to ask before publishing it.. Generally when you start...
..calling the material your own (it's not) and publishing it as your own (it's not) you'd better ask as it may be too late. Apologize, acknowledge that you're NOT the writer & only did a cover. Else you might get reported on Twitter.
You're here to fight CCP. Don't be like them.
You're here to fight CCP. Don't be like them.
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