The latest hot topic online is that Xu Song's "What's Wrong with That" has been plagiarized, with the plagiarist being Luo Cong, for "Simple Happiness."
I started listening to Xu Song's songs in 2014, and many years have passed since then. His songs are still widely popular, ranging from lyrical romantic ballads and social critiques to the specific philosophical connotations of traditional Chinese thought. Most of his works are self-composed and self-written, showcasing his immense talent.
Because he is so talented, he has been "hit" by plagiarism. This has become a bit of a farce. It is said that Xu Song himself has not made any comments or statements about this, and it has been the fans and the company speaking out.
Netizens jokingly said: "Xu Song: If this were ten years ago, I would have already written a song to scold you." "Low emotional intelligence: Isn't this just plagiarizing 'What's Wrong with That'? High emotional intelligence: You're singing 'What's Wrong with That' a bit off-key."
Unexpectedly, the company that Luo Cong belongs to issued a statement:
I suddenly find this a bit funny, and I won't express any further opinions on him. I just hope the official parties can resolve this matter and give us squirrels an explanation.
If one could become famous just by plagiarizing, then what is the point of having talent?
This has always been my philosophy. When writing blogs, I pay great attention to copyright. When quoting others' articles, I always seek the author's permission and indicate the source. At the same time, for my own articles, if you want to quote or reprint, you only need to indicate the source.
Most people in the tech field likely share the same mindset as I do: we enjoy sharing, but we cannot misattribute. After all, writing articles also consumes brain cells. I don't expect to achieve any accolades; I just hope that when someone sees your article, it solves their problem, and a bit of recognition is enough.
Copyright has always been a very important issue. Many years ago, we were relatively indifferent to it, but in recent years, the emphasis on copyright has gradually increased, and the scrutiny has intensified. This is a good thing.