Steal Our Posts For Your Book? Not Today | Ep 398

Jan 2

Milestones show the outside of a mission, but today’s story is about the inside: how a nonprofit media brand protects creators, sets public expectations, and holds the line on credit. As our show nears 400 episodes, we revisit why black-on-black branding keeps attention on ideas, how global reach grew through simple actions like sharing and subscribing, and why safety and community care—holiday travel, health, and hope—remain part of our voice. That foundation matters because trust gives weight to announcements, and this update carries real stakes for fans, authors, and publishers who move fast online and sometimes forget who built the stories they sell.

The core update is straightforward: Voices for Voices is registered, and we have wholly acquired Mythical Creatures Around The World. Registration matters because it transforms a label into legal standing, turning confusion about “public posts” into clear guidance about ownership. With the acquisition, posts, descriptions, and folklore tied to that brand now enjoy the protections attached to our organization. That means copy‑pastas repackaged into books, merch, or services are no longer a gray area; they are potential copyright infringement. We have posted notice on the MCATW Facebook profile, and we are repeating the message across our channels to ensure no one can claim they did not know.

Why push this so publicly? Because uncredited use is not just a policy violation; it distorts livelihoods. When someone copies posts into a paid product and omits the source, the audience buys a story under the wrong name, and the original creator loses income and reputation. After years of quiet backchannel nudges, we are drawing a visible line: offenders have ninety days to acknowledge plagiarism publicly, pull products from shelves and storefronts, and prepare to discuss back sales. Ethical creators already know the basics: ask permission, document consent, attribute visibly, and list sources with names, dates, and publication details. When that fails, transparency and deadlines protect the community.

We also address named cases because vagueness protects bad habits. Omitted credits around vampire lore and artwork show how trust can be promised and then ignored at publication. If a collaborator or author agrees to attribute folklore and art and then does not, sales gain momentum while the source goes invisible. That is not a paperwork slip; it is a pattern. Public accountability invites course correction: tell fans what happened, remove affected works, and rebuild with proper agreements. It is never too late to fix the record, but it requires the courage to face readers and say what went wrong.

Amid firm boundaries, the mission continues. We spotlight our publishing arm, new books from emerging voices, and family creators who model clear attribution and collaboration. As a 501(c)(3), we rely on listeners who download, share, and support through purchases and donations—simple actions that amplify our reach without noise or gimmicks. Growth is not just more episodes; it is better standards. The path forward is simple: credit the source, respect the art, and keep the focus on the work rather than the wardrobe. We will keep building, we will keep registering the things that matter, and we will keep telling the story of how to create the right way.

Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome, Milestones, And Audience Gratitude

3:40 Branding Choices And Staying Focused

5:50 Safety, Holidays, And Community Care

6:55 Growth Metrics And Path To 400

8:45 Surpassing Goals And Why Credit Matters

9:50 Trademark vs Registered: Why It Counts

10:55 Acquisition Of Mythical Creatures Around The World

13:00 What Counts As Infringement Post‑Acquisition

16:00 Public Notice To Repeat Offenders

19:00 Ninety‑Day Window For Corrections

22:00 Crediting Basics And Ethical Creation

24:15 Case Study: Davin Anderson Credits Omitted

28:00 Parallel Issues And Public Accountability

31:00 Required Removals And Next Steps

34:20 Firm Deadlines And Legal Recourse

36:10 Mission, Publishing Arm, And Young Authors

39:00 Nonprofit Status And Support Pathways

41:20 Transparency, Community, And Closing Thanks

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Steal Our Posts For Your Book? Not Today | Ep 398

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