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A question for those who have an opinion.
When is it considered a rip-off of another work? How big of a percentage is over the line?
Many stories are "similar" to another theme or plot but are unique in their own way.
Is this decision made by attorneys and pay-offs, or is there an invisible line?
Apparently somewhat similar concepts...
Alien take-over of bodies:
Invasion of the body snatchers
Puppet Masters
Impostor
The Hidden
The Thing (feel free to add more)
Replacement (look alike/similar) Robots
Screamers
Terminator
Blade Runner
Battlestar Galactia
I'm confused as to what is new and what is "actionable" plagiarism ??
Can someone explain?
When is it considered a rip-off of another work? How big of a percentage is over the line?
Many stories are "similar" to another theme or plot but are unique in their own way.
Is this decision made by attorneys and pay-offs, or is there an invisible line?
Apparently somewhat similar concepts...
Alien take-over of bodies:
Invasion of the body snatchers
Puppet Masters
Impostor
The Hidden
The Thing (feel free to add more)
Replacement (look alike/similar) Robots
Screamers
Terminator
Blade Runner
Battlestar Galactia
I'm confused as to what is new and what is "actionable" plagiarism ??
Can someone explain?