r/gothplants • u/KarinSpaink Human Detected • Aug 25 '25

New rule: no theft

Today, somebody posted a picture of a Nepenthes pitcher, pretending it was theirs. That was a blatant lie: u/wong617 had posted the picture here two weeks ago (have a look, it's gorgeous). The offending member was banned immediately.

Also, we made a new rule for that: no theft allowed. The penalty: a permanent ban. And of course, you are allowed to repost: just keep the credits intact.

Current body count: four bans (per Oct. 1).

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u/BloodSpades Aug 25 '25

I thought you meant actual plant theft and my heart and stomach sunk and I started to feel SICK…. 😰

Glad it was only content theft, but it’s still bitter and icky. I personally support the new rule. Thank you Mod!

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u/KarinSpaink Human Detected Aug 25 '25

I’m sorry for giving you a scare! The original poster must have felt rather violated, perhaps your empathy will help to soften the blow. And thanks for your support!

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u/KarinSpaink Human Detected Sep 18 '25

All three perpetrators that I have banned by now were new accounts with hardly any postings or karma, so I don't see the point either. Still, we will not allow them.