lies-and-deceit

Well, it has certainly been quite some time since I wrote a web log entry, but I am hither writing the same line I did this time last year. I promised myself I would practise amend, merely life happened. Thanks to the constant reminder from WordPress, still, I detect myself taking the jumbled thoughts in my head and forming them into sentences over again.

Sure, I have thoughts on this year's presidential ballot (who doesn't?!), but I will hold onto those for another month or so. I'm going to attempt this blog affair again with a new direction. I'm going to pinpoint one discussion as a focus and go from in that location.

Today's word is: Deceitfulness.

Now, i can aspect that word to the ballot cycle we all just experienced. Perhaps, one might besides use information technology in the same sentence when describing a cheating lover. At the same time, ane might utilise it to convince law enforcement not to write a speeding ticket even though you knew you lot were going 25 mph over the speed limit, only your child (which you don't have) is sick at home. [Sidenote: I have NEVER used that excuse!]

Deceitfulness, no matter how many ways yous spin it [I'm a public relations pro so I'm an proficient at spinning], is rarely good. I won't say never because in that location may exist times when it is beneficial to non tell the unabridged truth. Of course, I'yard not telling anyone to lie, but if you find yourself in a tough state of affairs and the only way you will survive a "made for television receiver" moment is to tell a little white lie….and so yes. Practise what you must. But generally deceitfulness is frowned upon.

But I digress….

The net is a beautiful mechanism. Information technology allows you to search for any topic and find archived articles, photos and so much more than. It is too bang-up considering y'all tin can cross-check [or fact check since we simply exited an election cycle] annihilation. For example, if you own a copyright or a trademark to a business, you can search the cyberspace to find individuals or organizations using the name without your permission. Whatever commencement yr chaser tin can write a Cease and Desist letter faster than you tin make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Once upon a time I learned the age old adage "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." In the globe of business concern, however, simulated can accept serious consequences if proper credit is non given or permission to copy a concept or document was non initially provided.

Here are two examples:

  1.  I work in the public wellness field. Nosotros generally belong to multiple associations and organizations who create toolkits with the sole purpose of having common language when discussing various topics. In other words, it is actually encouraged for me and my colleagues to utilise already existing templates.
  1. Recollect Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and the "Blurred Lines" controversy? They were sued by the Marvin Gaye estate (and lost by the way) for using music which sounded eerily familiar to his hitting vocal "Got to Requite It Upwardly."

I'm sure you can think of hundreds of other examples, but I wanted to continue it to just two. Feel free to leave your ain in the comments section beneath.

In the last couple of years I have seen several instances when individuals take someone else's hard work, repackage information technology with new wrapping newspaper, slap a bow on information technology and then sit down back and have all the accolades knowing good and well they don't deserve information technology.

I don't know how else to say this other than it is completely wrong…..ethically, morally, personally and professionally. It speaks volumes to potential hereafter investors or business organisation partners. Information technology is hurtful to those who put in the blood, sweat, tears and hours of brainstorming. Bottom line….it is deceitful.

Unfortunately, the sad office about people who are deceitful is they more often than not don't care what others on the opposition think until information technology affects their lesser line.

What's funny is a simple judgement or two acknowledging the abstraction behind an idea will commonly take someone from the mendacious pool and put them into the "thanks for the acknowledgment, only I will even so keep a close center on yous" pool.

Certain, I could provide names, simply I'm non a gossip columnist [all of my gossip is off the record! LOL!]. I'm only providing communication to anyone who may find themselves dipping their toe into the incorrect pool. Your deceitfulness may end up costing more than than your original investment considering the truth Always reveals itself.

Equally always, these are but a few thoughts "From My Hart."