The action has since sparked lots of controversies as many of her fans took to the various social media pages to lament and blame ‘witches’ and ‘haters’ for the tragedy.
Clearing the air on the misconception, Google’s Manager for Communications and Public Affairs, Anglo-Phone West Africa, Taiwo Kolade-Ogunlade, in a chat with Punch newspaper, explained why the blog was taken down.
He said Google takes the issue of copyright seriously, adding that the company belongs to a group of Internet firms that abides by the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and other applicable copyright laws.
“To respect the rights of copyright holders, Google clearly spells out how users of its products and services can get permission to use someone else’s intellectual property such as text, songs, images and footages. Google is no respecter of anybody when it comes to the issues of copyright infringement.
“Google as an organisation takes issues of copyright seriously and belongs to a group of digital companies that respect copyrights.
“Copyright is a big deal and this is why you can’t just go and pick up another person’s intellectual property or content and lay claim to its ownership.
“Copyright is a big deal and this is why you can’t just go and pick up another person’s intellectual property or content and lay claim to its ownership.
“It is not a case of witch-hunting and has nothing to do with Linda Ikeji’s personality or anyone else because there is a process, and irrespective of who you are in the world, that process would apply to you.
“It has become imperative for online entrepreneurs to respect the rights of copyright holders noting that the Internet community should be built on mutual trust and general respect.
“Let’s respect other people’s rights and intellectual property. Making money off other people’s content without permission is wrong. Although the Internet is inanimate, it is the content on it that gives it life. These are the issues.
“Whenever owners of online contents come after you accusing you of using their content, it is because they have families to feed and businesses to sustain.
“Whenever owners of online contents come after you accusing you of using their content, it is because they have families to feed and businesses to sustain.
“People should also understand that copyrights does not only apply to text, but also extends to literary works, images and photographs, music files and MP3s, movies, movie trailers and videos as well as software”, Kolade-Ogunlade explained.
According to Radar Nigeria, Linda is set to start a TV Show as cybersquatters have ‘parked’ all possible domain names she can use.
Personally, I believe @LindaIkeji will bounce back stronger than ever before. She'll become a model of how New Media should really be done.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 8, 2014
Every setback is merely a setup for a comeback, and those counting @LindaIkeji out for the count are going to be very disappointed.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 8, 2014
Those who think @LindaIkeji got to the peak of her financial career with an SUV will sh*t bricks when she acquires her first private jet.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 8, 2014
I am sorry to say this, I know Linda Ikeji has many more readers and fans at the moment who may diss for what I'm about to say, but as a very blunt person, I will still say it!Maybe, just maybe a little 'sorry' would have gone a long way.
Maybe Linda should have just apologized when they were tweet-hitting her before it degenerated to this level. All those guys wanted was just a little acknowledgement. You remember, those tweets I posted, way back? Of course, no one is rejoicing because this can happen to anybody PLUS nobody knows what can befall anybody the next day, but 'Sorry', 'Please' and 'Thank You' are words that should come easily!!!
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone (Everybody's guilty)!!!!
How can @lindaikeji go through my TL STEAL ALL my photos, then do a story without even crediting me? I work for you? @omojuwa @toluogunlesi
— Elnathan John (@elnathan) April 15, 2014
Dear @lindaikeji take that story down and apologise for this theft. I have not even dropped my camera &you publish my photos without credit?
— Elnathan John (@elnathan) April 15, 2014
All Linda Ikeji had to do was apologise, give credit & get off her high horse a little. 'Twas a little thing, really...
— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) October 9, 2014
An alarm bell should have gone off when she realised someone else had registered http://t.co/FtI1ASQ42R before they moved to other names
— Olumide Iyanda (@mightyng) October 9, 2014
Linda ikeji is a big fool. I don't even feel sorry for her. Arrogant and so full of it. Pride goes before a huge fall. J really don't care if she bounces back this is already a public disgrace as far as am concerned. Don't be fooled, God can never be mocked.
ReplyDeleteCall me a hater if you like but truth be told, I saw this coming and am not surprised at all at this outcome. Where's her press release now? Abi cat caught her tongue? Lubbish. ....yes with an L
ReplyDeleteWe are waiting for your next write up o Toyeeen bee!
ReplyDeleteSoon, God willing, tnx. x
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ReplyDeleteTrue about the saying! @Temi x
DeleteMy people have a popular saying "when your yam sprouts taller than your neighbours,shield it from them" need i say more? Oh btw toyeen b just got myself a new rolex...buhahahaha.Linda puts herself too much out there..very unprofessional
ReplyDeleteTrue about the popular saying! @Temi x
DeletePls leave my linda alone and stop hating mrs imran *tongueout*
DeleteToyeen ur so correct, forr elnathan to complain she's obviously guilty and sorry would gone a long way.
ReplyDeleteMe, I don't even know any of those guys, I just see their tweets!
DeleteI concur Toyin. Sorry goes a long way. She should have apologized instead of thinking herself invincible. In addition, anyone with some level of education is aware of the fact that you have to cite your sources...haba. Chopping on the sweat of others and not giving credit!!! Who you be???
ReplyDeleteYes, Anon 16:49.....sorry should be easy.....
Deleteok ok ok enough of all this linda this linda that....it has happened already ,and so what???????? she is gonna sort herself out u all....leave her alone abeg...she has made money n still gonna make more when boynce bck..but plsease wateva....emmm @toyeenb ,leave linda matter n concentrate on ur growing blog nawa
ReplyDeleteAnon 17:23 I never reply anyone using anonymous, but are you shutting me up or what? na wa....
Deletetoyeenbalohun.blogspot is the next big thing gor all I care!!!
ReplyDeleteTnx Ron! x
DeleteI concur with this
DeleteMerci Clementina, grand biz!!! X
Deletehmmm my toyin ooo ...nobi small thing ..
ReplyDeleteHian!!!
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