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Old 03-07-2014, 03:34 PM   #143
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Originally Posted by tompe View Post
Because just becaust a person is an author of a book (unpublished or whatever) it does not automatically imply that it is reasonable to present yourself as an author. It is different meaning of the word and different context.

It is as silly as saying that just because something is called identity theft then it must be like theft.
I would argue both words mean the same thing both times...

Identity theft steals someone's reputation and uses it as collateral for various miscellany/whatever. The original owner does not get his reputation back... although it is possible to rebuild it...
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