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Why do people want to take credit for my code that I started after giving help?

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4th Jul 2018, 5:36 PM
LottoMan
5 Answers
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As I just entered my 70th year, I think I'm allowed to pass on a little wisdom that applies to coding as well as life in general: be generous and be grateful. It's not generous to ask for credit when you help someone with a code. On the other hand, it's generous and grateful to include a short acknowledgement (if it isn't asked for) like "Thanks to AB for suggesting xyz." Just sayin'. 🙂
5th Jul 2018, 5:40 AM
David Ashton
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Who is taking credit for your code? Can you post a link to the copied code or their profile?
4th Jul 2018, 5:44 PM
David Ashton
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that's to bad so many people are more concerned about credit than helping others get better.
4th Jul 2018, 5:59 PM
Austin Kline
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I agree with David Ashton. Ask for credits its not very happy but if i get an help from someone at minimum i thanks he/she in code (depends on help type also). Remember dont exist only who help for upvotes/popularity... Exists who help because he like do it and sometimes its good make know you grateful
5th Jul 2018, 8:41 AM
KrOW
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Someone helped me with code that I started. When I did not allow them to take credit they removed their posts that had helps to finish my code.To my knowledge no one has claimed credit for my code. I don't understand why people who are obviously very capable don't just post alot of code if they want credit. I got my own code that I started on SL to work in eclipse. I may post my code in future.
4th Jul 2018, 5:53 PM
LottoMan