Plagiarisism or Distribution?

ATSNN has had its fair share of posts from this site being plagiarised by other people on other sites.

In the search for truth, the sharing of ideas and the quest for knowledge, are copyright notices and credit for our ideas and thoughts more important than the content of the message?

Many sceptics have pointed to the 'book deals' and 'the money' coming in when attacking the ufology scene.

Is the want of recognition devaluing the actual message and harming the reputation of the originator?

I am currently on the fence this time round and would be interested to hear some opinions on this matter should you wish to share them.