Plagiarism is the representation of another person’s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one’s own original work.
So, I’m afraid that my definition is closer to consensus than yours.
If word gets out that you used a ghostwriter, you’re gonna get in trouble for plagiarism. That’s the thing they’ll accuse you of.
While consent is a part of why plagiarism is shitty, it’s not what makes something plagiarism. You can check it the other way around: if I’m legitimately quoting someone, do I need explicit consent, or is it implied (if it’s published work)?
About the BSD stuff: yeah, it might not be illegal and consential, but both of these things aren’t necessary for plagiarism.
Here’s the wikipedia definition
So, I’m afraid that my definition is closer to consensus than yours.
If word gets out that you used a ghostwriter, you’re gonna get in trouble for plagiarism. That’s the thing they’ll accuse you of.
While consent is a part of why plagiarism is shitty, it’s not what makes something plagiarism. You can check it the other way around: if I’m legitimately quoting someone, do I need explicit consent, or is it implied (if it’s published work)?
About the BSD stuff: yeah, it might not be illegal and consential, but both of these things aren’t necessary for plagiarism.