It takes a very strong willed person with a sense of authority and force to be the best of the best. This means that the category in which we place ourselves is in a category all on its own.

I think everyone knows that Chefs have a very dominant characteristic and that being true, over the top anger when the occasion calls for it. I think anyone that is placed in an environment with over 350 seats, 50 gas burners going full force, drinking over 200 ounces of water and never going to the bathroom since your underwear is soaked with sweat. Sounds like something we would all enjoy, right?

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It takes a very strong willed person with a sense of authority and force to be the best of the best. This means that the category in which we place ourselves is in a category all on its own.

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However, when the wrong sort of person walks into our environment, we fight with the closest weapons possible, our sharp objects and our voice.

The Plagiarism Bit

Although this is a bit off topic, it fits the naughty bit.

A few weeks ago, I put in a couple titles of my articles into Google to see what came up. What I saw really burned me up and I took immediate action considering I know that certain sources could and would only do so much.

I contacted the source directly and being that my angry chef came out, I threatened with lawsuits, pulling of their blogs, fines, and jail time. It seems over the top but, you will never have any results if you’re nice to these people. If they stole my article that it already shows the lack of character they possess as well as the talent.

I had great results and I let Triond writers know if they had any other problems to let me know. One in particular that was subject to many copies was Chan. He contacted me directly and I took immediate action and the articles were removed as well the entire sites being shut down.

I have managed to shut down 5 sites already with perseverance and of course, a bit of naughty.

The Cell phone meets the Fryer

You know it’s Friday at a restaurant when you hear the constant yelling of line cooks, tossing of pans, and the expeditors calling orders. One particular night at my larger site down, one of my line cooks strolled in 30 minutes which already ticked me off but, he had his ear terminally attached to his cell phone.

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  • CHAN LEE PENG on Dec 23, 2008

    Thanks for your help. I’m not so “powerful” as you, so SOS lol..I’ve many articles being copied and pasted under someone’s name, their blogs, forums, discussion boards over the internet. Sometimes, it makes me “down” to write. I’m not sure how and when Triond will solve this issue. I’m feeling disappointing too. So, I let the readers and writers to see themselves who’s a real writer but who’s not.

    Copycat will never have a good ending though they may now be boasted with their “copied” articles from mine.

  • Glynis Smy on Dec 23, 2008

    You go girl! My DH was recently asked to become a soux chef for a friend in his Bistro, DH was a Pharmacist in the UK but found the kitchen here in Cyprus and I have never looked back, however, DH and I both know that if he stepped into a kitchen, cooked and someone complained, they would end up wearing it! He declined the offer I am thankful to say. Well done and thank you for all your efforts on our behalf, Lauren.

  • Jeoffrey Meister on Dec 23, 2008

    Great article, Lauren. Thanx for all your help.

  • Jim Cavill on Dec 23, 2008

    HA! Threw a pair of tongs at the bastard’s head? Serves him right. I wouldn’t want to step out of line in your kitchen. My cell phone might come out deep-fried! Great article Lauren.

  • nobert soloria bermosa on Dec 23, 2008

    great post, thanks for the info you provided, i did the same thing as you did -sent them email letters telling them that i’ll file a case against them for violating copyright law and that i’ll request proper authorities to have their site shut down forever,so glad many of them deleted my articles they copied and pasted on their sites.
    you’re such a brave and straightforward young lady Lauren and I admire you for that,happy holidays to you and your love ones

  • Bo Russo on Dec 23, 2008

    I’m glad I’m far enough away that the tongs can’t hit me!!

  • The Quail on Dec 23, 2008

    awesome article again and well done.

  • Peter Cimino on Dec 23, 2008

    AWESOME!! Good for you! Great insight!

  • Christy Tuller on Dec 23, 2008

    Excellent article Lauren! I can’t believe it took a month before that chef was fired after you were burned! Thanks for being exactly who you are and standing up for yourself and friends! Happy Holidays to you and yours ;-)

  • papaleng on Dec 23, 2008

    Thanks Lauren for your very helpful articles, I did the same thing that you did , and luckily those concern persons deleted my articles in their sites. Happy Holiday my friend.

  • Will Gray on Dec 23, 2008

    Nicely done! I had better check out some of mine.

  • HatedNation on Dec 23, 2008

    Lauren,

    What method did you use to search for your work??
    (Fried cell phone? Signature plate? lol)

  • Darlene McFarlane on Dec 23, 2008

    I have searched my articles often and it is amazing where they end up. I found a few who were kind enough to link back to the article site. Threats usually work for those who copy in entirety, if they are stupid enough to copy, they are usually not smart enough to call your bluff.

    Good on you Lauren! I would like to have seen the look on the guys face when you threatened to french fry his cell phone.

  • jo oliver on Dec 24, 2008

    Hey Lauren,
    Great article. I never thought about anyone stealing our work. I just assumed Tri protected it…think I will do a search on some of my work!

    That a99 had a lot of nerve calling you a “b” but then to put his hands on you. Some people think they can treat others (esp. women co-workers) just anyway, and get away with it.

    I often wondered if chefs really act like Ramsey :)

  • Bozsi Rose on Dec 25, 2008

    You are not a woman to be trifled with! I respect that. Good for you for shutting those sites down. How hard is it to come up with your own material?

  • Lauren Axelrod on Dec 25, 2008

    It’s difficult sometimes to come up0 with fresh ideas Bozsi but, I thought that maybe it would be hilarious to tell some stories from when I started in the kitchen.

    Trust me, it was a bit like Ramsey.

  • Tel Ashden on Dec 25, 2008

    Very interesting Lauren.
    Enjoy your articles. Informative too.

    Cheers!

  • Michele Cameron Drew on Dec 28, 2008

    Hey Lauren, where do I sign up for my chef’s hat?!?!? I’ve been known to toss things too… but I prefer shoes. Threw one once at my ex-husband’s chest and guess what, he ducked! I don’t get why people are stealing our articles. I’ve been looking around and if they just want content there are places that you can get syndicated content for your site. This is a great write, had me giggling! -M

  • Bre on Dec 29, 2008

    I want ot thank you for taking the time out to find out things we need to know! That what friends are for and we all need to do it for each other as well as being there for one another! Anytime you need anything, please DON’T hesitate to let me know!

  • Bren Parks on Jan 11, 2009

    Great as always…love your work.

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