Questions

As for Q#1 I only know one person who could actually give good advice about that, @daddyevil. But for #2 I don't really know which way to take stuff like that, either they can't think of anything original and use other peoples ideas to create one or else they really are flattering you, I think I'd go with the former. As often as some people write discussions it befuddles me that they can think of so many things to write about. I do have days when I write more than one but it is not a common occurance

That is a gorgeous everlasting hydrangea bush, Dianne, that colour! Oh lordy I don't know, I am battling with a slight cold and lack of sleep and my mind is dilly right now, so I hope I don't ever mess up by using someone elses words, personally I would be mortified. But maybe your discussions motivate people. I am not certain how I would feel @DianneN .Off to make dinner.xoxox

If they used your wording in a post, that is just plain wrong. Your hydrangea is beautiful. Love the blue blooms. All of the bushes I have seen are never cut down to the ground. They are pruned back though.

For question number 2 - send a PM to Alex, it's a sort of plagiarism. For question 1 - I cute the stalks down to the ground in late fall.

does it have leaves on it in the winter, if it is green year around then i wouldn't cut it back, if the leaves and flowers fall off then i would cut it back,,,,,,,,i will send you a bill for my professional advise

i have no idea about hydrangeas but good holy goodness that is gorgeous. I would never stop staring at that. For the second, if it is created by inspiration, that is fine. the greatest movies, novels, shows were all created by inspiration, nothing is original. It is better when someone says, "This was inspired by, (person's name) post." But I know I tend to forget people's names, but I do say my post was inspired by a person on the site. If they quote you, I think they should actually quote you as in they state your name and if they dont, I think you have the right to be like, "hey, that is my line" so you are now a part of that post. But if they keep doing it, that is just weird and should be looked upon. No one should have their work stolen.

Those flowers look so lovely. I don't think anyone have used my wordings over here. I think I would be flattered if they did.

Hello DianneN, PLEASE, do not trim your hydrangea bush unless it is overgrown or is making a mess in your yard! Here is a link that explains about trimming hydrangea bushes... As far as question number 2, that would be up to you. I have never seen anyone using anything I have said to begin their own discussion, so I have no opinion on it.

Lovely hydrangea. Love the color. How odd about the discussion. I don't know what to say. I think using your wording is wrong. I have read discussions that have given me ideas but then I have written up a post entirely of my own words and ideas. Found it. This might help.

I am the last person to ask for plant advice. I do know the hydrangea thought it is beautiful and grows all over NC. I love it as it is so cheerful looking. You have a great one there! As for someone creating a post after your discussion think of it as you throwing a pebble in a lake and the ripples created have gone on and on. Many conversations produced from your little pebble! I know it sounds corny but you have inspired someone to write. Surely that is a bonus that you have motivated someone by your post?

I don't mind when people are inspired by one of my posts. But if they use my exact words, they'd better "cite" my post!

2. I often use discussions to spark my own discussions. I don't think I use their wording though. That sounds a bit much. If my topic is really similar to theirs I mention them. 1. I don't know about the hydrangea question.

we have another species of everlasting flower. but we have no plants of this kind. regarding your number 2 question, that is still plagiarism, my friend. is this user a newbie? why on earth should he/she do that?

I'm sorry for that but i think you should feel proud that they were inspired by your writing skills

I have heard that they should be cut back.

I cut off the stalks in fall. I think I talked about that issue in a post. Most response's didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with that, but I find it a tad sneaky. Piggybacking I called it

Oh, my God, such a lovely flower.I have not seen such beauty as this. For the answer to question 1, you may cut as trimming so the flowers can also show themselves to the world of humans. About your question number 2, that person seems to stalk at your discussion. He or she must use his or her own mind. They must think or shrink to the ground.

I see you've had information re the hydrangea. I often get ideas from others' posts but actually using your wording is going a bit far.

Mine in the front has a dull white/pinkish color. Glad that you asked that question about pruning it, since I was curious too (I just chopped a few messy looking stalks before reading yours. One year I did it too good that I didn't have any flowers from that bush for 3 years LOL.)

The flower looks so beautiful, I will take some of it in my home, if someone uses my words, I should not know