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Canadian former YouTuber; video essayist. Creators On Record tracks the sourced public record around the channel.
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James Somerton
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THE TIMELINE / PUBLIC REACTION
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THE RECEIPTS
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04DEC 2023 · Dispute
A detailed plagiarism investigation documents extensive unattributed work
A detailed plagiarism investigation documents extensive unattributed work.
Open source ↗03DEC 2023 · Dispute
At least 26 videos are identified in the plagiarism record
Subsequent checking documented repeated unattributed use across Somerton's catalogue.
Open source ↗02DEC 2023 · Correction
Removes his videos and Patreon after the plagiarism findings
Removes his videos and Patreon after the plagiarism findings.
Open source ↗012017 · Recognition
James Somerton publishes a collaborative VHS video essay
The early collaboration with Shannon Strucci received positive coverage from TenEighty Magazine.
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