Wow, that is strange. It sounds like they have no concept of what plagiarism is. But how can they think they worked on anything if they simply copied a whole story and pasted it on another board? They didn't even change the names of the characters with a global replace?
Even so, I'm sad to see someone declare they won't write ever again. They had good taste to pick good stories. Actually, the whole apology was so effusive, I'm skeptical (but I'm a cynic). My bet is they try it again under another pseudonym. Most first timers would be in denial first.
Artemis
