yes, but these stories are all too reasonable and illuminate the need for change - something people don't ack enough.
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That is a really important point - it's not people letting their guard down, it's that some people are out to cheat however possible.
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This is why nothing you do, absolutely nothing, is what caused you to get scooped. Basically you or your lab were a mark.
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Preprints seriously deter and even directly prevent you from being scooped, but not 100%. These bad actors can get you if they really want.
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The real solution is talking openly about it, using preprints and other open science tools, and generally accepting it's not victim's fault.
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The current way ppl handle it is like stay inside with lights off and make your house look like a bush. Should be: have laws, enforce them.
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Absolutely.

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This all being said, if you do know labs with such unethical tendencies: STAY THE FUCK AWAY and feel free to warn others. 100%.
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Also if you are confident somebody in your lab is acting as a spy whether they realise it or not, again: stay away & maybe talk to your PI.
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