Mod from rival sub keeps using alt accs to copy my content. Any real way to stop this?

I run a sfw where I post original well researched content in a niche space.
The main competing sub started earlier and is bigger but we’re their only real competitor and growing fast.

The issue is their mod has been using alt accounts to imitate my posts.
The first account that plagiarized (suspecting ran thru chatgpt) my post is actually one of the two official mod accounts listed in their sub.
And I strongly suspect both mod accounts belong to the same person because their writing style tone and behavior pattern are nearly identical.

When they first copied my post I used an alt to politely call it out in the comments but got banned instantly.
That post stayed up and is now one of their top post of all times.

They even copied a factual mistake I made which I later corrected in my sub a week ago.
And today they reposted that corrected info using another alt and reworded it slightly.

It just kills me to see that the competitor just copies my content like it's theirs and gets credit for it.

Classic Reddit mod behavior, power trip with no shame in stealing.

If you care enough, you can send some downvotes or mass report those posts

redmotive said:

I run a sfw where I post original well researched content in a niche space.
The main competing sub started earlier and is bigger but we’re their only real competitor and growing fast.

The issue is their mod has been using alt accounts to imitate my posts.
The first account that plagiarized (suspecting ran thru chatgpt) my post is actually one of the two official mod accounts listed in their sub.
And I strongly suspect both mod accounts belong to the same person because their writing style tone and behavior pattern are nearly identical.

When they first copied my post I used an alt to politely call it out in the comments but got banned instantly.
That post stayed up and is now one of their top post of all times.

They even copied a factual mistake I made which I later corrected in my sub a week ago.
And today they reposted that corrected info using another alt and reworded it slightly.

It just kills me to see that the competitor just copies my content like it's theirs and gets credit for it.

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Facing the situation of content plagiarism is indeed very frustrating. Here are some suggestions to help you deal with this situation:

1. Collect evidence
Screenshot: Save a screenshot of your original content and its publication time.
Record: Record the links and related information of the plagiarized content.
2. Contact the platform
Reporting: Through the platform's reporting mechanism, explain the situation to them and provide evidence.
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Focus on creation: Try to concentrate your attention on creating new high-quality content, rather than being fixated on plagiarism.
Although this situation is infuriating, by taking proactive measures, you can better protect your original content and maintain your reputation.