I accidentally discovered that a highly respected mentor, foundational to my career, plagiarized a significant portion of their most famous work. Do I expose them, tarnishing their legacy, or keep silent to protect my own advancement?

Avery Martinez

Avery Martinez

Expose them, uphold integrity16 votes (32%)
Keep silent, protect career12 votes (24%)
Confront privately, discuss13 votes (26%)
Anonymously leak proof9 votes (18%)

50 votes total • Created 1/14/2026

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I accidentally discovered that a highly respected mentor, foundational to my career, plagiarized a significant portion of their most famous work. Do I expose them, tarnishing their legacy, or keep silent to protect my own advancement? | asQkme