Q: Is this plagiarism?

A: No. Plagiarism, as defined in the 1995 Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary, is the "use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.” You are handing in your own work… just a bit late. Handing in a roommate’s old paper is plagiarism and yes, teachers do keep copies of old papers - they were students too.

Q: Is this cheating?

A: It's a fine line… It's basically just a good excuse vs. outright cheating but even though you are handing in your own work, you are getting an unfair advantage so by that definition, yes you are cheating. Please ask your professors for an extension before you use a corrupted file. This is meant to be used as a last resort, a one time thing, not a crutch! Everyone is entitled to a second chance, but not a third.

Q: Is making excuses ok?

A: Of course not! Just be honest with people, we all drop the ball sometimes. It’s not the end of the world to use an excuse once, but twice… well, then you need to get your sh*t together or you’re gonna be pumping my gas!

Q: Who is behind Corrupted Files?

A: Umpa Lumpas, tons of them. Pauly Shore is here too!

Q: Can my teacher trace the file back to your website?

A: No. Our files cannot be opened, traced, or reverse engineered. We also upload new files periodically to make sure our files always stay “fresh.” We didn’t just change a .jpeg extension into a .doc. We take pride in our corruption!

Q: What is your favorite South Park episode?

A: Episode 5, Season 12: How Do I Reach These Kids?