This text provides a critical reflection on the recent surge in plagiarism accusations, often initiated anonymously, which has fostered an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. The author observes that institutions are increasingly willing to implement retrospective measures, such as revoking academic degrees or publicly discrediting authors, even for works that were previously evaluated and approved. A central issue identified is that these actions often occur without a fundamental examination of what constitutes plagiarism or an assessment of the extent to which the alleged misconduct is truly harmful. The author argues that instead of succumbing to a climate of denunciation, there should be a deeper discussion regarding the nature of originality and the boundaries between creative influence and illicit copying. By highlighting the potential for injustice when institutions react hastily to accusations, the text calls for a more nuanced understanding of academic integrity that moves beyond mere punishment toward a conceptual clarification of the phenomenon. This critique serves as a warning against the destructive impact of a culture of suspicion on intellectual life.