Generally speaking, articles published in newspapers were protected by law, which meant that articles published on online media and self-media platforms needed to meet corresponding legal requirements, such as obtaining the authorization of the newspaper or following the relevant provisions of copyright law. However, there were some exceptions. For example, if the article was published in an illegal publication or on an illegal website, the article might not be published in legal media. In addition, if the article is outdated or has been widely circulated, it may no longer be copyrighted in legal media. Therefore, before publishing an article, it was recommended to confirm whether the published work was legal or not to avoid unnecessary trouble.