Could a partial repost outrank my original post?

[graemeblake]

A blogger asked to repost one of my articles. I said they could if they used rel="canonical"

However, they're on blogger and not too technically skilled. They couldn't figure it out, so I suggested just reposting part of the article.

Here's their repost: http://ditchyourfridge.blogspot.ca/2013/07/graeme-blake-living-without-home.html

Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

[FedeEinhorn]

It isn't a bad idea at all. That page actually links to your site and even adds the "continue reading" text. That's a link earned! And that's how we all should "build" links.

[DennisSeymour]

Hi Graeme

No need to worry about it. Either way, youll get the extra traffic which is a bonus