imitation
At what point does imitation stop being flattering and start feeling like being ripped off? What about when its not an exact copy, but a reflection?
Giving freely of my code suggestions is one thing. Having a whole idea imitated is another.
Originality is key, dontcha think?
Comments
uh-oh. sorry you’re feeling ripped off.
Posted by: Jenna | October 7, 2003 06:04 PM
Absolutely!
Posted by: Lisa-grrl | October 7, 2003 07:22 PM
I hate that some people just don’t get that. No matter how plainly you put it, they just don’t understand. Maybe you should put "secret" messages in your source... "DON’T COPY THIS" "MAKE YOUR OWN" "BE AN INDIVIDUAL. CREATE YOUR OWN."... stuff like that. ;)
{{hugs}}
Posted by: Melissa | October 8, 2003 07:07 AM
I would love to know your secret, because designing web pages is not as easy as it looks. And sorry about your designs being copied without your permission.
Posted by: Casidy | October 8, 2003 09:51 AM
Melissa’s idea is interesting, but I don’t think it would be very effective. The comments could be easily removed, and if somebody is determined to steal ideas, they’re going to regardless of whether you insult them or not. It’s frustrating!
Posted by: Meredith | October 8, 2003 12:09 PM
That is so true.
Posted by: Casidy | October 8, 2003 06:42 PM