Do you think he copied?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by rochow, Feb 7, 2007.

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Did proxy99 copy vip-surfin?

  1. Proxy99 is way too similar to Vip-Surfin; it is definetly a copy

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  2. Proxy99 has lots of differences to Vip-Surf; it is definetly not a copy

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  3. Site looks very similar, but I don't know if they are a copy or not

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  4. Site's don't look similar, not a copy

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  1. #1
    Pretty much there is a guy who copied another guys site design, and reckons he didn't... you may or may not know who these people are, but its irrelevant

    Here are screenshots, but really you need to checkout the 2 sites to compare
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    Check out these two sites:
    www.proxy99.info
    www.vip-surf.in

    Wow, look pretty similar hey?

    Now look at the code. Notice the:
    - Same use of css tags
    - Same order of objects in the css tags
    - Both use tables
    - Both aligned with divs
    - Both use the same tag in the body tag, in the same order
    - Both don't declare doctype, though all tags end in standard > so you would assume html... except they both use <br /> to make a new line
    etc.. there are many many more, just look for yourself

    So what do you reckon? Did proxy99 copy vip-surfin's site? (so you know, vip-surf.in was around first and just became aware of proxy99, so there isn't a possibility that vip-surf.in copied proxy99)
     
    rochow, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  2. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    #2
    They certainly look very similar in my opinion. Could there be an innocent explanation - they aren't exactly the most professional or unique sites I've seen so could there be a free template download somewhere?
     
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  3. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    #3
    Fishy! www.vip-surf.in Doesn't work..?

    But from the looks of the screenshot, they look extremely similar. If the codes are exactly the same (or almost) it must definitely be a copy... not an honest mistake (or else the code would have been different)
     
    8everything, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  4. TheSyndicate

    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    #4
    Yes they are 100 % same well the other one has some banners but otherwise yes? Are you the owner? Can be he same owner
     
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  5. datasolution

    datasolution Banned

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    #5
    In my point of view, if it's not copyright then anybody can copy it.....:)
     
    datasolution, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  6. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    #6
    they are definatly similar, but such a simple design could easily be created again and again with-out knowing a similar one exist.

    however when u look at the source code, its clear to see that its been copied, what is the chance of 2 designs using similar designs both picking the same ids for there css (e.g. #tinput {})
     
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  7. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #7
    Everything you make is copyrighted, therefore no-one can legally copy it

    Site is not mine, neither of them are.

    It is not a free template!

    and vip-surf.in works for me :confused:
     
    rochow, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  8. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #8
    Considering they are both DP members, both into proxies, and both know about each others involvements in proxies... they know about the sites :)

    Yes though, the source code rules out any doubts about the copying.

    Just a second opinion would help because the guy denies that he copied at all, and the owner is ofcourse angry at the copying, so it would be good to see what everyone else thinks
     
    rochow, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  9. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #9
    Well if is your site maybe you cantact them and tell them your position ...
     
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  10. just-4-teens

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    #10
    It wouldnt have been so bad if he also copied his adsense code and left it up =)

    but IMO its a definate copy, not sure if he can actually do anything about it either, can css code be copyrighted?


     
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  11. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #11
    It's not mine, the 2 people involved are arguing about it on a thread here

    The owner is threatening to contact the host and get it removed

    The copier denies that he copied at all, and thinks they are dissimilar on many parts (many because of the different colours lol)
     
    rochow, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  12. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #12
    The site design wasn't used as inspiration, it was clearly ripped

    You own copyrights to everything you produce... so I would guess code is copyrighted, if not, then the design sure is... so either way, still is both illegal and immoral
     
    rochow, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  13. krakjoe

    krakjoe Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Its exactly the same css tags, with exactly the same names, the chances of two people coming up with that are nill .....
     
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  14. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #14
    One in a couple of trillion is still a chance :p
     
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    FireStorM Well-Known Member

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    #15
    Sorry for being a bit rude . but it is not my problem who copied each other :D
     
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  16. krakjoe

    krakjoe Well-Known Member

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    #16
    sure is, if you're a calculator, but for humans, not really ......
     
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  17. frankcow

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    #17
    You know what they say: imitation is the finest form of flattery!
     
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  18. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    #18
    It is. Someone told me once they copied by site (they didn't know I was the owner though :pf). They were like yeah the site is cool I use it all the time, I made one just like it! :D
     
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  19. Sohan

    Sohan Peon

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    #19
    Try proxycroc.com. That's my cousin, he has the old layout. I changed my layout for performance reasons.

    I phoned Karan265 explaining, and he was using his moms name on everything etc. I phoned him, explained the situation, and that I would take it further if he did not comply. He has now removed the layout, and is complying fully.
     
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    lorien1973 Notable Member

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    #20
    This isn't true. Maybe in your head its copyrighted, but until you file paperwork with the government, no legal copyright exists. And unless you fight to protect your copyright, its meaningless anyways
     
    lorien1973, Feb 7, 2007 IP