This is pretty much in regards to this thread. What do you think about something like this forum copying Digitalpoint the way that they did?
Unfortunately it appears the Internet attracts some of the lowest of the low. I have been frustrated enough to consider dropping my pages but the Internet is just too great way of sharing inforrmation. Shannon
I think it attracts all, from the lowest of the low to the highest of the high (in any way you want to read that ), this being on the low end.
I think it's a big deal as well, but do like SHawn's kick back attitude about it. However, the fact that they are complaining about some of us going in there shows a lot. Crazy! ( digg it )
Is there realy any question. If I had to take a low ball guess I'd have to say I'm out at least 50k or more the past few years to low lifes like this. Ghee wonder why it could piss someone off!
I really think you guys don't get what I'm saying. I'm just asking for the spam to stop, I'm not saying it's not a big deal. I will talk with the Admin over there and see if we can get it changed, but seriously, give me some time to get a response from him.
they can copycat the forum layout and (content maybe), but not the membership and long term activity.
i think copying the structure of a similar forum is ok (the same goes for directories i guess) but i wouldnt take it as far as copying descriptions etc aswell.
Its a terrible thing and brings me to tears..... How many people here ripped the idea of the milliondollarhomepage? I bet most of the people in this thread complaining did its the same thing isnt it?
An idea is one thing, even than can p me off to an extent. Totally copying layout, forum titles and descriptions is a far different story.
Everyone has their own opinions, i dont see the big deal of copying a site aslong as you dont just steal the sites coding. People like the same things and if i really like a sites design maybe ill model a site on that design. So many people who just love to moan about things why dont you just chill people on this forum act like old men and women.
Getting an idea is totally different than flat out taking the entire site structure word for word, forum titles, descriptions, etc If you honestly think that doing that is fair game I can tell I don't like you already!
If someone ripped my sites id take it as a compliment and let them be it wouldnt bother me. It bothers most people and im not saying their wrong im just saying my opinion ok. I dont care
Ok if you feel that way, please post some of your url's...If I have your permission I'll gladly copy them, I just hope you don't complain when google nocks you out of the rankings for duplicate content penalties and my sites appear above yours........................................................................ Not to mention the legal issues involved makes your opinion very mute.....
What is the point of a post like this? 1. Do you really expect anyone to say, "I think it's a great idea!"? 2. Do you think you are discouraging the practice by giving them another live link? (note that the one in this reply is obfuscated) 3. Do we really need two threads discussing this issue?