Re:Show HN: Like The Onion, But Real
by unclebucknasty on Thursday February 21, 2013 @07:14PM
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I hear you and I applaud just about anybody who builds just about anything.
But, it should never be a step (baby or otherwise) to completely take someone else's work. It's one thing to take cues from them. It's another thing to literally take their code without permission, even if it is "only CSS". That is really, really poor form from the start.
If you don't think so, then try asking The Onion if they mind. Then you can have a clear conscience.
But, if you are unwilling to even ask, well, then you really don't have to. You already know it's not cool.
But, it should never be a step (baby or otherwise) to completely take someone else's work. It's one thing to take cues from them. It's another thing to literally take their code without permission, even if it is "only CSS". That is really, really poor form from the start.
If you don't think so, then try asking The Onion if they mind. Then you can have a clear conscience.
But, if you are unwilling to even ask, well, then you really don't have to. You already know it's not cool.
BTW, good luck with it.