Re:Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money...
by julio_the_squid on Monday December 07, 2009 @11:37PM
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We've had several people imitate our site, not just in overall functionality but to the point of copying specific phrases, design elements, the layout and so on. I agree though that they might be able to get that far, but what they're lacking is the focus that made us create what we did in the first place. Each of these sites has tried to branch out a bit (you know, steal our ideas as a starting point, and build from there) and they've totally missed the mark with each new addition.
Right on about the ethics, too. Someone who builds their business on a purloined platform can clearly not be trusted in general.
Re:Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money...
by thehigherlife on Monday December 07, 2009 @09:50AM
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not trying to be rude at all, but there is a difference between 'steel' and 'steal', and i believe you're looking for 'steal'
Re:Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money...
by ErrantX on Monday December 07, 2009 @10:31AM
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it may have been a subtle joke - considering the post uses spelling tests as an example ;)
Re:Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money...
by thehigherlife on Monday December 07, 2009 @11:20AM
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that's entirely possible, i thought maybe English wasn't his first language.
They may do well in tests, but as soon as they need to actually spell something they'll have no chance (hope my spelling is ok, by the way).
The other issue is that someone who would steel like that. Would probably also have other ethical shortcomings. For example they may have no problems ripping off customers, employees or suppliers. Some people may think that is good in business. I don't.