What's with the design thiefs? cashpartner.com - GoFuckYourself.com

chodadog · 06-03-2002, 06:42 AM

So i was browing along on GFY, noticed someone posted a link to cashpartner.com

So i figured i'd check it out... Now, i'm also a big fan of sharky's work (aaaadultdesign.com).

Compare the two:

http://www.cashpartner.com
http://www.aaaadultdesign.com

I contacted Sharky on ICQ about it, he hasn't got a clue who they are. I strongly suggest that nobody does business with these people. They are obviously not very honest, and are no more than thieves.

Sharky · 06-03-2002, 06:45 AM

Thanks Chadadog!

I can assure you I will be on the phone to my attorney once I am in my office.

Let this server as First Notice to the pricks at Cash Partners. Either remove my design from your servers immediately, or my attorney will have a hayday with you!

chodadog · 06-03-2002, 07:00 AM

No problem. Maybe you can cut me a cheap design deal. Bwahahaha! J/k

MikeyBoy · 06-03-2002, 07:17 AM

i agree they look alot like each other
but unless u can proof they have knicked your exact graphic u cant do shit
nobody has copyright on a layout u have copyright on graphics and text

bhutocracy · 06-03-2002, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeyBoy
i agree they look alot like each other
but unless u can proof they have knicked your exact graphic u cant do shit
nobody has copyright on a layout u have copyright on graphics and text

the very top graphic is stolen, the top 1/2 inch of the page.

sexyclicks · 06-03-2002, 07:24 AM

The top graph is exactly the same!!!

MikeyBoy · 06-03-2002, 07:26 AM

ahh yes I see that now

well then he has a case

Sharky · 06-03-2002, 08:00 AM

It is an exact ripoff of the main page layout(they added to the bottom).

Without question they ripped it off.

chadadog - LMK what you want, and I will give you a great deal!

Milton · 06-03-2002, 08:05 AM

hmm that was really a bad teafth

chodadog · 06-03-2002, 08:09 AM

Nothing for now, but just remember it down the road maybe ;)

Sharky · 06-03-2002, 10:47 AM

certainly.

payrollpete · 06-03-2002, 10:52 AM

lol $.40 per raw click

what a scam

pipp · 06-03-2002, 10:56 AM

Damn thifs !!

Sharky how's your radio show going these days ? Haven't had time to tune in latly.. I'l try to remember it tonight

Fletch XXX · 06-03-2002, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeyBoy
i agree they look alot like each other
but unless u can proof they have knicked your exact graphic u cant do shit
nobody has copyright on a layout u have copyright on graphics and text

Wrong a page becomes tangible property and has Artistic Value.

http://whatiscopyright.org

if the Hun can copyright a "database of links" a body of work consisting of a webpage can be regarded as "Artistic Property" and have "Artistic Value" which makes it worthy of theft and copyright violation...

Because a webpage begins as "code" writer of that code owns it, and unpublished or published literature can be copyritten.

But who knows.

Sharky · 06-03-2002, 11:30 AM

Pipp -

I don't do MaxCashLive anymore. It is now run By Headless and Sandra. It was fun while it lasted, but it was time to move on:-)

Mr.Fiction · 06-03-2002, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX

Wrong a page becomes tangible property and has Artistic Value.

http://whatiscopyright.org

if the Hun can copyright a "database of links" a body of work consisting of a webpage can be regarded as "Artistic Property" and have "Artistic Value" which makes it worthy of theft and copyright violation...

Because a webpage begins as "code" writer of that code owns it, and unpublished or published literature can be copyritten.

But who knows.

That's a nice theory, but it's just some person's opinion. Even the guy you linked to just says this:

"I am of the opinion that a webpage layout may be copyrighted if it is actually written and/or designed by the author..."

Imagine if they upheld this theory in court. There would be a total of 100 copyrighted designs on the web. Everyone else would have to pay those 100 people to use a site that looked anything like the other sites.

We're all posting on a forum that looks exactly like every other forum. Who can we sue?

Again, I think it's fucked up when people borrow designs in many cases, but I doubt you're going to win any lawsuits over it unless they are stealing code or images directly.

chodadog · 06-03-2002, 08:28 PM

In this case though, it was more than just a layout that was stolen. The top graphic for example, is exactly the same.

MikeEP · 06-04-2002, 06:44 AM

wow...page is still up...have they even been notified?

I'm curious to see there explanation about it. I mean, what were they thinking?

yys · 06-04-2002, 07:01 AM

It could be that whoever did the design for them ripped them off aswell and they don't know about it.

Mr.Fiction · 06-04-2002, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chodadog
In this case though, it was more than just a layout that was stolen. The top graphic for example, is exactly the same.

Agreed. If someone is actually stealing pics or lots of code, then that's got to be illegal under copyright law.

-=HUNGRYMAN=- · 06-04-2002, 02:18 PM

Great eye Chodadog !!
The industry could stand a few more guys like you ... to keep all these thieving bastards honest ..

Sharky · 06-05-2002, 04:50 PM

FYI -

I was contacted by the cashpartners people and their site has been changed.

All is well now.

:-)

playa · 06-05-2002, 04:57 PM

i can't tell the difference,,, i was never good at playing the whats the difference in this picture game

foe · 06-05-2002, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pipp
Damn thifs !!

Sharky how's your radio show going these days ? Haven't had time to tune in latly.. I'l try to remember it tonight

whats the address for radio

06-03-2002, 06:42 AM	#1
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	What's with the design thiefs? cashpartner.com So i was browing along on GFY, noticed someone posted a link to cashpartner.com So i figured i'd check it out... Now, i'm also a big fan of sharky's work (aaaadultdesign.com). Compare the two: http://www.cashpartner.com http://www.aaaadultdesign.com I contacted Sharky on ICQ about it, he hasn't got a clue who they are. I strongly suggest that nobody does business with these people. They are obviously not very honest, and are no more than thieves. __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

06-03-2002, 06:45 AM	#2
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	Thanks Chadadog! I can assure you I will be on the phone to my attorney once I am in my office. Let this server as First Notice to the pricks at Cash Partners. Either remove my design from your servers immediately, or my attorney will have a hayday with you! __________________ Sharky

06-03-2002, 07:00 AM	#3
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	No problem. Maybe you can cut me a cheap design deal. Bwahahaha! J/k __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

06-03-2002, 08:00 AM	#8
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	It is an exact ripoff of the main page layout(they added to the bottom). Without question they ripped it off. chadadog - LMK what you want, and I will give you a great deal! __________________ Sharky

06-03-2002, 08:09 AM	#10
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	Nothing for now, but just remember it down the road maybe ;) __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

06-03-2002, 07:17 AM	#4
MikeyBoy Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 537	i agree they look alot like each other but unless u can proof they have knicked your exact graphic u cant do shit nobody has copyright on a layout u have copyright on graphics and text

06-03-2002, 07:24 AM	#6
sexyclicks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: c9media.com Posts: 3,240	The top graph is exactly the same!!!

06-03-2002, 07:26 AM	#7
MikeyBoy Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 537	ahh yes I see that now well then he has a case

06-03-2002, 08:05 AM	#9
Milton Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mauritius Posts: 1,118	hmm that was really a bad teafth

06-03-2002, 10:47 AM	#11
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	certainly. __________________ Sharky

06-03-2002, 10:52 AM	#12
payrollpete Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,527	lol $.40 per raw click what a scam

06-03-2002, 10:56 AM	#13
pipp Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Where the sun don't shine Posts: 1,185	Damn thifs !! Sharky how's your radio show going these days ? Haven't had time to tune in latly.. I'l try to remember it tonight

06-03-2002, 11:30 AM	#15
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	Pipp - I don't do MaxCashLive anymore. It is now run By Headless and Sandra. It was fun while it lasted, but it was time to move on:-) __________________ Sharky

06-03-2002, 08:28 PM	#17
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	In this case though, it was more than just a layout that was stolen. The top graphic for example, is exactly the same. __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

06-04-2002, 06:44 AM	#18
MikeEP Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 464	wow...page is still up...have they even been notified? I'm curious to see there explanation about it. I mean, what were they thinking?

06-04-2002, 07:01 AM	#19
yys Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,922	It could be that whoever did the design for them ripped them off aswell and they don't know about it.

06-04-2002, 02:18 PM	#21
-=HUNGRYMAN=- Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Between your mamma's legs Posts: 4,753	Great eye Chodadog !! The industry could stand a few more guys like you ... to keep all these thieving bastards honest .. __________________

06-05-2002, 04:50 PM	#22
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	FYI - I was contacted by the cashpartners people and their site has been changed. All is well now. :-) __________________ Sharky

06-05-2002, 04:57 PM	#23
playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	i can't tell the difference,,, i was never good at playing the whats the difference in this picture game