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Roms · #71 03-18-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigunflame

And you think any court would waste its time on upholding the copyright law of a vbulletin style?

That is laughable.

No, I think the work would have to show a lot of creativity unqiue to the design; as I said earlier this particular design is not something "Unique"; ive seen many similiar type of site layouts.

Something unique to me.. would be like worldofwarcraft.com etc; something not like any other site layout you have seen.

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In any case, if he copied your layout pixel for pixel as erwin said I would consider that an infringement and breaking the law.

However if as I stated earlier he created his own work inspired from what hes seen ie. your style I dont believe there would be anything anyone could do about it; not they really could anyway...

ps. I do like the style however and am using it now on Vbulletin.org; am not punning your work.

"However if as I stated earlier he created his own work inspired from what hes seen ie." Again, no it is not inspired, he even said it himself. But you're right there is probably little to nothing that can or will be done. The only thing that can be done is for him to be true to his word and remove or change the style (customize it distinctly different) once he heard from the admins (which he now has).

DirectPixel · #72 03-18-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigunflame

And you think any court would waste its time on upholding the copyright law of a vbulletin style?

That is laughable.

My point wasn't that this case is going to be brought up in court. I highly doubt vBulletin.org will be taking him to court anytime soon.

My point is, is that what he's doing is illegal. United States courts operate on a system of common law, which is based on precedents.

Anyways, back to the original topic of this thread.

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I've just made a style 100% identical to vb.org smooth blue style. ALL images are made from me! (Did not copy them from vb.org) and i have the .psd for 'em.

My question is it illegal or ... not cool to use it? And if so, will it be ok to use it with different colors etc?

Given that you have not obtained permission, the answer would be yes. It is indeed illegal for you to use it.

Corriewf · #73 03-18-2006, 11:57 PM

Yes, the border becomes quite grey doesnt it?

This is an art after all, lots of artists can paint the same picture in different ways....

Take a look at this, might have a different header but one could argue you or he were inspired from each other..

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=41

I wonder if Bill Gates was contacted for permission over this...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=88373

Oh no Billy, we got another one:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=90209
What is my point you may ask? Well, is it what you emulate or how you do it that matter?
http://vbskinworks.com/forum/?styleid=196

We all get inspired by things that already exist...It is how we create it that matters....

Nutz · #74 03-19-2006, 12:04 AM

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Take a look at this, might have a different header but one could argue you or he were inspired from each other..

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=41

Please check DP's portfolio.

Thanks,
Mat

Roms · #75 03-19-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Corriewf

Yes, the border becomes quite grey doesnt it?

This is an art after all, lots of artists can paint the same picture in different ways....

Take a look at this, might have a different header but one could argue you or he were inspired from each other..

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=41

I wonder if Bill Gates was contacted for permission over this...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=88373

Oh no Billy, we got another one:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=90209
What is my point you may ask? Well, is it what you emulate or how you do it that matter?
http://vbskinworks.com/forum/?styleid=196

We all get inspired by things that already exist...It is how we create it that matters....

Didn't we already go over the fact that even he admits it's a copy "100% identical to vb.org smooth blue style" and it was not insipired? Yes, so you are changing the subject and it's about him copying the style exactly not being inspired by it. What you have said is a mute point.

DirectPixel · #76 03-19-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Corriewf

Yes, the border becomes quite grey doesnt it?

This is an art after all, lots of artists can paint the same picture in different ways....

Take a look at this, might have a different header but one could argue you or he were inspired from each other..

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=41

You do realized that I designed both those styles, right?

Corriewf · #77 03-19-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Injektilo

90% done with the website.

I didnt include the footer images so far, i've changed the tabs a bit and the logo is not ready yet, so i am using a placeholder for the logo

http://www.katsekala.com/forum

Directpixel plz let me know what i need to change so i'll be legal for me to use this style

I think he played nice but with answers like, " Still looks blue "....He decided to go the other route... How does the color have to do with it? Are colors copyrighted now?

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Originally Posted by DirectPixel

Still looks blue to me.

And I *really* think you should change up the header more. Right now, even though you're making an attempt to set it apart, it still has a huge resemblance to vB.org

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Originally Posted by DirectPixel

You do realized that I designed both those styles, right?

Nope.... But I have seen other styles that look alike... I don't know which style came first, the one here or the one there as it could of been converted over the years however didn't you say it was up to vb.org to give permission....Then theres one just like it selling elsewhere....Seems like vb.org kind of got the shaft on being unique...

DirectPixel · #78 03-19-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Corriewf

I think he played nice but with answers like, " Still looks blue "....He decided to go the other route... How does the color have to do with it? Are colors copyrighted now?

I'm talking about him changing the colors of the skin. He mentioned that he changed the colors from blue to green, but his preview was still blue. I was merely pointing out that his preview was not updated. It has nothing to do with whether or not colors are copyrighted or not (under normal circumstances, they are not).

Anyways, like I've said, this issue is closed. The original question posed by the thread starter has been answered. I don't see further discussions going towards a positive resolution.

Corriewf · #79 03-19-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Corriewf

Nope.... But I have seen other styles that look alike... I don't know which style came first, the one here or the one there as it could of been converted over the years however didn't you say it was up to vb.org to give permission....Then theres one just like it selling elsewhere....Seems like vb.org kind of got the shaft on being unique...

Look, I have nothing vested here... I am unbiased. I wouldn't install the style if you released it yourself, just doesn't float my boat. But what about the above comments I made?

Roms · #80 03-19-2006, 12:23 AM

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I think he played nice but with answers like, " Still looks blue "....He decided to go the other route... How does the color have to do with it? Are colors copyrighted now?

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Then theres one just like it selling elsewhere....Seems like vb.org kind of got the shaft on being unique..

No, but when you copy the entire design as a whole then it is and you know it. Your point now is just to debate for debatings sake. You're points are really starting to go off into nowhere and criticizing the fact that his (DirectPixel's) style is similiar in other designs he himself has created (why wouldn't they be if they are done by the same artist???).

Like DP said "Anyways, like I've said, this issue is closed. The original question posed by the thread starter has been answered. I don't further discussions going towards a positive resolution."

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