Am I wrong here ?

Looks like Sountox in camo mode to me.

Sountox got me to buy OD. One of my all time fav DesktopX themes.

Well, it's not the question of rip or not anymore, his tone is quite distrurbing...

I replied....

"When basing a 'work' on another's design or graphics you are REQUIRED to seek the original author's permission before submitting your version.
This is an issue of Artist's Copyright, where 'imitation' is NOT flattery, but 'theft'.
To be respected in this, or any other online graphic art/skinning community, you MUST respect the authorship of the work that 'inspires' you.
c242 was correct in raising the question, and you, being new, would perhaps be 'unaware' of protocol.
To modify another's work or theme requires prior permission before distribution via the net. Without this permission, 'your' work MUST remain on your own comp."

He seems to think that since he updated the theme he should be able to take all the credit and not ask for permission. Who does he think he is, Bill Gates?

I simply replied:

RIP

No, Steve Jobs then, Apple still tries to appetise the artist a wee bit, Bill is the one who set us up with Paint.

I've added my 2cents.........
people like this guy, really irrate me!

As an FYI, the theme in question is also posted at http://www.lotsofskins.com

Thanks for Your kind support, I really was in doubt in doing the right thing. But in no way this is a reason to call someone a 'lamer'...

Oh, well, the theme is am all popular skin sites now... Is there anything like moderation on these sites ?

Forget my last post, it begins to disappear...

Man! he really destroyed a beautiful theme! If I had done that to your theme I would have uploaded it anonymously.
Sountox is great! His rip is pathetic.