Another RIP! Or is it?

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I just saw a new objectbar(that was uploaded today) called Simplebars, and they admit right in the description, that they stole the graphics for the theme. I know for DesktopX you don't need permission to upload other peoples stuff. Or so I was told. I still don't like that you can package other peoples objects and upload it. But thats off the subject. In the simplebars theme, I didn't find any permission text. (That's like, for example, I take universe metal, and take a little of the graphics, upload it and put in the description that I use some of it and everythings fine, Right? What are the guide lines on objectbar?) On a more constructive note. I think we should have a message on the front page saying NO MORE. When uploading, does anybody really read the disclaimer on what should or should not be uploaded? Just curious!!!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am under the impression that desktop X is different because you are simply uploading a custom 'arrangment' of components, not necessarily new components. I'm not sure I like, it, but I can see the logic. I am not aware of anything else, though, that would allow you to use other people's graphics without permission, with credit or without.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you, bakerstreet, but the point kind of got lost. My message was a polite way of saying there is another rip out there. i know there's some new windowblinds out that are total rips, but the owners are just saying, let it be. I think this is wrong. (If you see a kid playing with matches, you correct them.) I don't care if thier new to skinning. Wrong is wrong. They might not even know they're doing wrong. I don't know. Just my 2 cents!!!
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't get me wrong Z71, I just didn't want to start a thread like "are you sure? The graphics don't look the same to me, it is just a coincidence .... etc etc"
I believe it is wrong too and I don't like it, but I just didn't want to discourage them, hopping that finaly, they will find their own style...