Modifying a signature code, can or should this be considered as plagiarism?.

[DarkStar_]

if I'm not mistaking too there's this user (Gyrsur) by username (just browse that out) promoting a separate project with the same design, Darkstar seems to haven't done anything about if which probably means he's cool with it.

I can't recall why I didn't leave them a negative trust feedback originally but I've done so now. Me not responding ≠ it being okay.

[-CryptoViking-]

Should this question be applied to signature and bounty campaigns ann threads too then? I believe it should, because it looks like the same set of questions and issues from my point of view.

I see that people are using signature and bounty campaign ann designs from other people without asking permissions at all, and some of those people are writing in this topic too. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, thus not naming names and leaving that to anyone who has the desire or a need to do that, but those people should think about that instance too.

I don't think we should make a fuss about all those things as fair people would never have to copy that kind of stuff at all and would not have to ask if that is ok. My opinion is that is not ok, but everyone is different after all.

I see that copying other peoples work can only have negative effect on the individuals reputation.

[TIDOVEE]

I think it will depend on who design the signature code.

Why not ask them(Designer) first if you can use their signature code and modify it. This is the best you can do if you want to use their BBcodes.

And I think if the designer is already been offline for many years you can also use the old design and modify the code to design it with your own.

Or for safety, start reading and learn how to create your own signature design there are lots of tutorials out there but you can check this link below.

- [LEARN] BBCode Lessons & Tutorials [+tutorial videos!]

Exactly! It sometimes depends on the designers, some designers may not just be too versatile enough to keep creating with very dynamic styles, he/ she may just be creating along the same pattern and probably be adjusting little of previous designs. Those professionalism are what should also be considered when dealing with designers, or could it be that it's intentional to their own pattern/brand?

[Taskford]

I see that copying other peoples work can only have negative effect on the individuals reputation.

That's why its never advisable to copy and modify the works of certain designers because it will really create confusion + negative effect to the company or to the people copy it, People should remember that in this industry reputation is the most valuable thing and we cannot get that if we do the certain thing here.

But it will be a different story once the modifier ask permission to the main designer since there's no plagiarism done if both parties agree with the set up.

Exactly! It sometimes depends on the designers, some designers may not just be too versatile enough to keep creating with very dynamic styles, he/ she may just be creating along the same pattern and probably be adjusting little of previous designs. Those professionalism are what should also be considered when dealing with designers, or could it be that it's intentional to their own pattern/brand?

Might some of designers here create a similar designs as their trademarks.

[stomachgrowls]

Should this question be applied to signature and bounty campaigns ann threads too then? I believe it should, because it looks like the same set of questions and issues from my point of view.

I see that people are using signature and bounty campaign ann designs from other people without asking permissions at all, and some of those people are writing in this topic too. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, thus not naming names and leaving that to anyone who has the desire or a need to do that, but those people should think about that instance too.

I don't think we should make a fuss about all those things as fair people would never have to copy that kind of stuff at all and would not have to ask if that is ok. My opinion is that is not ok, but everyone is different after all.

I see that copying other peoples work can only have negative effect on the individuals reputation.

Its just the same with ANN or bounty/signature thread too on where if you do tend to copy out the format or shall we say the overall design then its always advisable to ask out some permission on the original source
so that if someone do say that you do have some similarities on other threads you can tell that you had already ask out some permission.

Public can easily determined into those things that had already been seen in the past and when the time they do saw some similarities then they do already had that kind of bad impression or the worst you would really
get some negative trust since plagiarism is really a serious violation.

Some are really too sensitive when their design or works had been copied by someone and some arent really just too mindful regards to that.

[jayce]

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Some are really too very sensitive when their design or works had been copied by someone and some arent really just too very mindful regards to that.

Fixed it for you. Your opinion sounds so negative for us designers who have right to fight plagiarism.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

My advice is, better ask permission from the original owner or owner of the code you like, if you are given the permission, you can go ahead modifying and using and using the code to your taste, thiz is just to avoid unwanted problems.

[stomachgrowls]

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Some are really too very sensitive when their design or works had been copied by someone and some arent really just too very mindful regards to that.

Fixed it for you. Your opinion sounds so negative for us designers who have right to fight plagiarism.

Well, im not generalizing though and im not really that too negative and i do have respect not only on designers but also on other aspects as well yet being skilled on a particular field isnt really that easy

and its really frustrating when someone do really copy your work.Im just mentioning both side of things and i dont mean that much.Sorry if you do got offended on my opinion but the best thing

about this matter is always ask out some permission to the one who had created the original one because everybody doesnt know on how hard on making one.

My advice is, better ask permission from the original owner or owner of the code you like, if you are given the permission, you can go ahead modifying and using and using the code to your taste, thiz is just to avoid unwanted problems.

A must thing to be done if you dont like to have future conflicts neither with the community or from the owner itself.
Just like on what others said is that people on the community is just too sensitive when they do saw some similar designs
that they had encountered in the past which they would really give out some reactions and as the owner of said copy
design then you can really give out some reason and that would clear out the issues.

[LTU_btc]

Good topic for discussion. These things like intellectual property have lot of grey areas. I'm talking not just about designs but also music, photos or books. It's also important whether you're going to use it personally or you need it for commercial purpose.
No matter what you're planning to do, asking for permission from author is must do thing. He spent his valuable time while creating design. It would unfair if someone who had made some changes in code would start to use design as his own without even asking for permission.
And finally, I think it's impossible to create 100% unique design, song or movie. It's normal that authors of it got inspired from others work and used their ideas. But it doesn't means that they copied it.