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you should know that we added that this morning, it was built by the the guys at idiomag.com, as is the javascript. Once we realised that it could potentially c

you should know that we added that this morning, it was built by the the guys at idiomag.com, as is the javascript. Once we realised that it could potentially confuse or "trick" people we removed it.

donohoe 16y ago
Kudos for acting so quickly! Separate issue then, the 'Next Article' module that flys-in on the bottom of the page has a huge resemblance to that of the NYT: http://web9.twitpic.com/img/129290515-1749ba53a25d83649eeb9b90eeb961c3.4c3c9b90-scaled.png http://web9.twitpic.com/img/129290515-1749ba53a25d83649eeb9b... The idea/functionality is one thing, but the design elements seem to be a direct lift (border, shading, text language and style).
- zeedotme 16y ago
  ah it's a WP plugin that does use the NY Times idea: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/upprev-nytimes-style-next-post-jquery-animated-fly-in-button/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/upprev-nytimes-style-nex... It's got a new look now, whadya think? :)
  - donohoe 16y ago
    Ah, did not know that... imitation = flattery but that's so so close. Well, now I know. Can I just say again, how impressed I am at how quickly you responded to all this and took appropriate measures. I could see this locked up in processes and such for days at other organizations.
PStamatiou 16y ago
I believe I have seen this at Huffington Post weeks ago
- zeedotme 16y ago
  the bar?
  - PStamatiou 16y ago
    yeah
  - pavs 16y ago
    Yup, I have seen it too. They have it in quite a few sites. Its actually quite common. Not sure whats the deal with this guy.
illumin8 16y ago
Really, what excuse could you have had for including such content in the first place, other than malicious intentions? Surely you review all content before placing something on your pages, right? I'm not buying this feigned innocence. It's like listening to Zynga say giving Farmville credits for users to sign up for trial offers is perfectly legitimate. They know perfectly well the revenue generated by getting thousands of users to sign up for free trials of stuff that is impossible to stop before the bill gets charged to your card is generating more money than legitimate ads/networks. You're using illegitimate ad networks because it pays a higher CPM period. Just admit to it so we can blackhole your domain without bullshitting us.
- zeedotme 16y ago
  Jesus, are you serious? You really think we want to scam our readers? Dude seriously sort your shit out and learn to trust a little, have a little faith. And no, we didn't review the javascript bar that was placed at the top of all our pages but as soon as we saw what it looked like, we removed it. And what illegitimate ad networks?? We use Google Adwords and Federated Media! Don't go making accusations like that until you've got your facts straight. And seriously, where did you get such distrust and anger? Ridiculous.

you should know that we added that this morning, it was built by the the guys at idiomag.com, as is the javascript. Once we realised that it could potentially confuse or "trick" people we removed it.

donohoe 16y ago

Kudos for acting so quickly! Separate issue then, the 'Next Article' module that flys-in on the bottom of the page has a huge resemblance to that of the NYT: http://web9.twitpic.com/img/129290515-1749ba53a25d83649eeb9b90eeb961c3.4c3c9b90-scaled.png http://web9.twitpic.com/img/129290515-1749ba53a25d83649eeb9b... The idea/functionality is one thing, but the design elements seem to be a direct lift (border, shading, text language and style).

zeedotme 16y ago
ah it's a WP plugin that does use the NY Times idea: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/upprev-nytimes-style-next-post-jquery-animated-fly-in-button/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/upprev-nytimes-style-nex... It's got a new look now, whadya think? :)
- donohoe 16y ago
  Ah, did not know that... imitation = flattery but that's so so close. Well, now I know. Can I just say again, how impressed I am at how quickly you responded to all this and took appropriate measures. I could see this locked up in processes and such for days at other organizations.

PStamatiou 16y ago

I believe I have seen this at Huffington Post weeks ago

zeedotme 16y ago
the bar?
- PStamatiou 16y ago
  yeah
- pavs 16y ago
  Yup, I have seen it too. They have it in quite a few sites. Its actually quite common. Not sure whats the deal with this guy.

illumin8 16y ago

Really, what excuse could you have had for including such content in the first place, other than malicious intentions? Surely you review all content before placing something on your pages, right? I'm not buying this feigned innocence. It's like listening to Zynga say giving Farmville credits for users to sign up for trial offers is perfectly legitimate. They know perfectly well the revenue generated by getting thousands of users to sign up for free trials of stuff that is impossible to stop before the bill gets charged to your card is generating more money than legitimate ads/networks. You're using illegitimate ad networks because it pays a higher CPM period. Just admit to it so we can blackhole your domain without bullshitting us.

zeedotme 16y ago
Jesus, are you serious? You really think we want to scam our readers? Dude seriously sort your shit out and learn to trust a little, have a little faith. And no, we didn't review the javascript bar that was placed at the top of all our pages but as soon as we saw what it looked like, we removed it. And what illegitimate ad networks?? We use Google Adwords and Federated Media! Don't go making accusations like that until you've got your facts straight. And seriously, where did you get such distrust and anger? Ridiculous.