Yeah, I agree. I don't think copying an idea is a problem. It's copying the execution of the idea that is a bit meh. Google was a lot different than altavista

Yeah, I agree. I don't think copying an idea is a problem. It's copying the execution of the idea that is a bit meh. Google was a lot different than altavista despite aiming at the same market. That's why I wouldn't use the word clone. There are a lot of people who made war games a la Risk, but that doesn't mean they use the same rules. If they do that's a clone and it's not a great way to start imho. But if you think you can improve it somehow, or make it different enough that you haven't just slapped a bit of paint on it, then I think those are good and should be encouraged (more competition ^_^).