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The reason we are using the HN codebase is because it has been proven to work (socially and not just technically). Since this is a not a for profit initiative (
by prateekdayal 16y ago
The reason we are using the HN codebase is because it has been proven to work (socially and not just technically). Since this is a not a for profit initiative (no ads/links), there is no sense investing time in reinventing it when this just works.
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- srean 16y agoBy that logic one can justify any form of plagiarism cant one ? I am more concerned about helping yourself to the brand without permission than about using the code as its on git. It just reinforces the stereotype that Indian software scene is all about unauthorized copying of other people's ideas. I dont necessarily agree with the stereotype but things like this does not really help dispell it.