Agreed. Offering probably isn't the right word, copying, perhapsIt's a shame they are offering this design...
Stealing would be the proper word.Agreed. Offering probably isn't the right word, copying, perhaps
But who's more likely to sue you for every cent you have...?Ya I think the biggest difference for most people is who you are stealing the idea from.
Multi-billion dollar corporation who's sole purpose is to milk you dry for money? Or small business who makes cool designs for you and your friends to enjoy at a home poker game.
Of course we know who, the villain...lolBut who's more likely to sue you for every cent you have...?
No, just pointing out that stealing from rich corporations is not risk free.But the thought is it's better to take advantage of the little guy because he can't/won't defend himself?
I agree, but I also feel like unless people are planning on selling exact copies of designs for profit and they are just making tribute designs for their friends to use for fun then those corporations wouldn't or shouldn't care.No, just pointing out that stealing from rich corporations is not risk free.
There was definitely a big debate about the Tina tribute sets at one point. Some people had outwardly strong opinions against doing tribute sets, others not so muchIf you were to design your own Day of the Dead (DDLM) graphics, with distinct artwork, that would be different. If you were just going to do a straight copy (or a copy with very minor changes), then I think that supporting the original designer (BR Pro) would be the way to go.
But there's a ton of Tina "tribute" sets on this forum, and I don't see that many knickers in a twist over them
This goes well beyond the debate of IP / graphic design use. This exact product - design, chip type, etc - is literally offered by BrPro, available and ready to ship to your door. Buying the Tina version to save a few cents per chip directly takes money out of the pocket of a vendor that has helped bring products and designs to the chipping community for years. I call a spade a spade.It’s only ok to steal designs from real casinos not fantasy chips or chips designed by folks on here. Hope that helps.
I’m well aware of all that and agree with you.This goes well beyond the debate of IP / graphic design use. This exact product - design, chip type, etc - is literally offered by BrPro, available and ready to ship to your door. Buying the Tina version to save a few cents per chip directly takes money out of the pocket of a vendor that has helped bring products and designs to the chipping community for years. I call a spade a spade.