Comments on: Updated: Tweetmeme accuses Retweet.com of stealing its code http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/ Tracking European web and mobile start-ups Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: caps http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-534989 caps Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:47:00 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-534989 Look at this link it! You must be a windfall <a href="http://www.edhatstore.com" rel="nofollow">top quality MLB caps</a> Look at this link it! You must be a windfall

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]]> By: Brandie http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-501613 Brandie Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:48:23 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-501613 I need to hear exactly what will change with that =D <a href="http://www.iconiccigars.com/Davidoff-Series-Classic/Davidoff-Classic-No-3-Bx-25.html" rel="nofollow">Davidoff Classic No 3</a> I need to hear exactly what will change with that =D

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]]> By: TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others | BrainPair - the Techno Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-268661 TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others | BrainPair - the Techno Blog Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:27:44 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-268661 [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...] [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...]

]]> By: TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others - Programming Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-268604 TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others - Programming Blog Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:57:29 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-268604 [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...] [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...]

]]> By: TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-268600 TwittLink: Share Fast And Tweet From Your Site With Others Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:45:55 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-268600 [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...] [...] were to take off it could face questions from both Tweetmeme over the button (this happened previously with Retweet.com), and Leo Laporte’s TWiT Network over the name (this happens quite a [...]

]]> By: Things Aren’t Looking Good For Retweet.com | Black Web 2.0 http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-254433 Things Aren’t Looking Good For Retweet.com | Black Web 2.0 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:48 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-254433 [...] seems that Retweet.com blatantly ripped off Tweetmeme’s code. Not only did they steal some of the JavaScript that makes the retweet button work, but they [...] [...] seems that Retweet.com blatantly ripped off Tweetmeme’s code. Not only did they steal some of the JavaScript that makes the retweet button work, but they [...]

]]> By: Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code | My Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-253878 Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code | My Blog Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:34:12 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-253878 [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...] [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...]

]]> By: Retweet.com Is No Competition for Tweetmeme - Programming Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-253465 Retweet.com Is No Competition for Tweetmeme - Programming Blog Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:35:58 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-253465 [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused of stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it’s going to be a tough road ahead. That was the [...] [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused of stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it’s going to be a tough road ahead. That was the [...]

]]> By: Retweet.com is No Competition for Tweetmeme | Family Learning Center http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-253289 Retweet.com is No Competition for Tweetmeme | Family Learning Center Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:05:22 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-253289 [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused for stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it’s going to be a tough road ahead. That was the [...] [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused for stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it’s going to be a tough road ahead. That was the [...]

]]> By: web: Retweet.com is No Competition for Tweetmeme | Alseek:The Academic Search Engine http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-253278 web: Retweet.com is No Competition for Tweetmeme | Alseek:The Academic Search Engine Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:39:04 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-253278 [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused for stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it's going to be a tough road ahead. That was the case [...] [...] a service makes its debut by getting accused for stealing code from one of its competitors, you know that it’s going to be a tough road ahead. That was the case [...]

]]> By: Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code  http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-252456 Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:15:47 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-252456 [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...] [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...]

]]> By: Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-252335 Retweet.com launches… and they’re *still* using Tweetmeme’s code Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:02:02 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-252335 [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...] [...] service that wants to steal Tweetmeme’s crown. We covered them before when it appeared that wasn’t all they were borrowing from Tweetmeme. But it seems Retweet.com are ploughing on, undaunted by the consequences (moral or otherwise) of [...]

]]> By: Helen Hunt http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-249426 Helen Hunt Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:36:20 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-249426 How did I miss this news and not hear about it? This is a hilarious story - some company copying another's code and passing it off as theirs. Thanks guys for this post, I have added retweet.com to my black list. I won't be using their service as it turns out that they are stealing code. How did I miss this news and not hear about it?
This is a hilarious story – some company copying another’s code and passing it off as theirs.

Thanks guys for this post, I have added retweet.com to my black list. I won’t be using their service as it turns out that they are stealing code.

]]> By: Tweetmeme’s traffic surge could make it a Twitter buy target  http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-249305 Tweetmeme’s traffic surge could make it a Twitter buy target  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:03:41 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-249305 [...] No wonder Mesiab Labs wanted in on the action. And no wonder Nick Halstead recently wound down fav.or.it to concentrate on his new product. The [...] [...] No wonder Mesiab Labs wanted in on the action. And no wonder Nick Halstead recently wound down fav.or.it to concentrate on his new product. The [...]

]]> By: Tweetmeme’s traffic surge could make it a Twitter buy target http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-249144 Tweetmeme’s traffic surge could make it a Twitter buy target Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:40 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-249144 [...] No wonder Mesiab Labs wanted in on the action. And no wonder Nick Halstead recently wound down fav.or.it to concentrate on his new product. The [...] [...] No wonder Mesiab Labs wanted in on the action. And no wonder Nick Halstead recently wound down fav.or.it to concentrate on his new product. The [...]

]]> By: 布里斯班 http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-245057 布里斯班 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:52:40 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-245057 Users would not care who is the original... Users would not care who is the original…

]]> By: Bob Andrew http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-245041 Bob Andrew Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:42:52 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-245041 Is this so different from stealing photos? Like you did last week Milo? Is this so different from stealing photos? Like you did last week Milo?

]]> By: Steven Livingstone-Perez http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-245022 Steven Livingstone-Perez Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:01:13 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-245022 I think when it comes to the social world you need to be a lot more careful than perhaps others have been in the last 15 years of copying and pasting web code. This new visibility will sure bring some questions about openness... imagine what will happen in the coming years when it is not "open" code that is copied but open data. Decided to write a blog post about it. "the confusion of copying code on the web" http://bit.ly/12O3LG I think when it comes to the social world you need to be a lot more careful than perhaps others have been in the last 15 years of copying and pasting web code.

This new visibility will sure bring some questions about openness… imagine what will happen in the coming years when it is not “open” code that is copied but open data.

Decided to write a blog post about it.

“the confusion of copying code on the web”
http://bit.ly/12O3LG

]]> By: StevieB’s Shared Items – July 28, 2009 at Lost in Cyberspace http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-245012 StevieB’s Shared Items – July 28, 2009 at Lost in Cyberspace Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:57:35 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-245012 [...] Tweetmeme accuses Retweet.com of stealing its codeJuly 27, 2009 [...] [...] Tweetmeme accuses Retweet.com of stealing its codeJuly 27, 2009 [...]

]]> By: Allison http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244951 Allison Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:27:52 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244951 Good luck trademarking retweet (per your blog post). You may own the domain, but never the word. Good luck trademarking retweet (per your blog post). You may own the domain, but never the word.

]]> By: alan p http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244944 alan p Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:28:19 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244944 This is quite an interesting case - in essence its no different in law to copying and minor alteration of someone's else's music, video or other prior art to create a new piece. Also, arguably it is just taking a small sample of someone else's total code base to reproduce, much like taking bits from reports etc to make one's own, with minor alterations. And besides, as we all apparently support piracy in music and video, why not for code? (Not supporting Retweet here, just pointing out the plusses and minusses of the impact of perfect digital reproduction) This is quite an interesting case – in essence its no different in law to copying and minor alteration of someone’s else’s music, video or other prior art to create a new piece.

Also, arguably it is just taking a small sample of someone else’s total code base to reproduce, much like taking bits from reports etc to make one’s own, with minor alterations.

And besides, as we all apparently support piracy in music and video, why not for code?

(Not supporting Retweet here, just pointing out the plusses and minusses of the impact of perfect digital reproduction)

]]> By: Jessi http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244923 Jessi Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:55:32 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244923 Um, Im pretty sure that is exaclty what Kevin's post was above ^ http://rt.nu/-m95 Um, Im pretty sure that is exaclty what Kevin’s post was above ^ http://rt.nu/-m95

]]> By: Name* http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244921 Name* Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:42:51 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244921 And TechCrunch steals Tweetmeme or Retweet.com's code by posting it here? And TechCrunch steals Tweetmeme or Retweet.com’s code by posting it here?

]]> By: Peter C http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244920 Peter C Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:35:52 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244920 I have no idea why I wrote essentially the same thing twice in two seperate paragraphs. really wish techcrunch would overhaul their comment system (hint: disqus) I have no idea why I wrote essentially the same thing twice in two seperate paragraphs.

really wish techcrunch would overhaul their comment system (hint: disqus)

]]> By: Peter C http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/tweetmeme-accuses-retweetcom-of-stealing-its-code/comment-page-1/#comment-244919 Peter C Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:34:04 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=7405#comment-244919 the best retweet.com can do now is just own up, apologize for being daft and try to release a great product. this is rapidly becoming a trainwreck, everyone knows they fucked up, they've been caught out - just fess up, offer a public apology to tweetmeme and get on with the product. the best retweet.com can do now is just own up, apologize for being daft and try to release a great product.

this is rapidly becoming a trainwreck, everyone knows they fucked up, they’ve been caught out – just fess up, offer a public apology to tweetmeme and get on with the product.

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