Graphic Design Contests

**McBone** · 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angele803

I need to say something important here. And I dont mean to make anyone upset, but this was brought to our attention. The entry in post #10 is very very similar to the entry in post #5. There aren't any rules against working on a similar concept, but copying is definitely NOT okay. This case is right on the line of working with a similar idea and flat out copying. PLEASE be careful when you make your designs. And "willcodeforbeer", please keep in mind that MissLee had the idea of the brackets for the beer mug first.

**edit**
McBone - can you explain why you chose to use the same idea as MissLee? Did you have the idea yourself, or was it inspired by MissLee's design? Do you have any other concept ideas that might be more different?

I didn't notice my design was the same as misslee's, as firstly it is a common concept and second i have used silimar before on other projects, if its an issue withdrawn my entry

Also i'm quite offended that you decide to accuse me of "copying" unlike some people here i dont even need the money from the design, it was just a bit of fun.

**ghiavolu** · 02-07-2007, 11:54 AM

Elegant reply McBone. And Angele great thing you interfere, because i saw on this forum on other contests people stealing ideas.
I just wish you would notice all...and the brackets thing is a commonly used concept, and McBone`s is a totally different design, so we don`t accuse anyone, right?
McBone don`t be offended , I`m sure Angele didn`t want that to sound like he`s accusing you, it was just a question

**McBone** · 02-07-2007, 12:05 PM

thank you, i obviously didn't want to cause controversy and any way, but i don't like having my honestly brought into question, which is actually the only thing that offended me.

Ghiavolu, thanks for backing me! The brackets are commonplace

**willcode4beer** · 02-07-2007, 02:12 PM

Wow, controversy

To be honest, I didn't think the entries were copied.

Anyway, I'm ready to wrap this thing up. Is it ok to end now or should I wait till the EOD?

**McBone** · 02-07-2007, 04:20 PM

end it now!

**angele803** · 02-07-2007, 05:06 PM

McBone - I didnt mean to sound like I was accusing you of stealing or copying. I just received some PM's with concerns about the similarities. I talked to some other WT moderators here and we all agreed that it was possible that you came up with the concept on your own and didnt mean for it to be similar to MissLee's design. But we also agreed that it was a possibility that your concept was taken from MissLee's design. I hope you can see how I am put in a difficult position and can respect me for trying to keep things fair. I am sorry for offending you. That was not my intention. My intention was to try to make things fair and right.

willcode4beer - Feel free to end the contest whenever you would like!

**McBone** · 02-07-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angele803

McBone - I didnt mean to sound like I was accusing you of stealing or copying. I just received some PM's with concerns about the similarities. I talked to some other WT moderators here and we all agreed that it was possible that you came up with the concept on your own and didnt mean for it to be similar to MissLee's design. But we also agreed that it was a possibility that your concept was taken from MissLee's design. I hope you can see how I am put in a difficult position and can respect me for trying to keep things fair. I am sorry for offending you. That was not my intention. My intention was to try to make things fair and right.

Thank you for your honesty it is much appreciated. I knowingly would never steal peoples designs or concepts. That is the only thing that offended me, you can slate my work all day long!!!

I have withdrawn my entry

**willcode4beer** · 02-07-2007, 08:35 PM

Ok,
I'm declaring the ghiavolu the winner with post number 14.
I've sent a PM.

If Tom post #6 is willing, I'd lide to make it the 2nd place and offer up $50. I know its not in my original proposal so, I understand if you decline.

I am really amazed at all of the designs. If I had the cash there would be a lot more winners.

I would like to thank everybody very much.
--
Paul

**woosh** · 02-07-2007, 08:47 PM

Well done ghiavolu nice design simple & effective

**ghiavolu** · 04:03 AM

Thank you woosh, great entries everyone!
Thank you willcode4beer, reading PM...:P
EDIT: File sent!

**McBone** · 02-08-2007, 09:27 AM

well done ghiavolu!!

**tom208** · 02-08-2007, 10:23 AM

Paul, i've been out for a while but really appreciate you put me on the second place. I'm accepting the prize for my entry

. I will pm u with my details.
Thank You.

Congrats ghiavolu, good work

**ghiavolu** · 02-08-2007, 12:56 PM

Thank you tom208, your logo is good aswell

**phish** · 02-08-2007, 03:20 PM

some of these look pretty nice, if any of you can make site templates please check out my thread: http://www.webmaster-talk.com/freela...tml#post346846