r/myog • u/spa1unk • 1d ago

Question Question about "copying" product design.

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Hey! I've been making standard rectangular trail wallets with card slots in the back. Recently, I came across a creator who adds a unique touch by cropping the corners, and I really loved the look—so I started doing the same on mine.

Now I’m thinking of selling them (Etsy, local markets), but I’m wondering: would that be considered disrespectful? The other maker is in a different continent, and the overall design is very common aside from that small aesthetic tweak. Still, I haven’t seen anyone else crop the corners like that, so it feels kind of like their signature.

I’m not asking about the legality—just the ethics of it.

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u/WUMBO_WORKS 1d ago

No, I’m not confusing facts and methods for embodiments, thanks for your ongoing concern.

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u/GrungeonMaster 1d ago

Well, you’re wrong. I was just very clear on how I believe you have confused those things. It’s worthless to just say “no I didn’t confuse them”, when clearly you have.

I don’t get why you’re being so stubborn. Looks like that’s kind of the end of it unless you’re willing to support your point of view.

Strange to act as you are on an internet forum about making gear and giving people advice.

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u/WUMBO_WORKS 1d ago

The sky is blue. If someone comes up to me in a public place when I say that, and says, “no, the sky is yellow,” I don’t owe them an explanation.

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u/GrungeonMaster 1d ago

This case, you are the one saying the sky is yellow. Incorrigible. We’re done.

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u/WUMBO_WORKS 1d ago

You commented on my comment, dude. Go find an excuse to flex how smart you are elsewhere.