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Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by nchlswu »

Uchikoma wrote: post #13
rolmos wrote: post #12

I will never trust Designmodo for all the spamming they've continuously done on Reddit, where I used to moderate /r/webdesign We're talking about dozens of dozens of accounts used for the sole purpose of spamming multiple subreddits. I've been reporting those accounts for months, and most are banned, only to have dozens more created in their place. http://www.reddit.com/domain/designmodo.com Just click on most user a…

"That, paired with them ripping off other people's designs for this theme, makes me recommend people to stay away from anything associated with this site." For such accusations it would be good to provide links and sources.

LayerVault issued a DMCA Takedown because of it [1]. They did it because there were some assets that appear to be directly stolen [2] and were subsequently changed after the DMCA takedown.

In the discussion threads, you'll find a lot of discussion about what was legally justifiable and whether something was ripped off or not. I've often found that there's a dichotomy between certain views for those who are more designer versus those that are more developer. Take it for what you will.

As a designer, it's hard for me to appreciate the theme itself, let alone support someone with such a reputation. To me, they appear to lack any ethos characteristic of a designer...but I digress...

[1] HN Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5331766 [2] DesignerNews Discussion: https://news.layervault.com/stories/1992-layervault-whats-up...

Edited to add the DN discussion link which I seem to have omitted?

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by andybak »

rolmos wrote: post #12

I will never trust Designmodo for all the spamming they've continuously done on Reddit, where I used to moderate /r/webdesign We're talking about dozens of dozens of accounts used for the sole purpose of spamming multiple subreddits. I've been reporting those accounts for months, and most are banned, only to have dozens more created in their place. http://www.reddit.com/domain/designmodo.com Just click on most user a…

The spamming thing is enough to warn me off. Thanks for the heads-up.

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by mnicole »

rolmos wrote: post #12

I will never trust Designmodo for all the spamming they've continuously done on Reddit, where I used to moderate /r/webdesign We're talking about dozens of dozens of accounts used for the sole purpose of spamming multiple subreddits. I've been reporting those accounts for months, and most are banned, only to have dozens more created in their place. http://www.reddit.com/domain/designmodo.com Just click on most user a…

I noticed there were a lot of designmodo links being tossed around over there too, but let's considering LV's DMCA's "proof" were open-source icons to begin with, I wouldn't call it a rip. That said, it's tacky that this is what constitutes good design right now.

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by grimtrigger »

AliEzer wrote: post #7

Looks cool and all, but $149 for a Bootstrap theme seems a bit overpriced.

$149 is definitely overpriced, especially considering there is already a free one, a bit skinnier on the features. http://littlesparkvt.com/flatstrap/index.html

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by grimtrigger »

rolmos wrote: post #12

I will never trust Designmodo for all the spamming they've continuously done on Reddit, where I used to moderate /r/webdesign We're talking about dozens of dozens of accounts used for the sole purpose of spamming multiple subreddits. I've been reporting those accounts for months, and most are banned, only to have dozens more created in their place. http://www.reddit.com/domain/designmodo.com Just click on most user a…

Fundamental attribution error? Just because they spam doesn't make their products less trustworthy.

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by seivan »

grimtrigger wrote: post #28
rolmos wrote: post #12

I will never trust Designmodo for all the spamming they've continuously done on Reddit, where I used to moderate /r/webdesign We're talking about dozens of dozens of accounts used for the sole purpose of spamming multiple subreddits. I've been reporting those accounts for months, and most are banned, only to have dozens more created in their place. http://www.reddit.com/domain/designmodo.com Just click on most user a…

Fundamental attribution error? Just because they spam doesn't make their products less trustworthy.

Lack of character, poor judgement. It all trickles down into their work.

Now I am not saying that is the case with the company in question, I'm just saying, the little things matter.

Re: Flat UI was Released - Framework for Designers and Developers,based on Bootstrap

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Post by designhacker »

f4stjack wrote: post #8

I really can't see the point. I would definitely pay for a frontend framework which makes me design in less time and focus more on backend coding but from what I have seen this is just a... bootstrap theme with a psd, without offering anything more than bootstrap goodness.

It's tough to shell in $150 for a product that is simply putting a flat skin over bootstrap items, but I guess there is a market for that.
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