Dropzone.com Copycat

[sangiro 25]

Heya guys,
Just stumbled across a site of a guy who has stolen about everything he can from Dropzone.com and created his own site. Logo, design, information architecture, colors, concept... He also (without permission) positions the site as "the exiting new South African version of www.dropzone.com" I think this is misleading as it could create the impression that the site is somehow affiliated with Dropzone.com, which it is not.
http://dive.to/dropzone
On his web site I found the following: "if you want to help, contribute or give criticism get hold of me at this address" dropzone@mail.co.za If any of you feel like raising an objection (please do not flame or spam!) I won't stop you!
There's also a Forum on his site where you guys can air your views. I'll especially appreciate any support I can get from South African skydivers on this.
I don't mind people being inspired by Dropzone.com to set up their own sites, I'll even help where I can, but this is simply theft of something that I've worked on for a long time. Even the topic of the current poll has been stolen!
Safe swoops
Sangiro

[rgoper 0]

HH:
i just went there, i had about 10 subwindows come up trying to sell me stuff, and give me prizes, maybe he's got something there? J/K you've been highjacked, but i'm sure you'll put a stop to his horse hockey.
Richard

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

How similar are these sites ???!!! I've put a post on there stating my views. Good luck with getting it sorted HH. I know how much time you've put into this site, and am grateful for it.
When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or loose, its how drunk you get.

[Lindsey 0]

I can't pull up the site.....I did have a window pop up asking me if I wanted to download something or 'nother, and I said "no." Perhaps that's why I can't get it..... I'll still send him a *threatening* :) e-mail.....
Peace~
Lindsey
Eve was framed!

[bbarnhouse 0]

HH~
BLOODY HELL!
Sorry dude! Did you know that imitation is the greatest compliment there is? I know still a pisser huh? They wann be like you------uu walk like you talk like you....post like youu doooo.
Want us to go and spam em all at once?
Cheers HH~ thanks for all of your hard work, and this great site.
It only takes a little pixie dust......

[sangiro 25]

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I can't pull up the site.....

Yup - the site has "mysteriously disappeared" a few times in the past hour... let's see if it comes back up. Safe swoops
Sangiro

[QuickDraw 0]

Well i thought that might happen.
So i saved the page etc.
If you would like me to send it to you let me know.
This is what you were mising....^
..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious..

[QuickDraw 0]

And another....^
..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious..

[QuickDraw 0]

On the whole though, the guy seems genuine, good intention'sand all ...apart from ripping off the site.
Maybe a franchise is in order here.
..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious..

[sangiro 25]

It seems to be back up now...check it out! Safe swoops
Sangiro

[dayle 0]

Unbelievable. Sangrio you have an awesome site and everyone knows it's the original. I wish you luck with this guy, drop a multi-million dollar suit on him.

[skybytch 273]

Email sent and forum post done.
Isn't there anything you can do about this HH? I'd be furious if someone ripped off my hard work...
pull & flare,
lisa

[AndyMan 7]

Not cool Sangiro - hope he's cool about fixing things.
That kinda crap can seriously hurt dz.com's reputation.
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[bbarnhouse 0]

Ditto.
HH let us know what happens eh?
Cheers
It only takes a little pixie dust......

[jayhfx 0]

just posted to it. what a freakin embarassment. It isn't even a good copy of this site. Spam pop up hell if you ask me
peace

[Iflyme 0]

For what it's worth, I made a brief comment there... I seriously doubt, however, it will become ANYTHING like the real DZ.com is -- home to all of us!
"There's nothing new under the sun"

[PLFKING 4]

Blasphemous......how dare he !
Have you considered delivery of a small thermo-nuclear device ? Betsy's right......imitation is the sincerest form of flattery........
I'm always amazed at just how much your site has grown over the last two years......it was great before, but now it's awesome, and gets better all the time. Great job, Sang.....
Don

[jtval 0]

I'm sorry I ended up posting a whole new post......I am drunk again! sorry!
if you didnt see this. LETS CRASH THE PARTY THING then here is a revised edit. lets ALL post on this guys thread about him being a RIP OFF MO FO!!! if it takes 15 yeas to put him out of cyber business I will do IT.
now we cant rweply to any ones thread or else that will make HIM LEGIT. lets all go thwere and tell him through our topics how m,uch of an asshole he is. (dont you dare open any of them) HH my PAY PAL IS ON THE WAY
getting high is fun, but coming down is the best part
JT

[rhino 0]

ummm... I think maybe? that site might keep going down Shall we have a contest??? LOL
Blue Skies .....

[PhillyKev 0]

Seems to be down now. Has someone been a bad boy?
cielos azules y cerveza fría
-Kevin

[bbarnhouse 0]

I just posted....it's up again!
It only takes a little pixie dust......

[jtval 0]

I posted to the rip off before i replied here! its still up!
getting high is fun, but coming down is the best part
JT

[mountainman 0]

I posted an AD in his "misc" section. Hehehe
JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook.

[jtval 0]

please if yo didhnt poost already go there AND for dz.com;s sake USE YOUR real post name!
getting high is fun, but coming down is the best part
JT

[Lindsey 0]

OMG! Now that is BOLD! This guy needs a good swift kick in the pants!
Peace~
Lindsey
Eve was framed!