Comments on: Yahoo copies Digg, suffers the consequences http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/ Where TV Finds the Future Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:36:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Giorgos http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-476782 Giorgos Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:39:53 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-476782 Nice... Nice…

]]> By: Philippos http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-472052 Philippos Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-472052 Nice! Nice!

]]> By: Orestis http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-460293 Orestis Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:58:05 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-460293 Cool... Cool…

]]> By: ozone http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-225228 ozone Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:30:43 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-225228 DIGG Stole Voting idea from Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson created democratic voting. Digg you thief ripped off our founders. DIGG Stole Voting idea from Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson created democratic voting.

Digg you thief ripped off our founders.

]]> By: nobody http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-182678 nobody Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:48:34 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-182678 Digger fanboys prove once again (as with the Netscape.com "exploit") what we all knew: that they are a bored pack of self-righteous 16 year olds who think the world owes them a damn living. Digger fanboys prove once again (as with the Netscape.com “exploit”) what we all knew: that they are a bored pack of self-righteous 16 year olds who think the world owes them a damn living.

]]> By: Matt_ http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-176003 Matt_ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:52:43 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-176003 Yahoo acquired De.licio.us so it looks like they are finally creating a product out of that acquisition . Kevin Rose even admits that he "borrowed" the concept of social bookmarking and voting from De.licio.us Yahoo acquired De.licio.us so it looks like they are finally creating a product out of that acquisition .

Kevin Rose even admits that he “borrowed” the concept of social bookmarking and voting from De.licio.us

]]> By: Michael Chastain http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175432 Michael Chastain Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:59:04 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175432 I'm a top 100 commenter on Digg, and I think it's great that Yahoo borrowed Digg's voting system, and I wish more sites would do the same. The constant complaining about Microsoft stole that feature from Apple or X copied Y is ridiculous. If a good idea isn't patented or copyrighted it should be emulated. Everybody wins. On the other hand I think it's pretty lame that Yahoo copied the interface elements and positioning almost exactly. That is pushing the limits of good taste and shows a lack of creativity, but it's still nothing to get excited about. At least they had the class to recognize Digg rather than ripping them off anonymously. I’m a top 100 commenter on Digg, and I think it’s great that Yahoo borrowed Digg’s voting system, and I wish more sites would do the same. The constant complaining about Microsoft stole that feature from Apple or X copied Y is ridiculous. If a good idea isn’t patented or copyrighted it should be emulated. Everybody wins.

On the other hand I think it’s pretty lame that Yahoo copied the interface elements and positioning almost exactly. That is pushing the limits of good taste and shows a lack of creativity, but it’s still nothing to get excited about. At least they had the class to recognize Digg rather than ripping them off anonymously.

]]> By: Carla http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175413 Carla Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:36:27 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175413 Not at all surprised at Yahoo's increasing loss of innovation and need to pull a Microsoft and copy, copy, copy whatever may reverse their declining share & fortunes. Buy a clue, Yahoo. Innovate on the existing stuff you've sat around on for years and run into the ground(GeoCities ring a bell)? Not at all surprised at Yahoo’s increasing loss of innovation and need to pull a Microsoft and copy, copy, copy whatever may reverse their declining share & fortunes. Buy a clue, Yahoo. Innovate on the existing stuff you’ve sat around on for years and run into the ground(GeoCities ring a bell)?

]]> By: S http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175319 S Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:38:41 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175319 Get a life! Who really cares? This happens all the time. Let's remember that Google copied Overture's search model to create the foundation for its entire business model. BTW, Tonto Wienstein you may want to check your facts before spouting incorrect information. Yahoo! is not only the most visited site on the Internet (both in the US and globally, in terms of both unique visitors & pageviews)), has the most visited homepage, and leads in multiple individual vertical categories (inlcuding Mail, News, Finance, Autos, Answers, etc.). Get a life! Who really cares? This happens all the time. Let’s remember that Google copied Overture’s search model to create the foundation for its entire business model.

BTW, Tonto Wienstein you may want to check your facts before spouting incorrect information. Yahoo! is not only the most visited site on the Internet (both in the US and globally, in terms of both unique visitors & pageviews)), has the most visited homepage, and leads in multiple individual vertical categories (inlcuding Mail, News, Finance, Autos, Answers, etc.).

]]> By: Steve http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175167 Steve Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:45:11 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175167 Plastic.com has been doing similar things for years. Plastic.com has been doing similar things for years.

]]> By: f http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175097 f Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:38:38 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175097 what is this crap about “DIGG RIPP OFF”. I totally agree with comment#6. what is this crap about “DIGG RIPP OFF”.
I totally agree with comment#6.

]]> By: P http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175070 P Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:01:53 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175070 Thing is I don't really care that much what a bunch of random people on the internet think about something. Herds are not smart. Herds tell us that Anne Nicole is more important than, well, just about anything you can think of. Thing is I don’t really care that much what a bunch of random people on the internet think about something. Herds are not smart. Herds tell us that Anne Nicole is more important than, well, just about anything you can think of.

]]> By: Vinny http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175045 Vinny Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:34:17 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175045 Oh, and there are open source Digg-style API's out there. Are they copying too? And what about Hugg.com which IS a blatant rip off of digg only the stories have to be environmental in nature. Why no backlash about that? Oh right... It's not big evil corporate Yahoo, it's Treehugger. Got it. Oh, and there are open source Digg-style API’s out there. Are they copying too?

And what about Hugg.com which IS a blatant rip off of digg only the stories have to be environmental in nature. Why no backlash about that?

Oh right… It’s not big evil corporate Yahoo, it’s Treehugger.

Got it.

]]> By: Vinny http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175044 Vinny Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:32:25 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175044 *sigh* Digg fanboys are the possible worst people on the internet (not digg fans, digg fanboys. Big difference) Mike Arrington nailed it: <blockquote> I don’t have any problem with what Yahoo did. First, Yahoo credited Digg in a blog post announcing the new product. Second, the purpose of the site has nothing to do with finding and promoting news stories. Rather, they’re using the Digg-voting mechanism to power the Yahoo Suggestion Board where users can submit their comments to Yahoo on various products. It’s an excellent way for Yahoo to gauge the popularity of suggestions, and is in no way competitive with Digg. It’s simply a compliment to the efficiency of the Digg model. I’m siding with Yahoo on this one.</blockquote> This isn't anything like when Digg was cloned by Jason Calacanis and then tweaked to be something new. This is totally different and they're in non-competing space. *sigh* Digg fanboys are the possible worst people on the internet (not digg fans, digg fanboys. Big difference)

Mike Arrington nailed it:

I don’t have any problem with what Yahoo did. First, Yahoo credited Digg in a blog post announcing the new product. Second, the purpose of the site has nothing to do with finding and promoting news stories. Rather, they’re using the Digg-voting mechanism to power the Yahoo Suggestion Board where users can submit their comments to Yahoo on various products.

It’s an excellent way for Yahoo to gauge the popularity of suggestions, and is in no way competitive with Digg. It’s simply a compliment to the efficiency of the Digg model. I’m siding with Yahoo on this one.

This isn’t anything like when Digg was cloned by Jason Calacanis and then tweaked to be something new. This is totally different and they’re in non-competing space.

]]> By: thomas http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175008 thomas Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:42:47 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/14/yahoo-copies-digg-suffers-the-consequences/#comment-175008 Well, there is a difference between basing something off something else but you at least attempt to personalize it, a little effort and creativity of yahoo's behalf would have prevent most of this. Had this not been a complete rip-off I think the digg.com people would have been flattered. Well, there is a difference between basing something off something else but you at least attempt to personalize it, a little effort and creativity of yahoo’s behalf would have prevent most of this. Had this not been a complete rip-off I think the digg.com people would have been flattered.

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