Comments on: The Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/ Web Design, SEO, WordPress, Etcetra Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:21:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Headsetoptions.org » Matt takes over http://themes.wordpress.net http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-31620 Headsetoptions.org » Matt takes over http://themes.wordpress.net Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:01:25 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-31620 [...] Popular Posts 3K2 Redux-Klein Theme Released // contains 198 commentsTree Theme Released // contains 127 commentsOrange v1 Released // contains 63 commentsK2 Redux-Warhol Theme Released // contains 60 commentsNew WordPress Theme "Praca Redux" // contains 50 comments"SunRise" New WordPress Theme // contains 49 commentsBlix Redux Released // contains 47 commentsA Whole Bunch of XHTML Themes! // contains 47 commentsTree Themetoolkit.php Fix // contains 39 commentsThe Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes // contains 38 comments3K2 Redux-Klee Released // contains 36 commentsGoat Panties and Suggestive Veggies // contains 32 comments"Skuteczni" Really, what's in a name? // contains 27 comments [...] [...] Popular Posts 3K2 Redux-Klein Theme Released // contains 198 commentsTree Theme Released // contains 127 commentsOrange v1 Released // contains 63 commentsK2 Redux-Warhol Theme Released // contains 60 commentsNew WordPress Theme "Praca Redux" // contains 50 comments"SunRise" New WordPress Theme // contains 49 commentsBlix Redux Released // contains 47 commentsA Whole Bunch of XHTML Themes! // contains 47 commentsTree Themetoolkit.php Fix // contains 39 commentsThe Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes // contains 38 comments3K2 Redux-Klee Released // contains 36 commentsGoat Panties and Suggestive Veggies // contains 32 comments"Skuteczni" Really, what’s in a name? // contains 27 comments [...]

]]> By: It’s Official. Sponsored WordPress Themes Are Out. « Lorelle on WordPress http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-31105 It’s Official. Sponsored WordPress Themes Are Out. « Lorelle on WordPress Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:41:54 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-31105 [...] HeadSetOptions - The Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes [...] [...] HeadSetOptions - The Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes [...]

]]> By: Releasing sponsored themes:rules of ethics » Templates Lord http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-26675 Releasing sponsored themes:rules of ethics » Templates Lord Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:31:46 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-26675 [...] In case you didn’t know, Matt Mullenweg, one of Wordpress creators, posted his opinion on sponsored themes and suggested to remove them from Wordpress.org. There were some other opinions like this one by Headsetoptions and lots of others. I think both sides are right and wrong in some aspects and something correct is in between. [...] [...] In case you didn’t know, Matt Mullenweg, one of Wordpress creators, posted his opinion on sponsored themes and suggested to remove them from Wordpress.org. There were some other opinions like this one by Headsetoptions and lots of others. I think both sides are right and wrong in some aspects and something correct is in between. [...]

]]> By: hso http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18950 hso Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:21:39 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18950 @ Jennifer OK, then the user must pay royalty to the designers to use the theme. It's really very simple, "if you get something for free, don't complain". Alternatively, don't use sponsored themes! Also, just to clarify the license structure, the user is not required to keep non-attribution links. Who ever said you are not supposed to take it out is playing on users naïveté. @ Jennifer

OK, then the user must pay royalty to the designers to use the theme. It’s really very simple, “if you get something for free, don’t complain”.

Alternatively, don’t use sponsored themes!

Also, just to clarify the license structure, the user is not required to keep non-attribution links. Who ever said you are not supposed to take it out is playing on users naïveté.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18921 Jennifer Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:32:41 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18921 I personally think that if people are gonna use these "sponsored themes" (at their choice), then the sponsors should be paying the theme users to have those links on there since they are <em>supposedly</em> not allowed to take them off. But that's just my opinion. I personally think that if people are gonna use these “sponsored themes” (at their choice), then the sponsors should be paying the theme users to have those links on there since they are supposedly not allowed to take them off. But that’s just my opinion.

]]> By: On WordPress Sponsored Themes | SYP http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18836 On WordPress Sponsored Themes | SYP Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:11:59 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18836 [...] When you cross people’s money making business, expect back fires. So the designers strike back with their own perspective. After all, there are many starving artists that need the dole, and what right does Matt/WordPress.org have preventing them getting wages from their work? [...] [...] When you cross people’s money making business, expect back fires. So the designers strike back with their own perspective. After all, there are many starving artists that need the dole, and what right does Matt/WordPress.org have preventing them getting wages from their work? [...]

]]> By: Link Roundup 4/18/07 | Cory Miller | Free WordPress Themes | Custom WordPress Themes http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18815 Link Roundup 4/18/07 | Cory Miller | Free WordPress Themes | Custom WordPress Themes Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:31:11 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18815 [...] A Designers Point of View on Sponsored WordPress Themes — Exactly. [...] [...] A Designers Point of View on Sponsored WordPress Themes — Exactly. [...]

]]> By: WordPress Wednesday News: WordPress 2.2 Due Monday, Sponsored WordPress Themes, WordPress.com Splog Fighter, and More at The Blog Herald http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18790 WordPress Wednesday News: WordPress 2.2 Due Monday, Sponsored WordPress Themes, WordPress.com Splog Fighter, and More at The Blog Herald Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:09:42 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18790 [...] HeadSetOptions - The Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes [...] [...] HeadSetOptions - The Other Point of View – A Designers Opinion on Sponsored Themes [...]

]]> By: headsetop http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18524 headsetop Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:15:25 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18524 I do not believe the issue really is about ethics, we are not hiding the fact that we have sponsors, we are not forcing people to use it either. We provide a service with the aid of sponsors, we know what educated people believe as we are educated to a great degree too! So making it sound like any link that is from a paid source is spam is like saying advertisements are spam, then more than half the blogs out there are in some way spammy! Also, I noticed another trend where reputed bloggers, programmers and designers place a text-ad in their footer to those who contribute money as donations! Most of those donors are who you might call spammers! So let’s not try preaching other about ethics, it’s easier to point fingers, but try doing something on your own and you will soon realize that talk is cheap! I do not believe the issue really is about ethics, we are not hiding the fact that we have sponsors, we are not forcing people to use it either. We provide a service with the aid of sponsors, we know what educated people believe as we are educated to a great degree too! So making it sound like any link that is from a paid source is spam is like saying advertisements are spam, then more than half the blogs out there are in some way spammy!

Also, I noticed another trend where reputed bloggers, programmers and designers place a text-ad in their footer to those who contribute money as donations! Most of those donors are who you might call spammers! So let’s not try preaching other about ethics, it’s easier to point fingers, but try doing something on your own and you will soon realize that talk is cheap!

]]> By: Dennis http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18517 Dennis Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:28:49 +0000 http://www.headsetoptions.org/2007/04/09/the-other-point-of-view-%e2%80%93-a-designers-opinion-on-sponsored-themes/#comment-18517 I'm sorry but your take on this issue relies on the assumption that designing themes for open source blogging engines is a viable and ethical business model. I think the point being made in the blogosphere here is that most educated people don't consider this an ethical business model, rather they think that it's a mild form of spam. I'm sorry that your chosen profession is considered by some to be disreputable, but anything involving paid links and sponsorship is known as spam to experienced users of the web. I’m sorry but your take on this issue relies on the assumption that designing themes for open source blogging engines is a viable and ethical business model. I think the point being made in the blogosphere here is that most educated people don’t consider this an ethical business model, rather they think that it’s a mild form of spam. I’m sorry that your chosen profession is considered by some to be disreputable, but anything involving paid links and sponsorship is known as spam to experienced users of the web.

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