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Weird copy of my site

Discussion in 'General Business' started by forumbulge, Jan 25, 2006.

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  1. #1
    I discovered this while browsing through my google analytics data for Forumbulge.com

    http://reviewmysite.org

    This site is using my design and most of my text, its basically a copy of my site with some things removed.

    They even have an order page with their own paypal links there.

    What is this and what can I do about it? :mad:

    edit:
    Upon further investigation:
    - The domain is registered to some low life scum in india.
    - I have emailed the domain owner ordering them to remove the site and saying I've reported him for using a .org
    - I reported the site to google
    - I looked at the site's cache and it seems they had an adsense spam site 2 days ago.

    I'm still confused at what this is though, as the content has been changed to remove any reference to ForumBulge so I would say its been done by hand, not automated.

    I've never seen anything like it before.
    Any ideas?

    No ideas anyone?
     
    forumbulge, Jan 25, 2006 IP
  2. SonicReducer

    SonicReducer Peon

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    I would say there is very little you can do, other than the steps you have taken already. I doubt you will ever hear back from the guy. Just take it that imitation is the best form of flattery.
     
    SonicReducer, Jan 25, 2006 IP
  3. guest

    guest Well-Known Member

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    guest, Jan 25, 2006 IP
    hima likes this.
  4. forumbulge

    forumbulge Guest

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    Thanks guest but i already know he has copied me.
     
    forumbulge, Jan 25, 2006 IP
  5. guest

    guest Well-Known Member

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    But i guess you can use copyscape's services [may be they can help if your site is older than the copyones/copycat's]

    Regards.
     
    guest, Jan 25, 2006 IP
  6. stephenmunday

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    You could try reporting the site to Google etc. After all, if they have no traffic it makes no difference if they stole your stuff as they will receive no benefit.

    If they are using PayPal, you could contact PayPal and try to get them to stop their account.
     
    stephenmunday, Jan 26, 2006 IP
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    wow! that was a "good" copy, he really tried to screw u big time. good luck! hope u get him.
     
    donwebcorleone, Jan 26, 2006 IP
  8. forumbulge

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    well, he replied to my email.
    Yes, I'm sure he didn't know he was copying when the site was so obviously a complete mirror of mine!

     
    forumbulge, Jan 26, 2006 IP
  9. Riboflavin

    Riboflavin Well-Known Member

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    Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. Either way he was nice enough to fix the problem.
     
    Riboflavin, Jan 26, 2006 IP
  10. Lpspider

    Lpspider Well-Known Member

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    Well, I think he knew he was copying, just didn't know anything about copyright law - supposedly.
     
    Lpspider, Jan 26, 2006 IP
  11. Skinny

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    Haha looks like you scared him.

    Seems like everything is down at the url in question.

    Skinny
     
    Skinny, Jan 26, 2006 IP
  12. forumbulge

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    Yep, I'm happy :)
     
    forumbulge, Jan 26, 2006 IP