"borrowing" code snippets

[esothomas]

people, please...

the bottom line is that the radar minimap addon was attacked (and it got contained). we don't need to attack each other too. right? right.

[Randactyl]

Originally Posted by esothomas people, please... ... we don't need to attack each other too. right? right.

Exactly. Thus thread was started as a question of where authors think the line should be drawn between borrowing an idea or plagiarizing code. This witch hunt is not only off topic in the thread, it's off topic for the entire sub-forum.

Cool your jets, and enjoy your day

[deathangel1479]

Goes on with zrmm...
Or I am paranoid?
I give two example...

1.
Abstract function, created by me. Its a bad result, but it works great for cyrodil links update...
That is one thing with a impossible chance, that two author make same...
RMM:

--Show Map Hidden
function RMM.WorldMapUpdate()
    ZO_WorldMap_UpdateMap()
    ZO_WorldMap:SetAlpha(0)
    ZO_WorldMap:SetHidden(false)
    zo_callLater(RMM.WorldMapReset, 100)
end
 
--Hide Map
function RMM.WorldMapReset()
    ZO_WorldMap:SetHidden(true)
    ZO_WorldMap:SetAlpha(1)
end

zrmm:

--------------------------------------------------
-- WorlMap refresh 
--------------------------------------------------
function MM_WorldMapRefresh()
    ZO_WorldMap:SetAlpha(0)
    ZO_WorldMap:SetHidden(false)
    ZO_WorldMap_PanToPlayer()
    zo_callLater(MM_WorldMapRefreshStop,20)
end
 
function MM_WorldMapRefreshStop()
    ZO_WorldMap:SetHidden(true)
    ZO_WorldMap:SetAlpha(1)
end

OK, its not the same, he changed a line and changed callLater value... :P

2.
zrmm now has tooltips, I added it two weeks ago(two days work to understand correctly, rebuild from worldmap and much testing).

True, some thinks you must do like worldmap, so there must be parallels, but so exactly same?

The worldmap build a list of tooltips when you hover more than one pins.
I dont do it, because to much work, single was ok for me...
WOW, what a coincidence, same for zrmm author...



What he thinking?
That I code new features for him?
"I can concentrate on stable and performans and all other I get from other addons." Or what?

I got the result for nearly no fps drop(much better as worldmap itself), but I wont build it, because it is real much work and I am sure, other will be copy it then...

[Sasky]

Yes, it does look very similar. However, this isn't something that should be aired in the forums unless the ESOUI admins are completely unresponsive.

1. Contact the author directly for him to remove the code or add credit.
2. If that doesn't go well, contact one of the admins - PM or using the Report File option. Note sections to make your point and indicate any results from (1).
3. If you don't get a response or appropriate action from the admins, then consider airing in the forums.

#1 and #2 can get something done about it. #3 cannot, unless the author or an admin review the thread, in which case #1 or #2 would've gotten you directly there.

[Cairenn]

Originally Posted by Sasky Yes, it does look very similar. However, this isn't something that should be aired in the forums unless the ESOUI admins are completely unresponsive. 1. Contact the author directly for him to remove the code or add credit. 2. If that doesn't go well, contact one of the admins - PM or using the Report File option. Note sections to make your point and indicate any results from (1). 3. If you don't get a response or appropriate action from the admins, then consider airing in the forums. #1 and #2 can get something done about it. #3 cannot, unless the author or an admin review the thread, in which case #1 or #2 would've gotten you directly there.

This. A thousand times, this.