An annoying but inevitable part of creation.
When people say they're flattered by copycats, or that it validates the market, actually they're annoyed. Copycats suck.
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
hits even more when the man who made ycomb says this haha.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Nobody likes being ripped off. No matter how much we try to persuade ourselves it doesn't matter (even if it really doesn't).
-
The reality is that if you provide high value it is going to happen. It’s frustrating but it’s a indicator of good work.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
How would a copycat validate the market?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
according to the founder of Adidis it's considered a compliment in Chinese culture.
-
The Chinese seem to be very polite in that respect.
- Show replies
New conversation -
-
-
A copycat with a lousy product but a large marketing budget can be nice.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
No cat has copied anything or anyone. I refuse to believe in so-called “copycats”.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Copying is only flattering if you have a competitive advantage that guaranties the copycats will fail. Otherwise, it’s not just annoying but could be fatal. Just ask Meerkat that pioneered live video only for it to become a checkbox feature or Snapchat and stories.
-
If your business can be replaced by a checkbox on someone's application.. that's on you. Copycats are always playing catch-up. I don't see the threat to businesses that actually innovate.
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.