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I just launched a clone site myself. Although, mine is snowmageddon. :)

You should wait for my blog posts and take some notes. Your copy-cat site would look better and sales would probably increase significantly.

You seem bitter for some reason. We're on HN. You should know that ideas will get ran-through like a $2 whore.

Why did you post a "How I Did It" if you don't want people taking what you've done and iterating?

By the way, I'm getting a lot of compliments about the site design (much of it is from your site anyway!).

I'm absolutely not bitter and I wasn't being sarcastic - if my response came across as sarcastic, I apologize. I don't mind people finding inspiration in my work and will gladly offer tips on design/code/etc, though I do think it makes you look kind of stupid and unoriginal if you "reiterate" word-for-word. That being said, the internet is almost free-reign as far as I'm concerned, so have at it.

Just curious, why are you hiding behind an anonymous HN username and private domain registration? Doesn't seem like you take very much pride in your work.

Sorry, I misunderstood your tone. I meant to change the copy but I posted the site before doing so. It'll be changed soon.

I actually was worried about the backlash for being so blatant. I'm mostly a lurker anyway. Honestly though, what do you think of the site design? I plan on adding more shirts when appropriate (Canadian ISP fiasco, Egyption revolution, etc.).

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