It's a shame that people steal, lie, post other peoples work, use to get ahead, etc.. it's a bummer that some people haven't figured out that there is enough for everyone, and no one has to steal, lie, use, cheat, step on or climb over.. so ya it's a fucking shame. Do i sound like I'm looking for a fucking handout? it's a fucking shame. what part of that isn't clear? I'm happy for them that they're doing well but if they're doing it at the expense of everyone else then it's a fucking shame.

I happen to be someone who isn't down with lying, stealing, cheating, breaking agreements, breaking promises etc.. but I've unfortunately encountered more than my fair share of people like that both in my life and in this business. I stay to myself, don't associate with a large group of people but still... I was part of the ibill fiasco which caused plenty of drama, for which I'm still paying.. and for which I did not deserve. A lot of us work hard, we don't have a staff, we don't have big budgets and we're just trying to do the best we can with what we have and it's a shame when others, big companies and small, feel ok about infringing upon what I think is a right - work hard, see rewards - and yes, it totally sucks when you work hard to brand something, or someone - and then everyone else who didn't do the hard work profits from that - but it's life. So you work harder, and you think outside the box and you come up with new strategies - it's what pushes us to be creative and yes, it's a shame that we can't all just be honest and treat eachother respectfully and maintain an honorable stance with which to approach this whole work/earn a living/win thing.

I often question why I'm in this business - and still hope that working hard, being honest, keeping my agreements and promises and playing fair will work out.. I guess we'll see...

You're the one giving props to them BRO.