I wasn’t sure about the ethics of that and was previously to embarrassed to ask, and obviously went the total opposite direction. I have a few sites in mind already. But first, is it ethical? I figured it would be unethical if I had to ask a question about ethics. lol Cheers
I’m not sure – but is this question aimed at my advice of emulating a portal?
If so – I would say yes – of course it’s ethical.
Reverse engineering and emulation of products and services has happened since time began. McDonalds sells burgers – and now so does BurgerKing.
And look at newspapers – at least the quality ones – they all have front page headlines and teasers, an editorial, a puzzle page, a TV page, a business section, and a sports section (etc). All these components are repeated in every good newspaper.
So it is with good websites. You shouldn’t rip off content – but I see no problem in emulating the look and feel of a site that you like.
There will be differences, you won’t be able to repeat everything you seeas most portals have quite complicated technology.
Good luck !
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