I'm confused. How is using a stock template a "rip-off"? If you design something with a stock photo, is your entire design a rip-off? If you use a popular library such as Bootstrap, is your site a rip-off? It's lazy, sure. But you honestly weren't expecting anything else.
>There’s nothing wrong with going with a cheaper freelancer instead of hiring an expensive agency, just like there’s nothing wrong with choosing McDonalds over a 3-star restaurant.
Totally, but this is like reviewing an egg mcfuffin and being disappointed they didn't serve you pastured eggs. There's a disclaimer near the beginning of the article about a potential conflict of interest. When I first read it, I blew it off thinking "oh that's not necessary, this is just a bit of fun." In hindsight, the article reads like an ad. I was expecting a little more from the tag line "An epic tale of deception, stolen artwork, and crappy logos."
Whoa, that's one hell of a bullshit disclaimer. Even after reading it (and it's not exactly highlighted), it was unclear that Folyo was his company. Definitely sketchy.
To be fair to the author, in the disclaimer it is stated, "my startup Folyo". So it is pretty clear that an opinion and competing biz model are assumed, which is why their is a disclosure. The conclusions can certainly be disputed though
>There’s nothing wrong with going with a cheaper freelancer instead of hiring an expensive agency, just like there’s nothing wrong with choosing McDonalds over a 3-star restaurant.
Totally, but this is like reviewing an egg mcfuffin and being disappointed they didn't serve you pastured eggs. There's a disclaimer near the beginning of the article about a potential conflict of interest. When I first read it, I blew it off thinking "oh that's not necessary, this is just a bit of fun." In hindsight, the article reads like an ad. I was expecting a little more from the tag line "An epic tale of deception, stolen artwork, and crappy logos."