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Kottke claims Homage as a defence.

Nike were outed by 37 Signals amongst others for emulating Discord's 1984 album cover graphics.

Kottke claims it was simple homage.

Isn't punk all about taking without permission? Or does that not apply when you don't like the folks doing the taking? Lighten up, Discord.

Bullshit. If I paid homage to Nike by using their tick of approval I would be hit by a legal in two seconds flat.

If I paid homage to Kottke by emulating his site design I would be on the receiving end of his word skills just as fast.

Nike are responsible, and some aside to homage just doesn't cut the mustard for a corporation that runs on legal fine points and is anything but punk.

Nike understands what's happened, therefore the appropriate apology. Thank goodness Kottke doesn't run a major international corporation.

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