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The Reds and Browns are knock-offs, just in case someone doesn't read closely
That wouldn't stop me from getting a few for playing around with, but I'm more inclined to stick with the real deal...if I were one who liked Reds and Browns.
For me it's a matter of moral integrity. It's the whole concept of a knock-off--copy of a design sold for less.
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So now I can buy both Blues and Blacks, and make Ghetto Greens and Ghetto Reds, for cheaper than it would cost for just Green switches.Will these consistently be in stock? Will be great if they are, for future reference...
So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?
Quote from: demik on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:12:42So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?Nobody's forcing anyone to buy anything here, so it doesn't really matter.If the buyer is ok with knock-offs, that's their choice.
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:24:33Quote from: demik on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:12:42So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?Nobody's forcing anyone to buy anything here, so it doesn't really matter.If the buyer is ok with knock-offs, that's their choice.But is the community supporting it? Cos I certainly am not.
Quote from: Candyflip on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:30:54Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:24:33Quote from: demik on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:12:42So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?Nobody's forcing anyone to buy anything here, so it doesn't really matter.If the buyer is ok with knock-offs, that's their choice.But is the community supporting it? Cos I certainly am not.Read at the top of your screen: "geekhack, keyboard enthusiasts". GH is a site for keyboard enthusiasts to share a common interest in this hobby, period. This is not a registrar, or a certification body. If you have some objections on Techkeys products contact them directly. GH does not have a rep that can speak for the "community".
Quote from: ideus on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:42:21Quote from: Candyflip on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:30:54Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:24:33Quote from: demik on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:12:42So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?Nobody's forcing anyone to buy anything here, so it doesn't really matter.If the buyer is ok with knock-offs, that's their choice.But is the community supporting it? Cos I certainly am not.Read at the top of your screen: "geekhack, keyboard enthusiasts". GH is a site for keyboard enthusiasts to share a common interest in this hobby, period. This is not a registrar, or a certification body. If you have some objections on Techkeys products contact them directly. GH does not have a rep that can speak for the "community".Whether you like it or not, it still shows it as the community supporting fakes. Go to a sneaker community and try to promote fake shoes and we will see how long that lasts.
How is it irrelevant? Its fakes being promoted.
How is it NOT being promoted? It was linked here, it is still up and by the looks of it some are okay with it. Is it because its from techkeys nobody is saying anything?
I didnt say you are promoting it, so calm your fake mod attitude.Simple question was asked and all these captains decided to reply.So ill ask again. Are we, as a community, okay with promoting fakes?
No im fine. I got the response i figured id get
?I make a new topic and all of you are just going to repeat what you have said. So I got the response I figured I would get.Dont typical demik me. If you have a problem go on and say it.
I asked a question. I didnt start arguments.You guys jumped down my throat because it was questioning a vendor that is liked here.
The Cherry MX patent has now expired. People are free to make clones of the design.It's only a fake if it's claiming to be a Cherry MX rather than an MX-style/compatible.[)amien
So I cant question what he sells?Gtfo.
Quote from: DamienG on Wed, 26 March 2014, 13:35:53The Cherry MX patent has now expired. People are free to make clones of the design.It's only a fake if it's claiming to be a Cherry MX rather than an MX-style/compatible.[)amienTHANK YOU for an actual response.
Quote from: demik on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:12:42So we are a community that is okay with selling knock offs?They're not exactly knock-offs. They are MX compatible switches. Is a QFR a knock-off of a Filco?
Would the red/brown switches work with the plates that allow for normal switch top removal?