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I very much agree with you. I wish we could discuss this topic without the loyalty/emotion attached to any particular vendor and simply on the merits of what is generally accepted as ‘right’ vs. ‘wrong’. Given this IS a jewelry forum, and people do come here for input, ideas, inspiration, suggestions, etc., it’d be great if there was a less acrimonious thread we could point to and say “here is where the suggested boundaries lie with regard to inspired-by pieces”.
If this is truly what you want, rather than the gossip, drama and pontificating these threads generate, it's not at all difficult. Start a thread with no names, but discussing the principles and issues. Nobody is saying you can't discuss this. My issue is that these threads almost always amount to internet bullying. Pillorying people who have no avenue of response is abhorrent.
And as for all suggestions of suing - there is no illegality here. This is an ethical issue at best, an issue of personal opinion at least.