Even ethics does not put food on the table or pay the bills. For me, the question always comes down to, who would get hurt in the deal. If the answer is no one, or the only big corporate owner isn't doing anything with the product, then I'm a lot more likely to consider something like that. Obviously, you have to be aware that if your product makes money, you could be liable for money on down the road, but come on, we're Americans here, and we never worry about things in the future. The other fun thing to consider is just rewriting the same application over without looking at any of the current code. Then, it comes down to patentable ideas, which is probably something the company wouldn't get involved in.
No, ethics doesn't put food on the table, but they sure help me sleep at night. Money is not driving force for me, I'd rather be able to look at myself in the mirror and respect myself.
Perhaps some of your statement was tongue and cheek (I
hope so) but as an American, I'm offended with your statement
"but come on, we're Americans here, and we never worry about things in the future."
I am indeed an American and being one is not mutually exclusive of having ethics and/or doing the right thing. I am astounded at times to hear of all the people who think ripping off their employer even if they are "big corporate owner". Stealing is stealing.
"consider is just rewriting the same application" That I believe is a workable solution. I rather doubt that the idea is patentable, certainly the code is probably not. I guess it depends on any agreements he's signed with his employer and how unique the code is.
Peggie Brown
Brown Holdings LLC Group
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