Widget same name?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by Doubird | Discussion: Stardock Support General
Hi, can someone submit a widget clock with the same name as one already in the gallery ?
Thanks
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:26 PM
I think this is what they are talking about Xiandi.
Reply #3 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:46 PM
Philly, exactly. I made a clock widget called DartBoard awhile ago... and today someone has one in the gallery with the same name. So I was wondering if someone was allowed to do that and Xiandi just explained that it would overwrite the other. Also if I tell someone to search to find my Dartboard clock, they might get the other clock instead. I will mention this to the person that submitted the clock and and see what he or she will do. Thanks.
Reply #4 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:50 PM
I would think the mods would normally catch that, but stuff does happen. 
Reply #5 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:58 PM
Forgot to mention: I thought when something was submitted that the names were automatically verified somehow. Are they?
p.s. I am not at all mad about the name thing... but I'm sure others would not like having a widget that uses the same one as theirs.
Reply #6 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:58 PM
Makes me wonder why there's no database of used user names,you know like when you register at a website
Reply #7 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:22 PM
Actually, there should be no problem at all. The EXE file for your clock is named DartBoardClock.exe. My file is named DartBoard Clock.exe (with a space.) Neither will overwrite the other one.
Reply #8 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:24 PM
The zip file asks does ask to overwrite. But it still can be confusing if I tell someone about my clock and tell them to search for it by name. They could download the wrong one. Anyhow. I think widget names should not be the same(even with just a space) because some people could get very mad if they see another widget with their name.
Reply #9 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:55 PM
Skins can have the same name, there's nothing unique about one unless it's trademarked or imitates another persons work.
Reply #10 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:54 PM
Out of respect, I would Not call one of clocks 'Foundation Clock' (already done by Tiggz) or 'SD Mini Clock' (done by Vad_M).etc. And if someone already had a clock with the name I gave mine, I would greatly change mine. So I hope there is some middle ground here as to a solution that suits all people.
Reply #11 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:02 PM
So as to keep peace, I have renamed my upload, and the accompanied zip and exe files.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:24 PM
The problem with that would be if someone had the older widget and then downloaded yours...yours would overwrite the older one. I recommend using a different name or altering it enough so it wont overwrite the older one.