Isengard said:
If I found out that he made the other person do a site just like mine, I'm gonna hack his web site until he's tired and put it off line
Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to see your design.
As a designer and a writer, I have had it happen to me... My ideas ripped off. I learned to NEVER do any sort of actual design beyond a rough draft and showing the
client (insert the word "idiot" here if you want) my portfolio. I now get 1/2 of the money up front before proceeding. I had to force myself to do this because I hate the business end of my work - but guess what, I have NEVER been turned down when I do business this way - Oh, contract! I make 'em sign a contract....