Yes Shawn it is disappointing to see plugins getting press coverage that are blatant rip offs.

What's more disappointing is these plugin developers who add no value to the WordPress ecosystem at all by just copying other people's ideas and not innovating.

It would be refreshing to see developers come up with new ideas and new ways of helping WordPress users and the platform grow rather than cashing in on the hard work we have all put before them.

And shame on wptavern for not doing your research.