eth·ics
–plural noun2.the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics.
4.( usually used with a singular verb ) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.
I am really hurt to admit that my work, and the work of peers is being lifted directly for the benefit of others who have nothing to do with the works origins. Companies and Manufacturers scour the internet for work and ideas and instead of approaching artists, they just take whatever they like, change it enough for legality sake, and bank on it.
This might be legal, but it is not ethical. I understand, that we as human beings are enabled with the right to choose, and in that define our own ethics, especially if you aren't prompted by any sort of religious, family, artistic, business, or personal code of conduct. Because of this right to choose, our basic beliefs and in turn code of conduct, or ethics can differ widely.
I also have been a part of strange coincidences and happenings and I assure you, these are not them.
But understand this. What you do does not go unnoticed, and karma is a bitch.