I'm not getting a lot of help in the discussion, I think mainly because the biggest voices are people that either promote or enjoy replica chips. There is a poll and 2/3 of voters agree that design copies are not a good thing but not many people are arguing the position.

One member brought up the fact that I might get more traction by wording the "Code" as a positive, so I tried the following. Please tell me what you think because I value your opinions.
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ChipTalk Creativity Canon
"Encourage Original Poker Chip Designs"

I subscribe to the following guidelines regarding the design of poker chip artwork intended for use on a custom poker chip, plaque or other gaming related items.

Chip design artwork should be original in design, concept and implementation and should not represent usage of preexisting artwork whether personal or commercial in nature.

Presentation and support of chip design artwork should embody promotion of original design whether as a collective effort of others or as a single effort by the designer.

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