Dangerous Games (anti brand named domains)

johnb6452 · 08-23-2009, 11:30 AM

Hi, comrades!
I`m going to take such type of domain - anti"BrandName".com , and i need someone`s advice. What do you think about it ? Is it safely, or maybe to take anti"MisprintedBrandName".com ?

cwinhall · 08-23-2009, 01:49 PM

if your intention is to make a hate site of it. There no problem whatsoever with that.

snowberry · 08-23-2009, 02:50 PM

isn't that kind of name overtly actionable?

pmorrison2588 · 08-23-2009, 08:11 PM

If you are desperate for making such a site, then you may go for the second name, as it doesn't sound that harsh.

johnb6452 · 08-24-2009, 05:59 AM

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isn't that kind of name overtly actionable?

I don`t know. Ask myself the same question.
Weighing the pros and cons. Is it written in the law ?

-Adam- · 08-24-2009, 06:16 AM

Well if paypalsucks.com can and has successfully continued to get away with it I imagine as long as your site has merit to it you'll be all right for the most part.

cwinhall · 08-24-2009, 09:02 AM

It's called freedom of speech people, I'm pretty sure everyone has heard of it. As long as you keep the website centered around just verbal discussions then you cannot get in trouble for that.

johnb6452 · 08-24-2009, 09:59 AM

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...As long as you keep the website centered around just verbal discussions then you cannot get in trouble for that.

There is a grain of truth.

mojojo · 08-24-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by cwinhall

It's called freedom of speech people, I'm pretty sure everyone has heard of it. As long as you keep the website centered around just verbal discussions then you cannot get in trouble for that.

yep, it's called freedom of speech and free publicity

zoogo · 08-25-2009, 06:12 PM

You have to be careful because trademark laws still apply.

PaypalSucks.com is an exception because PayPal has a huge monopoly over that niche and they know its doing little bad and much good for their service, but at any point where the opposite is true, they will claim trademark or libel against them.

**enlytend** · 08-26-2009, 02:40 AM

If you want to put up a site like that, get a good lawyer who can tell you exactly what you can and can't do.

One thing nobody's mentioned yet - you can't make ANY profit on it. Not a cent. You can't even accept donations. This type of site has to be strictly non-commercial.

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johnb6452 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: doesn`t matter Posts: 8	Dangerous Games (anti brand named domains) Hi, comrades! I`m going to take such type of domain - anti"BrandName".com , and i need someone`s advice. What do you think about it ? Is it safely, or maybe to take anti"MisprintedBrandName".com ? Last edited by johnb6452; 08-23-2009 at 11:32 AM. Reason: Misprint

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zoogo NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stillness Posts: 536	You have to be careful because trademark laws still apply. PaypalSucks.com is an exception because PayPal has a huge monopoly over that niche and they know its doing little bad and much good for their service, but at any point where the opposite is true, they will claim trademark or libel against them. __________________ Good luck!

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enlytend Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,150 Follow @enlytend	If you want to put up a site like that, get a good lawyer who can tell you exactly what you can and can't do. One thing nobody's mentioned yet - you can't make ANY profit on it. Not a cent. You can't even accept donations. This type of site has to be strictly non-commercial. __________________ Enlytend Solutions - Internet marketing and web development Was my advice helpful? Please consider a small donation to the National Canine Cancer Foundation - a tax deductible 501(c)(3)that directly funds cancer research

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08-23-2009, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
cwinhall NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 173	if your intention is to make a hate site of it. There no problem whatsoever with that.

08-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
snowberry Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 399	isn't that kind of name overtly actionable?

08-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
pmorrison2588 Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 36	If you are desperate for making such a site, then you may go for the second name, as it doesn't sound that harsh.

08-24-2009, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
cwinhall NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 173	It's called freedom of speech people, I'm pretty sure everyone has heard of it. As long as you keep the website centered around just verbal discussions then you cannot get in trouble for that.

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