CompanySucks.com domains

[BorderPatrol]

Hello,

I recently acquired a CompanyNameSucks.com type of name from a drop. The company in question is a fairly large retailer.

I was wondering what the current climate is for these types of domains. I did some research before purchasing this name and found out these types of domains are considered Free Speech provided that they:

• Are not meant to confuse the visitor to the main site
• Are not meant to generate revenue
• Express and personal opinion

This is my goal for the site. I wish to let customers sound off on their grievances and help them figure out the best way to resolve their problems with said company.

Would I still be protected under Free Speech right, or has the climate gotten more hostile to these types of domains? Would I be in the clear provided that I use the name in good faith (relatively speaking)?

Thanks for your replies.

 

[IAmAllanShore]

Just wanted to give an update on TigerDirectSucks.com. I have switched it over to Joomla and added forums. The site is still very basic, but the forums should be working at least. I'll try to add more content throughout the week as I get reacquainted with Joomla.

So, if anyone has had any bad experiences with TD, please join the site and post in the forums.

Put the forum on the main page so when people arrive they see the discussion, rather than blank space - unless you plan on using that space in the near future, of course

-Allan :gl:

 

[Dave_Z]

Is that the index or middle finger? :D

 

[Timewarp]

Nice one Ronald Regging, Im happy to say I don't have anything to contribute because I already heard enough about TD to never shop with them!

 

[DnFloorCEO]

What's the point of owning a CompanySucks.com site if you can't make money off it?

 

[1NiteStand]

What's the point of owning a CompanySucks.com site if you can't make money off it?

To inform other people that the company sucks.. but yeah, might as well make some $ at the same time

 

[DNQuest.com]

For some people, it is about principle. For those who want to make money, they are squatters. Once you start making money from a "sucks" site, it may no longer be protected as freedom of speach and concidered a commercial venture.

 

[BitcoinDK]

Nicely put Philip.

A question? is it also seem commercial if one put a donation button to cover the hosting expenses?

 

[DNQuest.com]

Nicely put Philip.

A question? is it also seem commercial if one put a donation button to cover the hosting expenses?

The only person that could answer that is the person who would make the decision in a challenge.

 

[evertonian7uk]

i did see a suck site once with donations and they had to remove it, i remember reading something on the paypalsux one about donations, if you have a good look over the site you'll find it there,

going to check now.

its a nice looking site now with some dev, hopefully it gets the traffic so people can share there stories, would be a nice site the same size of paypal sux.com lol