firstdown
05-01-2008, 04:14 PM
yeah I even mentioned that basic point, I said I wasn't aware I was doing anything wrong since every fan site out there uses logos and stuff. They said they are aware of it but they can only deal with them as issues come up, whatever that meant. They even asked me if there are sites out there I wanted to direct them to and I said nah, I'm definitely not interested in throwing others under the bus.
I think our highlight videos got their attention and things just snowballed.
I would have given them links to any Dallas, Eagles, and Giant sites that you knew of just to get at them a little. Heck, I didn't even see this until today.
MPNRedskins
05-01-2008, 04:22 PM
I certainly understand the legal problems behind the IP and trademark issues, but man talk about shitting on the little guy.
"Hey, let's go find some of the most diehard, loyal NFL fans around, the guys who sit around and talk about their team all day long...let's find them, and force them to take anything NFL-related down!"
Brilliant plan. Way to encourage the fan base that made you all billionaires.
Absolutely perfect. Could not have said it any better myself even if I tried.
This is going to suck. The company I work for has thewarpath.net blocked. No more procrastinating at my desk reading Redskins Warpath. Fing Websense
Try thewarpath.org
Redskin Rich
05-01-2008, 04:54 PM
Matty,
I am sure this is not an easy time. I agree with not giving up a domain you own. If they want to purchase it, then... that is a different story. Of course, they are within their rights to stop us from using their logo's. Just stupid overall though.
Can I petition to change my user name so I don't get sued by the NFL?
12thMan
05-01-2008, 04:59 PM
Matt, just a suggestion..
What if I called Chris Gordon over at NBC 4 and "bring this up". Or do you think that would cause too much of a stink?
Matt, just a suggestion..
What if I called Chris Gordon over at NBC 4 and "bring this up". Or do you think that would cause too much of a stink?
I'd rather not go that route
12thMan
05-01-2008, 05:00 PM
I'd rather not go that route
Cool, I understand. Just wanted to check.
GMScud
05-01-2008, 05:21 PM
Eeesh. This sucks. Oh well, they can't change the quality of the posters and the discussions we have, and ultimately I guess that's all that matters. I suppose rather than embedding youtube videos we could just post links, right? I would think in that case the NFL would have to take it up with youtube and not us....
Sorry you had to deal with this, Matty. Thanks for taking the time to make the proper corrections and keeping us all in the loop.
Stuck in TX
05-01-2008, 05:25 PM
yeah thanks for everything Matty. I am sure the site quality will not go down. the NFL is being a huge douche right now but what can you do? I cant even get Redskins checks because I live in TX and Bank of America only supports the Cowboys. The way this is being handled only makes this site better IMO.