justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 12:26pm
I added a disclaimer to the top bar of the page when an new user comes to the site. Logout if you want to check it out.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 6, 2010 12:31pm
Good idea.
Also, I know we have some mods that like to go over there and flame out, although, I think it has been a while. We need that to stop.
Also, I know we have some mods that like to go over there and flame out, although, I think it has been a while. We need that to stop.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 12:38pm
Yeah, Trueblue, I know you haven't done it in a while but please do not do anything over at jjhuddle now.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 12:40pm
I added the disclaimer in the footer as well so it is present on all pages of the site.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 12:41pm
I changed the title. Technically they aren't suing me yet.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 6, 2010 12:43pm
I still think this just a scare tactic, but you definitely need to cover your ass.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 6, 2010 1:03pm
Wow while I am not surprised by this I just don't see where they actually have a leg to stand on???
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 1:26pm
I talked with my lawyer friend and his friendly advice, since he isn't certified to practice in Ohio, is to just change the domain name.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 6, 2010 1:44pm
I would say to do that to keep any trouble that though may not have a leg to stand on will cost you at least time and money to perhaps prove. I would say do that as soon as possible.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 6, 2010 2:18pm
maybe www.notjjhuddle.com would shut them up?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 6, 2010 2:31pm
You should write them back and point out other websites using huddle as part of their domain name.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 3:06pm
Alright, so now I need to come up with a new "brand" for the website. Do I keep it Ohio High school themed and come up with a name that incorporates that or do I move the name and site more towards a general forum?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 3:07pm
I think I would prefer to move it towards a general discussion site (still keep the high school boards for those that use them) and maybe try to pick up more users outside of Ohio.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 3:07pm
This whole thing is a real pain in the ass.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 6, 2010 3:10pm
Well I think the forums are already labeled properly. The are not called Ohio Wrestling, Ohio Football, its just wrestling, football, etc...... I think just a site name change would suffice. What about something simple like freeboards.com, freemessageboards.com, buckfucknuts.com (LOL), gaygayrubble.com (LOL)!
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 6, 2010 3:16pm
I say general forum.justincredible wrote: Alright, so now I need to come up with a new "brand" for the website. Do I keep it Ohio High school themed and come up with a name that incorporates that or do I move the name and site more towards a general forum?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 6, 2010 3:23pm
I agree with keeping it a general discussion board..I mean..it's not like the HS boards are the most popular forums used on this site or anything.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 3:28pm
I own a domain that a buddy and I are working on together. It is still in its infancy so it might be easiest to just make this forum a part of it.
http://www.thejcomm.com
http://www.thejcomm.com
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 6, 2010 3:29pm
www.seriousbidness.org
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 6, 2010 3:32pm
That won't work either..it has 'http://www.', the letter 'j', and '.com' in it. That's way too similar to the address of the other place. They'll probably still sue you for that one.justincredible wrote: I own a domain that a buddy and I are working on together. It is still in its infancy so it might be easiest to just make this forum a part of it.
http://www.thejcomm.com
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 6, 2010 3:53pm
Will there be a way that when people try to go to freehuddle.com they will automatically be directed to the new site address?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 4:04pm
Yes, as long as they don't try and make me give up ownership of the domain.GoChiefs wrote: Will there be a way that when people try to go to freehuddle.com they will automatically be directed to the new site address?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 6, 2010 4:09pm
Damn..theres a bunch of nosey mother fuckers up on here! LOL
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2010 4:11pm
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 6, 2010 4:13pm
is www.tfisb.com free too?