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Could Facebook Take Offense to This?

Discussion in 'Facebook' started by The Expert, Nov 22, 2009.

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    If I was to start a "Christian" social networking site called "FaithBook.com" (it's already taken...but suppose it wasn't) do you think that Facebook would take offense?

    Do you think they would have a leg to stand on to make me shut it down?
     
    The Expert, Nov 22, 2009 IP
  2. sydzapp

    sydzapp Well-Known Member

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    No, they would oppose only if you had the word 'Facebook' alongwith something else in the domain name.
     
    sydzapp, Nov 22, 2009 IP
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    bigcat1967 Active Member

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    I agree - FB doesn't own the name "Faith" - they can't do anything about it.

    btw-I like the name - did you start it up yet?
     
    bigcat1967, Nov 22, 2009 IP
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    ivanf Peon

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    No they wouldn't, if you had facebook1.com they would likely take offense to that domain. ;)
     
    ivanf, Nov 22, 2009 IP
  5. The Expert

    The Expert Peon

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    I have not started the site up. All descent versions of that domain are taken. I checked a few of them and they are mostly populated with lite sites that are more of a portal site than anything.

    I contacted one (the .com version) to see if they would be willing to sell, but I doubt the price they come back with will be reasonable.
     
    The Expert, Nov 22, 2009 IP
  6. Bill_Stanbrook

    Bill_Stanbrook Well-Known Member

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    Bill_Stanbrook, Nov 22, 2009 IP
  7. peterjim

    peterjim Peon

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    no you have to make your new fan page this is batter. yuo have to make your new site & brands
     
    peterjim, Nov 23, 2009 IP
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    omarabid Well-Known Member

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    normally no, so if you want to buy you probably should go for it :)
     
    omarabid, Nov 23, 2009 IP
  9. fbwebmaster

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    where did fan pages came from in this discussion? :eek:
    lols

    to the OP: no it can't be challenged
     
    fbwebmaster, Nov 23, 2009 IP
  10. bootlace

    bootlace Peon

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    Faithbook should be allowed and facebook wont have the trademark to that, but you should check if any other company register that name.
     
    bootlace, Nov 23, 2009 IP