Interesting move by ICM - GoFuckYourself.com

baddog · 08-25-2011, 03:46 PM

They have a list of hundreds, possibly thousands of celebrities that have had their names permanently banned from the new .xxx adults-only internet domain at no cost to them.

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El Reg can reveal that everyone from Justin Bieber to Piers Morgan has had their .xxx address placed into a permanent "reserved" status by the registry manager, ICM Registry.

I wonder ow this is going to work out for them.

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looky_lou · 08-25-2011, 03:58 PM

Nice that they are able to pick the winners and the losers in this. Just like the fucking government.

Klen · 08-25-2011, 04:02 PM

Lol they blocked osamabinladen.xxx

Domain Diva · 08-25-2011, 04:05 PM

I think this is a smart move that they planned well in advance.

The celeb domains would have given them a headace so instead thier PR dept say they will hold them...but think about it more and you will realise that these names are popular and will produce traffic, so they will put paid links or some type of parking system into place to make sure they actually make $$$$ even if its only promoting ICM.

Socks · 08-25-2011, 04:18 PM

"reserved"

They mean they're putting them into the cellar to age like fine wine.

Barry-xlovecam · 08-25-2011, 04:34 PM

They were afraid of the litigation expense perhaps ...

baddog · 08-25-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Domain Diva

I think this is a smart move that they planned well in advance.

The celeb domains would have given them a headace so instead thier PR dept say they will hold them...but think about it more and you will realise that these names are popular and will produce traffic, so they will put paid links or some type of parking system into place to make sure they actually make $$$$ even if its only promoting ICM.

That could probably be said about any domain that was protected. I wonder if an attorney could argue that a precedent has been set and that copyright holders should expect the same courtesy.

LeRoy · 08-25-2011, 04:42 PM

So no baddog.xxx ???

porno jew · 08-25-2011, 04:45 PM

great move. thanks for the free icm promo.

baddog · 08-25-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LeRoy

So no baddog.xxx ???

That is what I am wondering. Will my name be protected?

baddog · 08-25-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by porno jew

great move. thanks for the free icm promo.

How exactly was that a promotion?

Redrob · 08-25-2011, 04:58 PM

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Hundreds, possibly thousands of celebrities have had their names permanently banned from the new .xxx adults-only internet domain.

El Reg can reveal that everyone from Justin Bieber to Piers Morgan has had their .xxx address placed into a permanent "reserved" status by the registry manager, ICM Registry.

This means that cybersquatters or crafty porn webmasters will not be able to register domains such as Beyonce.xxx or BritneySpears.xxx to drive traffic to their sites.

It also means that many celebrities will not have to pay to protect their personal brands in the forthcoming .xxx "sunrise period" or take cybersquatters to court in future.

Link to Article

If ICM doesn't offer the same service to adult stars, the action shows they don't respect adult stars the same as regular celebrities.

Again, it show how little they have in common with our industry.

Personally, looks to me like the adult stars are about to be

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Just my opinion....

baddog · 08-25-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrob

Link to Article

If ICM doesn't offer the same service to adult stars, the action shows they don't respect adult stars the same as regular celebrities.

Again, it show how little they have in common with our industry.

Personally, looks to me like the adult stars are about to be

.......

Just my opinion....

Even more so, what about pepsi.xxx or toyrus.xxx or anyone/thing else that has a trademark. Sorry, realize I said copyright above, meant trademark.

spazlabz · 08-25-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

That could probably be said about any domain that was protected. I wonder if an attorney could argue that a precedent has been set and that copyright holders should expect the same courtesy.

I too am curious about this... damn why did I drop out of law school!

Domain Diva · 08-25-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

That could probably be said about any domain that was protected. I wonder if an attorney could argue that a precedent has been set and that copyright holders should expect the same courtesy.

Well its still a win-win for ICM in my view.

First they ask everyone to pay to protect thier domains and those bigger trademark holders or corps with good lawyers who object get the " ok we will protect it from registration deal" making it look like they are doing something to address the issue. Following this expect some type of page saying protected from registration with links or ICM promotion.

Using this method would make for a great excuse to have thier logo or links on pages such as pepsi and coke for example.

Dont be surprised if you see them offer all types of sweet deals , I think they have this all planned out from every angle.

PornMD · 08-25-2011, 07:02 PM

From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been.

BlackCrayon · 08-25-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PornMD

From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been.

yep, i don't see how they can pick and choose what to protect and what not to.

baddog · 08-25-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PornMD

From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been.

My point exactly.

PiracyPitbull · 08-25-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PornMD

From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been.

one can hope

though, that whole deal smells of the foulest shit.

V_RocKs · 08-25-2011, 08:55 PM

From a legal standpoint they don't have to do shit... Domain names are not real estate...

will76 · 08-25-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

They have a list of hundreds, possibly thousands of celebrities that have had their names permanently banned from the new .xxx adults-only internet domain at no cost to them.

I wonder ow this is going to work out for them.

Source

sets a precedent for others, how can they do that for free for celebrities but black male others, including companies ?

will76 · 08-25-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Domain Diva

Well its still a win-win for ICM in my view.

First they ask everyone to pay to protect thier domains and those bigger trademark holders or corps with good lawyers who object get the " ok we will protect it from registration deal" making it look like they are doing something to address the issue. Following this expect some type of page saying protected from registration with links or ICM promotion.

Using this method would make for a great excuse to have thier logo or links on pages such as pepsi and coke for example.

Dont be surprised if you see them offer all types of sweet deals , I think they have this all planned out from every angle.

from my view, they are so stupid and ill planned they couldn't punch themselves out of a wet paper bag. It really looks like they are making up shit as they go along.

Rochard · 08-25-2011, 09:40 PM

So celebrities don't have to pay, but everyone else does.

baddog · 08-25-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

So celebrities don't have to pay, but everyone else does.

Some celebs, not all.

Redrob · 08-26-2011, 06:18 AM

To me, it looks like discrimination at its worse......a real putdown for adult stars and starlets telling them they don't rate an exemption.

pornguy · 08-26-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

That could probably be said about any domain that was protected. I wonder if an attorney could argue that a precedent has been set and that copyright holders should expect the same courtesy.

I agree with you on that thought and hope it happens.. it would be a slap in the face to them.

Barry-xlovecam · 08-26-2011, 06:37 AM

Money, guns and lawyers ...

Money talks and bullshit walks.

There are no principles nor ethics involved in this .xxx matter.

ottopottomouse · 08-26-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PornMD

From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been.

+1
can't see who is going to put up the money to challenge it though compared to the size of the blocking fee.

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PornMD Mainstream Businessman Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,291	From a legal standpoint, it should be all or nothing. Either they grant every trademark holder the right to block their name from registration for free, or they don't grant any trademark holder that courtesy. They're going to attract a bigger shitstorm than they had been. __________________ Want to crush it in mainstream with Facebook ads? Hit me up.

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