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Old 03-26-2003, 08:37 AM   #1
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Is NIGHTSURF abusing CYBEREROTICA and other TRADEMARKS?

When I search for

cybererotica
adult check
karas
adult.com

on http://search.msn.com

and many many more

I get:

You have entered a search term that is likely to return adult content.

Click here for search results on 'adult.com' at NightSurf.com
NightSurf.com is an independent adult search service.

Warning: If you are under 18 or live in an area where it is illegal for you to view explicit content, please revise your search.

Are they abusing trademarks?

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Old 03-26-2003, 08:49 AM   #2
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yes these guys are con artists
whether you search for blacks on blondes, Angels of Porn, Cyber erotica...alll take you to ifriends..it's totally untargetted and robbing people of their brand names..msn needs to can these idiots
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Old 03-26-2003, 08:50 AM   #3
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Nightsurf is run by ClickCash/IFriends and they have purchased any spots of that type. So while it is shitty, they are at least paying for it in accordance with the SE rules, not stealing it like common thieves.

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Old 03-26-2003, 08:55 AM   #4
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But why did MICROSOFT sell them trademarked keywords.

I don't understand it.
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Old 03-26-2003, 08:59 AM   #5
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It's a way for ninemsn to keep an arms length from
adult, while still get paid per click by Webpower.
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Old 03-26-2003, 09:00 AM   #6
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Nightsurf is run by ClickCash/IFriends and they have purchased any spots of that type. So while it is shitty, they are at least paying for it in accordance with the SE rules, not stealing it like common thieves.

Paying MS to let them cash in on someone elses trademark does not make it any less of a theft.

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Old 03-26-2003, 09:05 AM   #7
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You'll find the same result from 'adult sex' as 'adult.com'
Once adult terms are typed in and you are passed to Nightsurf, it ceases to be a SE and becomes just an Adult portal.
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Old 03-26-2003, 10:43 AM   #8
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thats for sure!
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Old 03-26-2003, 11:41 AM   #9
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Some lawyer should stop this trademark abusing.
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Old 03-26-2003, 01:09 PM   #10
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Ah, I wondered why they never answered my ad rate queries. All becomes clear.
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Old 03-26-2003, 01:26 PM   #11
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These is just a bunch of stupid abusers.
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Old 03-26-2003, 01:29 PM   #12
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Old 03-26-2003, 01:33 PM   #13
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Quote:
Originally posted by web4x
When I search for

cybererotica
adult check
karas
adult.com

on http://search.msn.com

and many many more

I get:

You have entered a search term that is likely to return adult content.

Click here for search results on 'adult.com' at NightSurf.com
NightSurf.com is an independent adult search service.

How is that trademark abusement? Is is saying do you want to search for "adult.com" at Nightsurf.com. Not that the results are on adult.com's site.

Warning: If you are under 18 or live in an area where it is illegal for you to view explicit content, please revise your search.

Are they abusing trademarks?
No
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Old 03-26-2003, 01:34 PM   #14
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nightsurf buys all the adult traffic from the SE


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Old 03-26-2003, 02:07 PM   #15
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Just wondering how long their contract with MSN will last.
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Old 03-26-2003, 06:41 PM   #16
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Old 03-26-2003, 06:43 PM   #17
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These is just a bunch of stupid abusers.
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Old 03-26-2003, 06:55 PM   #18
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The only thing I find odd is that so many didn't know about this especially when the guy starting the thread considers himself a bit of an SE guru
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Old 03-28-2003, 02:38 PM   #19
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No, you are only abusing a trademark if you are using it to sell a similiar product, with the intent to deceive.

Note the qualifier, "Click here for search results on 'adult.com' at NightSurf.com." They do not say there will be content, just that you can look for other content on Nightsurf.

Can't blame them, if I had that much money I would do the same damn thing.
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Old 04-05-2003, 06:48 AM   #20
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Old 04-05-2003, 07:19 AM   #21
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I don't see anything wrong with it. For example, what if i had a mainstream website, and i only dealt with mainstream searches? That is, there are no adult results within my index. Should i just show them a page saying "no results"

Or should i send the surfer to a page that actually has something somewhat relevant, AND get paid for it? You can bet your ass i'd do it. Some of you people need to stop bitching.
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