ARS terminate account because of a phrase - GoFuckYourself.com

swami · 10-08-2003, 01:51 PM

One of my friends has had their account with Adult revenue service terminated because their site has a phrase that

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"contains \"girls gone wild\". This phrase is trademarked and is in our Terms of Service."

Is this absurd or in the U.S. can anybody trademark a simple phrase like this and have it protected in such a riduculous manner.

spamofon · 10-08-2003, 02:03 PM

You've got mail!!!

now i am in a serious trouble from AOl

Sly_RJ · 10-08-2003, 02:05 PM

How was the phrase used? "Girls Gone Wild" is almost becoming a common term, I've used it in conversations before when not referring to the product. You would think they would offer a little leniency.

XxXotic · 10-08-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
How was the phrase used? "Girls Gone Wild" is almost becoming a common term, I've used it in conversations before when not referring to the product. You would think they would offer a little leniency.

anything to not have to pay a webmaster

WiredGuy · 10-08-2003, 02:09 PM

I would imagine a warning should be in place since terms get added to their TOS without webmasters really knowing about it. Just a casual reminder to change the phrase would be enough if you ask me...

On another note, I didn't realize ARS had started becoming so concerned with copyrights, it's about time after all my complaints.

WG

PerfectionGirls · 10-08-2003, 02:10 PM

Yep.. protect the pedos name. lol

He (the girls gone wild guiy) is still in jail for on charges of shooting and and having sex with minors. I think he has more to worry about then someone using "his phrase".

beemk · 10-08-2003, 02:10 PM

he was probably terminated because of the way he used it. if he was using it on a site for an insane asylum he would have been in the clear. but still they should have given him a warning first, most people dont read over the TOS with a fine tooth comb.

swami · 10-08-2003, 02:29 PM

The term (which he has removed) was just the anchor text for a link to a wild girl site.

brand0n · 10-08-2003, 02:31 PM

so remove ggw from the site and email them

gornyhuy · 10-08-2003, 02:33 PM

Seems a little harsh... was it your first offense or are you a serial pain in the ass for them?

swami · 10-08-2003, 02:34 PM

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You've got mail!!!

???

swami · 10-08-2003, 02:36 PM

He has only been using them for a month.No prior trouble.

DrGuile · 10-08-2003, 02:39 PM

Ill bet you 100$ this is not as it seems.

I can garantee there is prior trouble or a warning of some kind.

Also, why isnt the person posting for his/her self?

Who are you?

Marc De · 10-08-2003, 02:43 PM

We don't terminate accounts. We put accounts on hold. If your account was put on hold for the use of Girls Gone Wild that is so you will contact us immediately about changing it.

GGW is VERY strict in protecting their brand.

Simply remove, reply, and you'll be all set!

detoxed · 10-08-2003, 02:45 PM

Bottom line is if you do something against the rules and get cancelled, its your fault. Read your sponsors terms and rules and OBEY them! If they say you cant write "and" anywhere on your pages and you do, well they can cancel you whenever the hell they feel like it. They make the rules.

Not that I agree with that.

swami · 10-08-2003, 02:47 PM

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Ill bet you 100$ this is not as it seems.

How do you want to place this bet?

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Account xxxxxxx has been terminated for the following reason:

Theo · 10-08-2003, 02:51 PM

im wondering if GGW tapes are still advertised heavily in States like in the past. They hit europe as well lately with some annoying tv commercials.

MattB · 10-08-2003, 02:53 PM

swami,

Please have your friend email either me at [email protected] or [email protected] with your account number and we will look into the situation. Thank you.

clubsexy · 10-08-2003, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
im wondering if GGW tapes are still advertised heavily in States like in the past. They hit europe as well lately with some annoying tv commercials.

Dude, that's all that's on late night TV on satalite, on channels like comedy central, E, and others like that.....

Are you Tired of the same girls flashing the same tits.....

Of course not!

OzMan · 10-08-2003, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
im wondering if GGW tapes are still advertised heavily in States like in the past. They hit europe as well lately with some annoying tv commercials.

Not as much lately
Waitin' for the next Snoop one

quantum-x · 10-08-2003, 03:02 PM

ARS did promise a few months back to be much more vigilant with the TOS..

swami · 10-08-2003, 03:06 PM

Mattb wrote

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Please have your friend email either me

He changed the phrase to "sex girls"(I hope none owns that

) and replied to [email protected] .
So far no feedback.
This guy is my mate who I got into this game and now he kicks my butt but still isn't clued up in to how everything works

HarlotCash Dyker · 10-08-2003, 03:12 PM

Law:
You can use 18 consecutive words ( to desribe something from previously used text - More than that is considered plagerism.
Words or part of - If a company/site says they own certain words - All you need to do is run a check on those words and find out when they were first used -
Playboy - For example - Try and screw anybody that uses that term -
In an English court - Playboy would lose hands down as the term Was used in a 1926 novel - Long before the magazine ever existed.

MattB · 10-08-2003, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by swami
Mattb wrote
He changed the phrase to "sex girls"(I hope none owns that ) and replied to [email protected] .
So far no feedback.
This guy is my mate who I got into this game and now he kicks my butt but still isn't clued up in to how everything works

swami,

I talked to Jen and she has already received the email and responded.

If you or your friend has any more issues or questions about anything, please feel free to contact your wmsupport rep or myself at any time and they will be happy to help you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

nosey · 10-08-2003, 03:40 PM

OzMan · 10-08-2003, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by clubsexy

Dude, that's all that's on late night TV on satalite, on channels like comedy central, E, and others like that.....

Are you Tired of the same girls flashing the same tits.....

Of course not!

cooool

see my sig for reason to be happy

Cash · 10-09-2003, 12:22 AM

If a common term such as GGW is banned, next time it will be sex (because of sex.com), amateur pages, deepthroat (because of the classic movie with the same name), etc.
ggw is not a name but some commonly used words.

stevecore · 10-09-2003, 12:27 AM

back at the start of GGW when it was brand new, i had a top 10 google listing for a ProAdult site under the same name. the site was making killer sales then a nice lil C&D letter arrived so all that came to an end.

harvey · 10-09-2003, 12:34 AM

ban the word pastrami. It bothers me

[Brian] · 10-09-2003, 12:40 AM

Your friend should be glad ... ARS sucks.

beemk · 10-09-2003, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by OzMan

Not as much lately
Waitin' for the next Snoop one

dont hold your breath

makefuckingmoney · 10-09-2003, 01:03 AM

ARS is still top dog..i do very well on their free memberships..

Chris

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10-08-2003, 02:29 PM	#8
swami Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: vanuatu Posts: 1,989	The term (which he has removed) was just the anchor text for a link to a wild girl site.

10-08-2003, 02:33 PM	#10
gornyhuy Chafed. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Face Down in Pussy Posts: 18,041	Seems a little harsh... was it your first offense or are you a serial pain in the ass for them? __________________ icq:159548293

10-08-2003, 02:36 PM	#12
swami Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: vanuatu Posts: 1,989	He has only been using them for a month.No prior trouble.

10-08-2003, 02:39 PM	#13
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10-08-2003, 02:43 PM	#14
Marc De Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 632	We don't terminate accounts. We put accounts on hold. If your account was put on hold for the use of Girls Gone Wild that is so you will contact us immediately about changing it. GGW is VERY strict in protecting their brand. Simply remove, reply, and you'll be all set!

10-08-2003, 02:45 PM	#15
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	Bottom line is if you do something against the rules and get cancelled, its your fault. Read your sponsors terms and rules and OBEY them! If they say you cant write "and" anywhere on your pages and you do, well they can cancel you whenever the hell they feel like it. They make the rules. Not that I agree with that.

10-08-2003, 02:51 PM	#17
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	im wondering if GGW tapes are still advertised heavily in States like in the past. They hit europe as well lately with some annoying tv commercials.

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quantum-x Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ICQ: 251425 Fr/Au/Ca Posts: 6,863	ARS did promise a few months back to be much more vigilant with the TOS..

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stevecore Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,130	back at the start of GGW when it was brand new, i had a top 10 google listing for a ProAdult site under the same name. the site was making killer sales then a nice lil C&D letter arrived so all that came to an end.

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harvey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 9,266	ban the word pastrami. It bothers me __________________ This post is endorsed by CIA, KGB, MI6, the Mafia, Illuminati, Kim Jong Il, Worldwide Ninjas Association, Klingon Empire and lolcats. Don't mess around with it, just accept it and embrace the truth

10-09-2003, 12:40 AM	#30
[Brian] Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,523	Your friend should be glad ... ARS sucks.

10-09-2003, 01:03 AM	#32
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