Real Cybersquatting Really Sucks
"For a company just a few weeks old, Verizon Wireless sure doesn't take criticism very well." [Wired] (May 9, 2000) Verizon Attacks Critical Domain Names
Verizon Wireless threatened to sue 2600 under the Anticybersquatting Act for registering VerizonReallySucks.com. 2600 then registered VerizonShouldSpendMoreTimeFixingItsNetworkAndLessMoneyOnLawyers.com. [2600] (May 8, 2000) Verizon backs down from lawsuit threat
"According to news reports, Verizon is no longer pursuing legal action against 2600 due to our registration of verizonreallysucks.com." [2600] (September 12, 2000) Verizon Drops Suit Against 2600
News and discussion forum. [Slashdot] (September 13, 2000) Verizon Threatens 2600 Over Domain Name
News and discussion board about the dispute. [Slashdot] (May 8, 2000) (Add Your Site) |
