Changing the name of the site?

**Jper** · 12-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by MBH

Hey Lou, not sure if you're worried, but I threw together some non ford backgrounds for the site if you want em. As far as I'm concerned they're yours to do whatever you want with.

I'm not particularly thrilled with any of them, but I don't want you to get in any legal trouble

Sick man, just sick! Maybe throw some sort of wheel, shift knob or some car related item in there somehow to give it the car forum look

**u1arunit** · 12-10-2008, 05:07 PM

I voted NO also. Making it SteelCityMusclecars would make it another fiasco web site that I would not bother going to.

**Inkdcountryboy** · 12-10-2008, 05:11 PM

i voted no. because i feel like we should have the right to this site staying the same were not "steel city mustangs" or "steel city fords" so why mess with the name? as long as it isnt a big hassle for you lou i would keep the name and wear it with pride

**Martin0660** · 12-10-2008, 05:18 PM

I voted "not sure". I would hate for the site to change a lot because of a more open format with the muscle car name.

On the other hand, being a more open format to other brands very well could bring more site sponsors on board to keep the site going. Of course, more people, more brands, and more sponsors would bring more issues.

Ultimately Lou, it's got to be your call. I would shit myself if I ended up with a letter from Ford wanting $5,000 and my domain name.

**Martin0660** · 12-10-2008, 05:46 PM

If you are bored, read through the thrread on TRS. It sure looks like the site owner was also making / selling decals using Ford logo's without licensing. Not saying that is the only reason, but might be what brought that site above the radar. Looks like that info started around page 50.

**HidalgoGT** · 12-10-2008, 05:46 PM

I Voted no cause I'm an asshole. I don't think ford has a leg to stand on. Imagine if someone owned rights to the horse "Mustang" How much they could sue Ford. I mean if you owned a Four legged Mustang You could come up with as much of a law suit against ford as they do to us for "Stang". If anything they should thank the sites for promoteing their cars. Instead of being dumbshits. Its a stang site and lets keep it that way.

**Sonic03snake** · 12-10-2008, 05:52 PM

I think everyone is missing my point, wether its right or wrong I don't need a letter demanding 5000.00 over a site that doesn't provide me a decent living.

**Martin0660** · 12-10-2008, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sonic03snake

I think everyone is missing my point, wether its right or wrong I don't need a letter demanding 5000.00 over a site that doesn't provide me a decent living.

That's what I wrote above. If a letter showed up wanting $5,000 over a web site it would give me a stroke. Although it sucks what is going on, it sure isnt worth the "fight".

**Sonic03snake** · 12-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

That's what I wrote above. If a letter showed up wanting $5,000 over a web site it would give me a stroke. Although it sucks what is going on, it sure isnt worth the "fight".

**Martin0660** · 12-10-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sonic03snake

Further information......................

http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=32875

A real response from Ford. It was indeed the manufacture / sale of unlicesnsed products that kicked this into motion. I'm not sure if "stangs" is even up for trademark debate, but it might be worth contacting the adress listed to see what the licesnse process really is. Fall back to the "muscle car" if it's costly / expensive / or utter BS ;)

**tylerstepp** · 12-10-2008, 06:06 PM

I like the site how it is. but I think Lou needs to do whats best for him. On the other hand opening to more than (fords or mustangs) may bring more problems !

**03 OW SVT** · 12-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by u1arunit

I voted NO also. Making it SteelCityMusclecars would make it another fiasco web site that I would not bother going to.

Well said Mark.

I vote to keep it SCS.

**Martin0660** · 12-10-2008, 06:12 PM

More information on what was happening at TRS

http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=32874

**Ares** · 12-10-2008, 06:34 PM

F Ford.

Take the mustang pic off and put in it's place a real mustang(4 legged variety) and tell'em to get bent.

**blizzard** · 12-10-2008, 06:39 PM

agreed. just keep things sorta vague (generic) and it'll stay cool. and for goodness sake DON'T do any banner ads for the Chevy Colorado!!

**SonofaBish** · 12-10-2008, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

me personaly i dont want it filling up with GM guys. im not hatin on them and i dont mind how it is now but i like how this site is small amd its just mustangs in the burgh

awww... is someone butthurt?

I think you should do what's best for you as the site owner. I think keeping it a small community is great - i havent' read thru ALL of the posts, but I'm sure that there is some way to keep the site a primarily Mustang community while taking off anything that Ford would get a stick up their ass about...

I don't think that this place would fill up with an enormous amount of stupid people if you opened it up to SteelCity Muscle Cars, but there might be a few more - too bad you can't be selective about who you let in and who you don't.... do your own style of Underwriting.

Eh, overall, i might be in a minority not being a Mustang owner, but i still think it should stay SteelCityStangs

**92306gt** · 12-10-2008, 06:46 PM

i hope the site doesnt change. SCS is my favorite site. it doesnt have all the cocky,smarta$$ a$$holes that most sites do but do what ya gotta do Lou.

**03 OW SVT** · 12-10-2008, 06:55 PM

I wouldn't change a thing Lou, until you are pressed to do so.

**wick** · 12-10-2008, 06:56 PM

Its hard to vote. I was talking to another non posting member about this a couple months ago. I like SCS for what it is. Granted there are assholes here. We all know it. Going to a basic general forum will bring many other "assholes" here. I also see the point of copyright infringement. I honestly dont understand how they can remotly do such a thing. As many have stated earlier, ford does not own "stang". All I can honestly say is you have to do whatever you have to do. If a certified letter showed up at your door demanding $5000 for this, I can say that nobody (members here) will be there to help bail it out. Nothing against this place but thats the way it is. If you gotta change it then change it.

**Flyin Monkey** · 12-10-2008, 07:08 PM

No, There are too many chicken littles running around in this world already. Don't become one of them. Wait until the wolf is pounding on the kitchen door before you start to worry.