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mfs As I understand it, you can’t use WordPress in the TLD but you can in the subdomain. That is, TheWordPressHelpers.com is not allowed, but TheWordPress.Helpers.com is. Technically, again as I understand it, both instances qualify as domains; domains that support websites. That is, to most people the difference would be negligible at best. The point being, if The Foundation’s intention is to eliminate confusion then allowing WordPress in a subdomain feels they may have left themselves open to sending conflicting messages; a disconnect that might, with the right legal argument, favor Yablon. Gray area and law tend to end up a roll of the dice. I’m certainly not taking sides. Personally, since using simple ol’ WP allows for a shorter domain name, as well as, for example, a shorter Twitter @handle, I would go with WP. Sure, WordPress spelled out is clearer but a biz model built on the name alone should probably have a Plan B. That is, WordPress in the name isn’t going to be enough. p.s. For anyone who is interested WordPressLawSuit.com was available as of a few minutes ago. :)
mfs
As I understand it, you can’t use WordPress in the TLD but you can in the subdomain. That is, TheWordPressHelpers.com is not allowed, but TheWordPress.Helpers.com is. Technically, again as I understand it, both instances qualify as domains; domains that support websites. That is, to most people the difference would be negligible at best.
The point being, if The Foundation’s intention is to eliminate confusion then allowing WordPress in a subdomain feels they may have left themselves open to sending conflicting messages; a disconnect that might, with the right legal argument, favor Yablon. Gray area and law tend to end up a roll of the dice.
I’m certainly not taking sides. Personally, since using simple ol’ WP allows for a shorter domain name, as well as, for example, a shorter Twitter @handle, I would go with WP. Sure, WordPress spelled out is clearer but a biz model built on the name alone should probably have a Plan B. That is, WordPress in the name isn’t going to be enough.
p.s. For anyone who is interested WordPressLawSuit.com was available as of a few minutes ago. :)
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