[RESOLVED] Usage of VBForums Logo in Facebook

[Siddharth Rout]

Hi Brad/JP

As many of us are aware that there are many groups in facebook. I have created a group in facebook by the name of vbforums.com

I also have an option of uploading a pic for that group...

My question is that can I use the vbforums logo for that group? The only problem that I see is the checkbox(see picture)

Right now the group doesn't have any logo.

From a publicity perspective, I feel it should be allowed but then that is just my opinion. If I cannot use the logo then maybe I will have to just design a simple logo...

Please suggest.

[brad jones]

We'd need to own and control the FaceBook group in order to avoid any legal issues with copyright/trademark infringement. Joe should be the one to setup and control a Facebook group (and page/fanpage) for VBForums.

In general, we want the discussions here and not on someone else's site, so we tend to not be big at creating discussion areas on other social networks.

Brad!



Brad!

[dclamp]

Brad!



Brad!

Hmm, someone is tired...

[Nightwalker83]

In general, we want the discussions here and not on someone else's site, so we tend to not be big at creating discussion areas on other social networks.

Brad!

Well, JupiterMedia could buy FaceBook then it wouldn't be on someone else's site!

[dclamp]

JupiterMedia no longer exists

It is not WebMediaBrands

[dee-u]

JupiterMedia no longer exists

It is not WebMediaBrands

Definitely, someone is tired.

[dclamp]

gah i am... i meant "it is now..."

[Siddharth Rout]

Thanks Brad. So what do you suggest? Me deleting the group and let Joe create one? or not to have one altogether in facebook?

Edit: on 2nd Thoughts forget it... I realized It is not worth the trouble!!!! I have deleted the group....

Thanks once again...

[chris128]

Just in case anyone doesnt know, every member on here has their own mini profile where people can leave comments and I think you can upload a picture or two. Whilst its no facebook, it might be enough to satisfy some of your social networking needs :P

[brad jones]

Just in case anyone doesnt know, every member on here has their own mini profile where people can leave comments and I think you can upload a picture or two. Whilst its no facebook, it might be enough to satisfy some of your social networking needs :P

Yep -
We don't have 'walls', but you can post on someone's visitor page. You can post pictures in your gallery. If you are a Power Poster, you can create social groups (if you aren't a power poster, you can ask and someone that is might be willing to create a group if it fits the forum). etc. etc. etc.

btw -

VBForums is a part of Internet.com.
Internet.com is currently owned by WebMediaBrands.

For the most part, best to simply think of VBForums as being a part of Internet.com. It is simpler that way

[Lord Orwell]

internet.com? that domain must have set them back a few dollars.

[JPnyc]

I think we got as a gift for being in Al Gore's wedding party.

[brad jones]

internet.com? that domain must have set them back a few dollars.

Actually, in my book, Web 2.0 Heroes (shameless plug), you can learn what internet.com cost Alan Meckler (WebMediaBrands). I interview him in the book.

In 1997, we got an opportunity to buy the domain name Internet.com from a company that was going bankrupt. We bought that for $250,000 in the spring of that year, and changed our name to Internet.com"

There is more, so check out the interview in the book

Brad!