Do No Harm?

I have always been a big Google fanboy. And as far as I've always known, Google had a simple policy: Do No Harm. However, it seems that they now are intending to actually Do Some Harm.

I have always been a big Google fanboy. And as far as I've always known, Google had a simple policy: Do No Harm. However, it seems that they now are intending to actually Do Some Harm. Google is sueing a polish poet group who own the domain gmail.pl. Now, if these poets were actually using the domain to offer a similar webmail service, I'd consider Google's action justified. But since they are not, but instead just publish their poetry on the website, and 'gmail' is the acronym of the full name of the poet group, I start wondering about the reasons behind the lawsuit. This seems to be purely out of business reasons of wanting to own the gmail.* domain names. Since this poetry group was simply earlier in registering the domain, I think Google should just accept the loss and move on. Shame. I really still feel Google is great, but I really dislike this step.
February 18, 2007 - tags: world
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gravatar Marko: O that’s a shame, google should really move on and leave them.


February 23, 2007
gravatar Kilian: This is perfectly justified: If they do not defend their copyright (in this case the name “gmail” ;) they will lose it. Thats why they have to take such an “agressive” stance.


March 15, 2007
gravatar model trains: Model trains and model railroading is a great hobby for all to enjoy. Look for a new HO scale train set and start enjoying your free time.
February 9, 2012
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February 24, 2012
gravatar What is a Pharmacy Technician: Yeah I think this is a rather low blow from googles side. :|
March 20, 2012
gravatar China Wholesale: I was looking for some clear explanation of what was probably going to happen with this. Thanks!
April 17, 2012

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