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To: MINI USAMINI OWNERS AND/OR ENTHUSIASTS IN NORTH AMERICA PETITION FOR THE RIGHT OF MINICOOPERONLINE.COM TO EITHER RETAIN THE USE OF THE NAME "MINICOOPERONLINE.COM," OR BE PERMITTED TO USE A NAME WH... continue reading »
"Let's support Mark Ferguson. Let's sign the petition!"
"How silly. This web site only enchances the Mini name and popularity. Only an indiot will erroneously link the Mfg of MINIS OR MINI COOPERS to this web site. Can you say "Shooting Oneself in the Foot"? How about maybe " Scratch my Back and I'll..." Oh if "
"Corporations need to stop bullying thier supporters and consumers. Sounds like they don't really understand the value of word-of-mouth and a good reputation among thier consumers."
"I support this petition"
"Please play nice MINIUSA!"
"Wonderful way to ensure you continue to have enthusiasts for the Mini- keep alienating your customers until you have no job"
"Mini Existed before BMW bought it."
"Sounds more like MCO should file litigation to compensate for the free advertising and support it gives BMW. Why would any company not want to support a forum that promotes their product. The web isn't going anywere BMW. Get with the program. All you are "
"I support this petition"
"Let's witness avant garde marketing be destroyed by bureaucratic legal types that don't GET the cars anyway....."
"Of all the customers you choose to disrespect, you pick your most loyal ones. Smart!"
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"GROW UP!"
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"What purpose can this possibly serve? In very short order, Mini USA has established a widespread loyal following. The stimulation of small business focused around the Mini aftermarket has benifited the enthusiast and small business man alike. This move to"
"I support this petition"
"I am buying a MINI based on the effects of the community that surounds the car. Please don't allow the enthusiasm to be taken away. No one is trying to build a MINI to compete with BMW and BMW is not in the aftermarket world. Let folks trade on the MINI n"
"Such treatment of this sight will HURT Miniusa MORE than it will Help. A BIG MISTAKE is being made by BMW!!"
"Our coming through with the wait list purchase (So. CA) is dependent on BMW resolving this in favor of MINICOOPERONLINE. The ONLY reason we are even considering the MINI is from this forum. This is no exaggeration."
"I support this petition"
"Can I remind you, we are all on the same team."
"As a member of the miata.net forum, I would be horrified to find out we couldnt use the name 'Miata' in the description of the forum just because Mazda thought it would water down their trademark rights. I believe the name of a product, when used by anoth"
"I believe forbidding the use of the name will tarnish the corporate image of BMW as it has already been shown when VW did the same thing, please do not do this to your customers"
