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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 »
"I feel the changing of MINICOOPERONLINE would be a big mistake by BMW/MINI. We Mini owners have a place to go and boast, learn about and congregate about our MINIS. The name in no way implies an affiliation with BMW in any way. I don't understand what BMW"
"minicooperonline.com has been a terrific asset to the MINI community. I hope it will continue to be."
"Seccretary, Mini Owners of America - Los Angeles"
"I thhink mini has better things to worry about rather than harrasing some websites with the name mini in it. You should worry about better things like the build quality of the cars."
"This is a nuisance.... I don't see and copyrights or brands being violated!"
"I thought this was a different kind of car company, guess I was wrong, too bad, You new slogan should say Let's be dissapointed."
"I believe BMW's position is legally flawed, and that they are using the threat of their unlimited rescources to bully the community of Mini enthusiasts. Bad way to preserve customer loyalty."
"This action is a great step backwards for a company that is thriving on word or mouth and aftermarket support. BMW AG should be ashamed of themselves for commiting this action."
"Let's close this open wound before it becomes any larger."
"Site is a benefit to the MINI community and should not be viewed as a threat to the Brand. This site has increased my excitement of getting the 2004 Cooper S currently on order."
"BMW Worldwide: The MiniCooperOnline website is a very helpful source of information to me. As the owner of a new S type I consider the site an enhancement, not an infringement, to the noble BMW pursuit of automotive excellence."
"Let's shoot ourselves in the foot. Let's litigate. Motor this !"
"It is assinine to take away "MINI" within domain names...why would you make it difficult for MINI enthusiasts to find product for their cars and to interact with other MINI enthusiasts!"