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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 »
"For Shame, Jack! Don't step on your grassroots community! We are dedicated evangelists who are some of your best salespeople. Don't give us a reason to turn against you!"
"I am the future owner of a 2004 MINI Cooper because of the glowing reviews and excellent advice found on minicooperonline.com. It offers FREE PUBLIC ADVERTISING for your brand. Please reconsider your position."
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"Right now, there is almost zero advertising of the MINI in the USA - sales must be coming from word of mouth. The most enthusiastic MINI owners congregate at places on the web with "MINI" in their names - by shutting them down or making them less recognis"
"mini's been arround for many years, should be public domain, not owned by large corporation. We all purchased MINI with our hard earned money, BMW should support our communty, not against."
"I believe that MINI USA actions against legitimate companies that support and promote MINI USA through "club style" groups can have a significant negative impact to the organization as a whole. Protection of intellectual property is legitimate and require"
"De-badge your car (it's easy and it'll look sleeker anyway). Don't buy or wear any MINI shirts, hats, models or any accessories from BWM/MINI. Don't speak to friends and strangers about the MINI (i know it's hard), or if you do, mention the faults and fla"
"This is a realy bad corporate decision for Mini USA."
"Minicooperonline has given great support not competition to BMW / MINI. More MINIs will be sold and more servive provided by BMW not less do to the exposure given on Minicooperonline."
"I own an 03 S"
"This is ridiculous."
"I understand BMW's desire to maintain exclusivity on the words ,however, if this starts where does it end. Does BMW contend that I shouldn't be allowed to use the words in my daily conversation? Does BMW think that aftermarket parts should be called 'XXXX"
"the information and support available at this site was one of the deciding factors in buying my MINI. The domain owners (as well as the various aftermarket companies that have sprouted to provide parts and service) should be encouraged. Seems more than a "
"Shame on you BMW. I never would have bought a MINI were it not for minicooperonline.com. They are as large a promotional asset to MINI as any advertising you do. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. This will be my last MINI if this is the way BMW intends t"
