Latest update on the domain name situation

[EcoPowerParts]

Just got off a call with Ford's lawyers, I'm working with them to try and keep this forum domain the same, my business domains will have to go which I'm already working on.
I'll let you guys know more as I do. The idea of combing logos will have to go away as I can't do any retail business within the forum.
They are going to contact a Ford rep and get back with me on the forum licensing.
I've also been given some time on the dates as they wanted it all done by 4/7.
Phew!
Nice people so far, I now understand more about the trademark info which I was unaware of.

[DJE624]

Great news!  Thanks Mike!

[SHOdded]

Sounds more promising than before, thanks for all your efforts, Mike!

[TSS]

What? Are you telling us that a lawyer was both reasonable AND nice?     I don't believe it. 

But, I am really happy this transpired.  Thanks for the update Mike.

[SwampRat]

Will the parts store be in the Vendor area  and what about new product announcements ?

Happy to hear the forum will hopfully  remain the same .

[EcoPowerParts]

Will the parts store be in the Vendor area  and what about new product announcements ?

Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .

I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.

[yowen]

Great news, I think it would make sense for the forum to be allowed as-is. But selling parts under their name, I could see, to some extent, why they don't like you profiting off of their name. Hopefully things keep going well!

[FoMoCoSHO]

Will the parts store be in the Vendor area  and what about new product announcements ?

Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .

I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.

So will vendors will be constrained to their respective areas when soliciting new products?

Cause IMHO, that's the way it should be.

[Tomc612]

Glad to hear and Good luck!

[EcoPowerParts]

Will the parts store be in the Vendor area  and what about new product announcements ?

Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .

I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.

So will vendors will be constrained to their respective areas when soliciting new products?

Cause IMHO, that's the way it should be.

Yes vendors will pay new info in their forum for all their products.

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[BiGMaC]

Thanks for the update Mike... I know you're busy with this issue on top of everything else.

Figured it was the business aspect... It's great that the forum name apparently stays the same now that it's really catching hold.

Glad that Ford is willing to come to the table with you.

[Needmoreboost]

I never liked that green leafy thing (logo) anyway.  Easy thing to let go IMO.  LOL

[futat2]

Glad to here you are working thru it all. It would have been just as easy to say screw it and shut everything down. This is a very valuable site and would have hated to see it go.

[SwampRat]

I never liked that green leafy thing (logo) anyway.  Easy thing to let go IMO.  LOL

Ditto ...

[panther427]

I never liked that green leafy thing (logo) anyway.  Easy thing to let go IMO.  LOL

Ditto ...

DOUBLE DITTO