"DrugFree4Life" Owns The Domain "VinceGoodrum.Com": Suggestions?

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Yeah Vince.....Melvin.....I did it a few years ago because I saw an opportunity and I took it.  Then I graciously  gave it back to you because you had some sort of epiphany and were going to change your dickhead ways.  That didnt last long now did it?  Well, here comes 2007 and lo' and behold I have the same opportunity.  Well, being someone that doesnt pass a good opportunity up, I bought it again.  Well, you came back and tried (or will try) to blackmail me into giving it back or letting it rest.  These are my options right now:

1) You buy it from me for $20
2) Sell it to Keith.
3) Sell it to Vince Basile

There is a 4th option.  Here's my offer:

Agree to this message ( http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=191735.msg2638771#msg2638771 ) and I will give your domain name back for free and agree to never purchase it again in my life.  If you 'lose' you will agree to never come back to GetBig in any way shape or form.  'Win' and I will leave GetBig.  Oh, and if you do agree and fail to show.....then that will constitute a 'loss'.

I will give you till 9am MST on 01/01/08 to decide.

Are you out of your mind???  You want to challenge me to a bodybuilding contest? ....fine....  I'll see you at the Arnold

[Krankenstein]

You agree to all of those things?

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

You agree to all of those things?

I could care less for being on Getbig...you of all people should know that.  See you at the Arnold

[Krankenstein]

I could care less for being on Getbig...you of all people should know that.  See you at the Arnold

Fair enough......of course, I sincerely doubt you will EVER follow through with being self-banned from here.  Of course....if you care so little about it, then why agree?  Why not pony up the $20 and get your name back?

[OneMoreRep]

Why should Goodrum care?  His name isn't Vince, it's Melvin, so what difference does it make to own that domain name?

[Grundle]

Vince,


Does Christmastime remind you of what a huge failure and a coward you are? 

[Krankenstein]

Why should Goodrum care?  His name isn't Vince, it's Melvin, so what difference does it make to own that domain name?

This is true.  So, perhaps the whole thing is pointless?

[Grundle]

This is true.  So, perhaps the whole thing is pointless?

Dude, just give it to Gaerreth, evidently he has both the time and expertise to do something fantastic.

[onlyme]

I've never mocked anyone who had kidney problems.  I only posted that Don Long shouldn't be competing anymore with his messed up kidneys. 


BTW, why were you on this board on Christmas Eve and Christmas....don't you people have a life or something.

In any event vincegoodrum.com isn't melvingoodrum.com so I could care less about the domain name.  Anyone who uses it however can expect some legal problems if the site is used for malicious purposes.  I explained that to Curt years ago when he did the same thing and nothing has changed whatsoever 

Hey Vince you ignorant monkey what do you say to me calling you out on your trademarks.  Why do you always lie.  What kind of monkey are you.  You are officially GetBig pet monkey.  Also, you do realize how ugly you are right.  Just making sure. 

[The Master]

In any event vincegoodrum.com isn't melvingoodrum.com so I could care less about the domain name.  Anyone who uses it however can expect some legal problems if the site is used for malicious purposes.   I explained that to Curt years ago when he did the same thing and nothing has changed whatsoever 

Empty threats that you'll never back up, nor can do if the buyers play their cards right.

[onlyme]

Vince is so ignorant he thinks his $25 a month Pre-Paid legal team will go to bat for him in a lawsuit.  They know he is as ignorant as they come and they are getting paid for doing nothing.  Vince do you realize you ignorant monkey that the attorneys are going to charge you normal pricing for issues like this.  You live in a shit hole and make no money.  You are stuck.  Honestly Vince shoot yourself.  It is the most positive thing you can do right now.  Thanks in advance.

[sgt. d]

I feel the love for VinceG in this thread 

[bigbobs]

Are you out of your mind???  You want to challenge me to a bodybuilding contest? ....fine....  I'll see you at the Arnold

lol, why would anyone be "out of their mind" to challenge you to a BB contest??  Even if an average man had never worked out before in his life and had some months to prepare for a bodybuilding contest he'd be able to beat you Vince.

[Krankenstein]

lol, why would anyone be "out of their mind" to challenge you to a BB contest??  Even if an average man had never worked out before in his life and had some months to prepare for a bodybuilding contest he'd be able to beat you Vince.

Well, this is me at my last show (2006)...so, I really dont think I have a shot against Vince.

[rk272727]

I could care less for being on Getbig...you of all people should know that.  See you at the Arnold

  vinny dont disgrace the arnold like you did the olympia u give the sport a bad name like dumbass and stuff

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Well, this is me at my last show (2006)...so, I really dont think I have a shot against Vince.

I already know what you looked like including at your win to become an WNBF pro.  So you should be able to beat me at the Arnold...right???

See you there

[Vince B]

There is a history of people buying up .com sites in someone else's name. Seems to me no one has a right to the 'vince goodrum' name or domain except people with that name. It would be unethical to buy that name and then try to sell it to him at a profit. Even on musclehead sites full of shit-stirrers there should be some rules. I am on Melvin's side in this dispute.

[Krankenstein]

There is a history of people buying up .com sites in someone else's name. Seems to me no one has a right to the 'vince goodrum' name or domain except people with that name. It would be unethical to buy that name and then try to sell it to him at a profit. Even on musclehead sites full of shit-stirrers there should be some rules. I am on Melvin's side in this dispute.

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So, Vince....if you can produce some legal documentation regarding the trademarked "Vince Goodrum" name, I have no problem handing it back over to you.  I was unable to find any such trademark though.

[Vince B]

The point is, why would anyone but 'Vince' Goodrum want to own the vincegoodrum.com site? We allow that in this case it was done for a hoot on Getbig. If it was done to make a profit then many famous cases have shown that the real identity has a right to those sites and entrepreneurs shouldn't be getting involved in this as a business.

If some consider vince goodrum a stooge then why on earth buy that domain name? In the end, no amount of legal arguments and precedents can answer that question. Since Melvin Goodrum is his real name that domain is practically worthless. Even Melvin doesn't want it!

[GetItOnNY]

The stage is set, Drugfree4life, versus Vince Goodrum.I am having my secretary put together the show, I just need to know what time and day you 2 would like to have the posedown.Being natural I understand that you dont do diuretics, or use drugs to peak, so I want to make sure the both of you are carbed up, suked in and ready to go.
This is a real contest, we are talking a years worth of all the supplements you need, including Waxy Maze ( Vitargo) Kre-Alaklyn, Ephedra ,pro-hormones, L-Glutamine, BCCAS. So that alone is worth around $3500, plus airfare to travel to 3 shows that you chose to compete in .If you win the shows you enter there will be cash bonuses.
Plus you will be featured on our website, and on the cover of one of the many brochures we produce. This way you get international exposure.
We have sponsored athletes such as Troy Alves, Will Harris, Manny Torres, Greg Peeples, and many more

[Mad Nickels]

There is NO WAY that Goodrum comes up with $1500 to sue.  He just started a PT job as a telemarketer.

Before you make a complaint, make sure that you have consulted a qualified trademark attorney with experience in domain names. Legal disputes should generally be considered a last option: the cost for a UDRP case is $1,500 plus legal expenses, and there is no guarantee that you will win (for a complete schedule of UDRP fees).

[dr.chimps]

The stage is set, Drugfree4life, versus Vince Goodrum.I am having my secretary put together the show, I just need to know what time and day you 2 would like to have the posedown.Being natural I understand that you dont do diuretics, or use drugs to peak, so I want to make sure the both of you are carbed up, suked in and ready to go.
This is a real contest, we are talking a years worth of all the supplements you need, including Waxy Maze ( Vitargo) Kre-Alaklyn, Ephedra ,pro-hormones, L-Glutamine, BCCAS. So that alone is worth around $3500, plus airfare to travel to 3 shows that you chose to compete in .If you win the shows you enter there will be cash bonuses.
Plus you will be featured on our website, and on the cover of one of the many brochures we produce. This way you get international exposure.
We have sponsored athletes such as Troy Alves, Will Harris, Manny Torres, Greg Peeples, and many more

This is very generous of you John. 

[Grundle]

There is NO WAY that Goodrum comes up with $1500 to sue.  He just started a PT job as a telemarketer.

Before you make a complaint, make sure that you have consulted a qualified trademark attorney with experience in domain names. Legal disputes should generally be considered a last option: the cost for a UDRP case is $1,500 plus legal expenses, and there is no guarantee that you will win (for a complete schedule of UDRP fees).

I dunno, one of these days Vince might collect enough cans to hire a third rate lawyer off a bus stop bench add and actually file something 

[Vince B]

**I dunno, one of these days Vince might collect enough cans to hire a third rate lawyer off a bus stop bench add and actually file something.**

LOL! 

[Krankenstein]

How do we get a hold of Ron to agree to perma-ban Vince if he loses?