Comments on: A Word From the New Blog Herald Owners http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/ The leading source of news covering social media and the blogosphere. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:30:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: I have left The Blog Herald | tdhedengren http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-483164 I have left The Blog Herald | tdhedengren Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:38:19 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-483164 [...] As of today I no longer write for The Blog Herald. You can read about it in my Leaving The Blog Herald for new adventures post, which was put online after talking to the new owners. Incidentally, they’ve revealed themselves. [...] [...] As of today I no longer write for The Blog Herald. You can read about it in my Leaving The Blog Herald for new adventures post, which was put online after talking to the new owners. Incidentally, they’ve revealed themselves. [...]

]]> By: Lenox China WebLog » Blog Archive » Mexico - Restaurants in Mexico City and Restaurants in Mexico can ... http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-189539 Lenox China WebLog » Blog Archive » Mexico - Restaurants in Mexico City and Restaurants in Mexico can ... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:49:58 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-189539 [...] A Word From the New Blog Herald Owners : The Blog Herald I once came across a Subway in my town that wasn’t owned by the Subway franchise. … why their was a hesitation to reveal your true identity (it would be like Googles.com buying … http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/ [...] [...] A Word From the New Blog Herald Owners : The Blog Herald I once came across a Subway in my town that wasn’t owned by the Subway franchise. … why their was a hesitation to reveal your true identity (it would be like Googles.com buying … http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/ [...]

]]> By: You Just Love It, Don’t You? » Jack Of All Blogs http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-156458 You Just Love It, Don’t You? » Jack Of All Blogs Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:48:30 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-156458 [...] To those who are not aware, the Blog Herald has had quite some experience with being bashed left and right, mostly by entities related to the previous ownership (see comment threads here and here). Well, that’s life, I guess and people are entitled to their opinions. But then again sometimes it feels like the Herald has this big red bullseye painted over it saying “bash me,” or something to that effect. [...] [...] To those who are not aware, the Blog Herald has had quite some experience with being bashed left and right, mostly by entities related to the previous ownership (see comment threads here and here). Well, that’s life, I guess and people are entitled to their opinions. But then again sometimes it feels like the Herald has this big red bullseye painted over it saying “bash me,” or something to that effect. [...]

]]> By: Friends With the Bloggy Network at The Blog Herald http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-155761 Friends With the Bloggy Network at The Blog Herald Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:32:35 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-155761 [...] Blog Herald Updates Feb 1 at 5:31 am by J. Angelo Racoma - Over at the Bloggy Network blog, Jacob Gower posts that the folks over at the Bloggy Network have “no ill feelings” about the confusion a while back over the new Blog Herald ownership. During the recent acquisition of Blog Herald, there was a bit of confusion over the new owners. The company that bought Blog Herald was ‘Bloggy-Network’, not to be confused with our very own BloggyNetwork.com. [...] [...] Blog Herald Updates Feb 1 at 5:31 am by J. Angelo Racoma – Over at the Bloggy Network blog, Jacob Gower posts that the folks over at the Bloggy Network have “no ill feelings” about the confusion a while back over the new Blog Herald ownership. During the recent acquisition of Blog Herald, there was a bit of confusion over the new owners. The company that bought Blog Herald was ‘Bloggy-Network’, not to be confused with our very own BloggyNetwork.com. [...]

]]> By: Bloggy Network Sells Blog Directories at The Blog Herald http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-149625 Bloggy Network Sells Blog Directories at The Blog Herald Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:58:56 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-149625 [...] * A note on Bloggy Network. Some of you might recall that the transfer of the Blog Herald’s ownership last December caused some confusion, particularly with the name Bloggy Network. Harsh words were exchanged–but not necessarily from the owners of either party, I must say. Well, you may notice from our Disclosures page that the network formerly known as Bloggy Network Ltd. is now Splashpress Media (and has been that way for quite some time now). We are pleased to say that we’re in good terms with Bloggy Network LLC. [...] [...] * A note on Bloggy Network. Some of you might recall that the transfer of the Blog Herald’s ownership last December caused some confusion, particularly with the name Bloggy Network. Harsh words were exchanged–but not necessarily from the owners of either party, I must say. Well, you may notice from our Disclosures page that the network formerly known as Bloggy Network Ltd. is now Splashpress Media (and has been that way for quite some time now). We are pleased to say that we’re in good terms with Bloggy Network LLC. [...]

]]> By: Filipino Takes Over US PC Blog http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-142540 Filipino Takes Over US PC Blog Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:19:36 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-142540 [...] The relentless Filipino takeover of the blogosphere continues. Last month, Abe Olandres and J. Angelo Racoma took over The Blog Herald while Kevin Codamon took over PC Gamers. This week, Jayvee Fernandez took over b5media’s technology channel. Yesterday, Kevin took over That Damn PC. [...] [...] The relentless Filipino takeover of the blogosphere continues. Last month, Abe Olandres and J. Angelo Racoma took over The Blog Herald while Kevin Codamon took over PC Gamers. This week, Jayvee Fernandez took over b5media’s technology channel. Yesterday, Kevin took over That Damn PC. [...]

]]> By: Blog Vacation? Not Really! » The J Spot http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-137677 Blog Vacation? Not Really! » The J Spot Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:05:29 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-137677 [...] Big thing the past few days: the Blog Herald acquisition. Abe gives his insights on his blog. And here’s my introduction. Hey, if it’s a blog that’s just been sold for presyong bahay (that means its price could probably buy a house here in Manila—at least that’s how rumors peg it. Hey don’t ask me!), who wouldn’t get excited? [...] [...] Big thing the past few days: the Blog Herald acquisition. Abe gives his insights on his blog. And here’s my introduction. Hey, if it’s a blog that’s just been sold for presyong bahay (that means its price could probably buy a house here in Manila—at least that’s how rumors peg it. Hey don’t ask me!), who wouldn’t get excited? [...]

]]> By: Mark http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-137499 Mark Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-137499 Mike- I agree, it's confusing. I wish it hadn't happened like this and it was an innocent development, i.e: I was developing a series of "bloggy" sites prior to anyone having a network called "Bloggy". I tried to buy bloggy.com, for instance, from Barry. So call me an ignorant fool, but this was not a malicious act. Jacob seems happier with the status quo than me, where he can publically bash us and take the moral high ground, despite me offering to a) sell him my domain or b) me to buy his. You know what they say.."never complain, never explain..". In conclusion, one way or another, I will take action on this- either to enforce the trademark, or to bow out and lose- & fight for another day. One thing I have decided to do is to form a separate company for BH, so that it is legally, as well as nominally, independent from these problems. Mike- I agree, it’s confusing. I wish it hadn’t happened like this and it was an innocent development, i.e: I was developing a series of “bloggy” sites prior to anyone having a network called “Bloggy”. I tried to buy bloggy.com, for instance, from Barry. So call me an ignorant fool, but this was not a malicious act. Jacob seems happier with the status quo than me, where he can publically bash us and take the moral high ground, despite me offering to a) sell him my domain or b) me to buy his. You know what they say..”never complain, never explain..”. In conclusion, one way or another, I will take action on this- either to enforce the trademark, or to bow out and lose- & fight for another day. One thing I have decided to do is to form a separate company for BH, so that it is legally, as well as nominally, independent from these problems.

]]> By: ken Koizumi http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-137483 ken Koizumi Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:01:09 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-137483 I have 2nd thoughts on this BN ltd. Is it a Filipino owned Company based in the UK? As everyone knows,you can be incorporated in major countries nowadays say Nevada, Delaware,HK,Singapore or UK Virtually online and use a a $2 -$5 Dollars direct inward dialing (DID) VOIP virtual number/per month with unlimited incoming calls included in thae city where you are virtually incorporated and receive unlimited incoming calls that is forwarded to anywhere in the world you have your Voip Ipphone or Adapter.So Mark Saunders? if you can be more open Please tell us your office in the UK and I will ask my Brother who is a Lawyer in the UK to visit your office location and know more about your business as you have not activated the about us in you official website which is a bit fishy and raise a lot of questions.You have many sites and all complete but the about us is under construction!!! I have 2nd thoughts on this BN ltd. Is it a Filipino owned Company based in the UK? As everyone knows,you can be incorporated in major countries nowadays say Nevada, Delaware,HK,Singapore or UK Virtually online and use a a $2 -$5 Dollars direct inward dialing (DID) VOIP virtual number/per month with unlimited incoming calls included in thae city where you are virtually incorporated and receive unlimited incoming calls that is forwarded to anywhere in the world you have your Voip Ipphone or Adapter.So Mark Saunders? if you can be more open Please tell us your office in the UK and I will ask my Brother who is a Lawyer in the UK to visit your office location and know more about your business as you have not activated the about us in you official website which is a bit fishy and raise a lot of questions.You have many sites and all complete but the about us is under construction!!!

]]> By: Mike Rundle http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-137405 Mike Rundle Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:04:30 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-137405 Regardless of the legal ramifications it's just confusing for users and readers, and I'm with Krug on this one -- why pick it to begin with? Why even bother? Regardless of the legal ramifications it’s just confusing for users and readers, and I’m with Krug on this one — why pick it to begin with? Why even bother?

]]> By: markku http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136745 markku Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:37:19 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136745 Good luck Abe and J. Angelo! Make the pinoy blogging community proud. :) Good luck Abe and J. Angelo! Make the pinoy blogging community proud. :)

]]> By: PinoyBlurker http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136737 PinoyBlurker Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:32:34 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136737 Congratulations and Good Luck to the New Blog Herald Owners. Mabuhay! Congratulations and Good Luck to the New Blog Herald Owners. Mabuhay!

]]> By: Lorraine http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136716 Lorraine Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:28:54 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136716 Yay for the new owners and staff- it's always good to learn about new ventures and fresh writing! I've subscribed, and am looking forward to reading more. Good luck, all. Yay for the new owners and staff- it’s always good to learn about new ventures and fresh writing! I’ve subscribed, and am looking forward to reading more. Good luck, all.

]]> By: Filipino Takes Over Blog Herald http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136710 Filipino Takes Over Blog Herald Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:58:12 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136710 [...] Filipino Takes Over Blog Herald Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Blogging, Philippines by Mike Abundo Top Filipino problogger Abe Olandres takes over The Blog Herald, a blog providing blogging news for bloggers. Assisting him is fellow full-time Filipino problogger J. Angelo Racoma — y’know, the PayPal for the Philippines crusader. [...] [...] Filipino Takes Over Blog Herald Posted on December 6th, 2006 in Blogging, Philippines by Mike Abundo Top Filipino problogger Abe Olandres takes over The Blog Herald, a blog providing blogging news for bloggers. Assisting him is fellow full-time Filipino problogger J. Angelo Racoma — y’know, the PayPal for the Philippines crusader. [...]

]]> By: Mark http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136673 Mark Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:50:16 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136673 I am in communication with Jacob and believe that the best way to sort it out is privately. But this is certainly not the reason why we did not disclose our identity prior to yesterday. That was a legal decision- waiting for the contract to come into effect. I'm sorry if that upset some people, esp. the current writers- it was playing it perhaps too safe. You can blame me 100%. But it was only some 24 hours from Matt's announcement on Dec. 4th. I also feel that it is important that BH remains an independent site. That is why I brought in Abe, who isn't affiliated with the bloggy-network and will only be working here at BH and given a free rein. And that is why I also feel that I should take a back seat and not be involved in BH day-to-day, unless I absolutely have to. Abe is able to make all management decisions, just as Matt has done in the past. And re: your two points, David, re: trademarks, it's not as simple as "who was first", although common sense might suggest that. I can send you some legal links if you're interested. And re: bloggers needing to be "exclusive" to one network- that's a good point and maybe one I should consider. I guess if the blogger has integrity, it's no problem. Do you ask your bloggers to be "exclusive"? I am in communication with Jacob and believe that the best way to sort it out is privately. But this is certainly not the reason why we did not disclose our identity prior to yesterday. That was a legal decision- waiting for the contract to come into effect. I’m sorry if that upset some people, esp. the current writers- it was playing it perhaps too safe. You can blame me 100%. But it was only some 24 hours from Matt’s announcement on Dec. 4th. I also feel that it is important that BH remains an independent site. That is why I brought in Abe, who isn’t affiliated with the bloggy-network and will only be working here at BH and given a free rein. And that is why I also feel that I should take a back seat and not be involved in BH day-to-day, unless I absolutely have to. Abe is able to make all management decisions, just as Matt has done in the past. And re: your two points, David, re: trademarks, it’s not as simple as “who was first”, although common sense might suggest that. I can send you some legal links if you’re interested. And re: bloggers needing to be “exclusive” to one network- that’s a good point and maybe one I should consider. I guess if the blogger has integrity, it’s no problem. Do you ask your bloggers to be “exclusive”?

]]> By: HART (1-800-HART) http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136670 HART (1-800-HART) Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:37:56 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136670 Sounds like the "problogging consulting 101" contract started and is going by the book (1) Speculation 101 (why won't they show themselves?) (2) Controversy (name similarities issue) What was (3) Again? I'll have to read it in the new site and watch this space! lol Sounds like the “problogging consulting 101″ contract started and is going by the book

(1) Speculation 101 (why won’t they show themselves?)
(2) Controversy (name similarities issue)

What was (3) Again? I’ll have to read it in the new site and watch this space! lol

]]> By: Matt Craven http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136657 Matt Craven Wed, 06 Dec 2006 07:27:45 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136657 <blockquote>I will be keeping a close eye on this as it may affect the entire blogging and new media industries.</blockquote> Ummm, no. The "ENTIRE BLOGGING... INDUSTRIES"? Hardly This is an issue between two companies. Matt

I will be keeping a close eye on this as it may affect the entire blogging and new media industries.

Ummm, no. The “ENTIRE BLOGGING… INDUSTRIES”?

Hardly

This is an issue between two companies.

Matt

]]> By: SELaplana http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136656 SELaplana Wed, 06 Dec 2006 07:21:51 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136656 full support para sa pinoy team full support para sa pinoy team

]]> By: Deep Jive Interests » Reconsidering My Next Moves … http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136642 Deep Jive Interests » Reconsidering My Next Moves … Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:04:30 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136642 [...] In fact, I only found out, through the comments section of that “announcement post”, that (one) of the owners is a guy named Mark — I didn’t have a last name until I started asking a few questions, and it turns out his name is Mark Saunders (I think). [...] [...] In fact, I only found out, through the comments section of that “announcement post”, that (one) of the owners is a guy named Mark — I didn’t have a last name until I started asking a few questions, and it turns out his name is Mark Saunders (I think). [...]

]]> By: Abe Olandres http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136641 Abe Olandres Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:29:11 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136641 @ David *I'd like to stress that TBH will be run independently of the BNLtd. Hence, the new editors of TBH do not have direct affiliations with BNLtd. I believe the issue about copyright is best left between the companies to sort out. I'm sure both parties can meet somewhere in the middle. @ David

*I’d like to stress that TBH will be run independently of the BNLtd. Hence, the new editors of TBH do not have direct affiliations with BNLtd.

I believe the issue about copyright is best left between the companies to sort out. I’m sure both parties can meet somewhere in the middle.

]]> By: Chris http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136640 Chris Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:28:28 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136640 Congratulations! To the owners of this Network. I personally Thank you for making this business possible. You give opportunities to lots of people who seeks wellness in life. You make the dreams of other people come true. To the writers also, I congratulate you for your continous contributions. More Power MARK! Congratulations!

To the owners of this Network. I personally Thank you for making this business possible. You give opportunities to lots of people who seeks wellness in life. You make the dreams of other people come true.

To the writers also, I congratulate you for your continous contributions.

More Power MARK!

]]> By: noel http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136638 noel Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:20:21 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136638 Congrats Abe! Congrats Abe!

]]> By: karla http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136637 karla Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:05:17 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136637 congratulations abe :) congratulations abe :)

]]> By: Kris Karkoski http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136632 Kris Karkoski Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:30:16 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136632 I wish I knew all the legalities behind naming of sites etc. especially as it pertains to different companies. I would image starting a business with the same name as a big name U.S. company somewhere they aren't yet set up would be against copyright and trademarks but I wonder how? I wish I knew all the legalities behind naming of sites etc. especially as it pertains to different companies. I would image starting a business with the same name as a big name U.S. company somewhere they aren’t yet set up would be against copyright and trademarks but I wonder how?

]]> By: Mike Abundo http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-136625 Mike Abundo Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:17:55 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2006/12/05/a-word-from-the-new-blog-herald-owners/#comment-136625 Go Abe! Go Abe!

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