Claiming a Facebook Name?

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#1

Has anyone tried to claim a name at Facebook?

For example, some person is using the word “GayDemon” as his profile name on Facebook and I would like to have it.

The problem is that from what I understand Facebook doesn’t allow their service for anything adult related, so would it be pointless to try and claim the name anyway as I probably couldn’t use it.

#2

Re: Claiming a Facebook Name?

You should get back your tm name no matter what. Just fill out this form.
http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=username_infringement

#3

Re: Claiming a Facebook Name?

Yep, they call them “vanity URLs” – You can create one for your profile and page – http://mashable.com/2009/06/09/facebook-vanity-urls/

Edit: Here’s another in case the other one is too old – http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/6109/How-to-Create-a-Facebook-Page-Vanity-URL.aspx

#4

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[QUOTE=Intense_Lloyd;72810]You should get back your tm name no matter what. Just fill out this form.
http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=username_infringement[/QUOTE]

Thanks, done that now! :cool:

Didn’t find that page when I looked before.

#5

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[QUOTE=gaydemon;72817]Thanks, done that now! :cool:

Didn’t find that page when I looked before.[/QUOTE]

ahhhh, i thought you meant you wanted it :bang:

#6

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I do but someone else got it a while back. Thanks though! :cool:

#7

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So I already got a reply, very quick… but I don’t understand it.

Hi Bjorn,

At this time we are unable to fulfill your request. When a username is requested for business or promotional needs, we require it to be associated with a Facebook Page. Also note that it is not possible to claim a business username for Facebook groups, events, or personal profiles.

Facebook Pages are distinct from personal profiles. They are optimized for business entities’ needs to communicate, distribute content, engage their fans, and capture new audiences virally through their fans’ recommendations to their friends.

If you have a Page to claim this username, please provide us with the web address (URL) and we will review your request. If you do not already have a Page, simply click on the “Create a page” link under the Sign Up section of www.facebook.com, or visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php

Thanks for contacting Facebook,

Daisy
User Operations
Facebook

#8

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Sounds like you need to create a facebook page (account) for them to transfer the name to or they can’t help you. Did you provide them that info?

#9

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Lol, one of my team set up a BlakeMason facebook profile only to have it deleted because he “wasn’t” BlakeMason. Don’t waste your time… anyone can report abuse and they will delete your account without question!

I was never keen on the idea of using social networking sites to “promote” adult content because kids use them. I still hold that view. It’s an area I don’t feel we, as an industry, should invade or attempt to exploit.

#10

Re: Claiming a Facebook Name?

[QUOTE=gaydemon;72809]Has anyone tried to claim a name at Facebook?

For example, some person is using the word “GayDemon” as his profile name on Facebook and I would like to have it.

The problem is that from what I understand Facebook doesn’t allow their service for anything adult related, so would it be pointless to try and claim the name anyway as I probably couldn’t use it.[/QUOTE]

Maybe you should just send them your url, and tell them that the guy is using facebook to promote it :slight_smile:

#11

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You need to create a page for your business.

#12

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Created a page and they transferred the facebook name over to me today. That’s what I call quick. Very impressive. Myspace who I tried to do the same with was an absolute nightmare.

#13

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[QUOTE=Adam Mason;72884]

I was never keen on the idea of using social networking sites to “promote” adult content because kids use them. I still hold that view. It’s an area I don’t feel we, as an industry, should invade or attempt to exploit.[/QUOTE]

You can set the age parameters for any business/fan page you create so that under 18’s cannot view them or join them.

#14

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[QUOTE=Adam Mason;72884]Lol, one of my team set up a BlakeMason facebook profile only to have it deleted because he “wasn’t” BlakeMason. Don’t waste your time… anyone can report abuse and they will delete your account without question!

I was never keen on the idea of using social networking sites to “promote” adult content because kids use them. I still hold that view. It’s an area I don’t feel we, as an industry, should invade or attempt to exploit.[/QUOTE]

That might be true, but protecting your trademark is important. I’ve just setup a simple page and put a age limit of 18+ on it.