Oh, Facebook

The Lady Shael · May 12, 2009, 03:31:11 PM

So last year I had this idea to create a Redwall:Warlords app on Facebook, which I never went through with (and probably never will). So this isn't really a big deal, I just thought it was funny. And ridiculous.

To the developer of Redwall Warlords (20681016700):

During an automated check, our system found that your application name contains a variation on the disallowed term "wall." Application names may not contain Facebook trademarks without the express prior written permission of Facebook.

Please change your application name within two weeks of receiving this email. Failure to comply will result in our system automatically changing your application name to "Unnamed Application #20681016700"

If you believe your application name has been selected in error, please contact us through the Developer Help form at -link- .

Thanks,
The Facebook Team

Name suggestions, anyone? =p Here's some of mine:

Redfence: Warlords
Redface: Warlords (maybe they have 'face' trademarked too)
Redslab: Warlords
Redwalmart: Warlords
Redbarrier: Warlords
Redobstruction: Warlords
Redhindrance: Warlords

Krowdon · May 12, 2009, 03:43:30 PM

OMK!!! I cant beleive Wall isn't allowed on Facebook!

But anyway, out of your options, I like 'Redobstruction: Warlords' best.

Briar · May 12, 2009, 08:44:18 PM

Hmmm how about these :P :

Redrampart: Warlords
Redbulwark: Warlords
Redfence: Warlords
Redpalisade: Warlords

Ungatt Trunn II · May 12, 2009, 08:50:23 PM

Redarmy: Zombie Tsar

Peace Alliance · May 12, 2009, 10:12:51 PM

Redbook: Facelords

or

RedLAWL: Warlords

Gen. Volkov · May 13, 2009, 03:31:42 AM

How about the acronym? RWL?

Firetooth · May 13, 2009, 04:32:54 AM

Quote from: Peace Alliance on May 12, 2009, 10:12:51 PM
RedLAWL: Warlords

RedLAWL Warlords wins. End of!

The Lady Shael · May 13, 2009, 08:19:34 AM

I actually kinda like Redbook: Facelords. If RWL ever opens a social networking section of the site, that's what we're calling it.

A friend suggested R3dw4ll: Warlords, which I like also.

More seriously, I really wasn't going to do anything about it. But finally I decided to send an appeal. Which they might ignore, because it wasn't very professional....I was still in disbelief at how ridiculous they are.

Peace Alliance · May 13, 2009, 12:57:47 PM

Facebook staff doesn't take anyone seriously. Which is annoying, considering how much money they're making off us.

Scarwake · May 18, 2009, 09:36:34 AM

Speaking of apps....I think it'd be cool if we could create an iPhone app for RWL. Granted in order to even try to do such someone must have a Mac to open the iPhone SDK....

I wanted to play around with the SDK but unfortunately I do not have a Mac or know anyone that does...wish they'd make a windows version of the SDK.

bjornredtail · May 18, 2009, 11:03:02 PM

Mr Gorbachev, tear down this [redacted].

The Lady Shael · May 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM

Yay, name appeal worked. =)

QuoteThank you for your response. Our automated system will pick up some false positives, and that's what happened in your case.
I've taken the steps necessary so you can create an application using this name.

Ashyra Nightwing · May 21, 2009, 05:59:57 AM

I really like Redbook: Facelords. Perhaps as a group name? Is there already a group for RWL? (There is a possibility I may be in it and can't remember)

The Lady Shael · May 21, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Yep, we already have one, but I don't see you in it: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6940983131&ref=ts

You guys are welcome to friend me, I think I'm friends with most of you already anyway...

Ashyra Nightwing · May 21, 2009, 01:33:29 PM

Right, I'm joining. My real life friends will be stricken with an attack of [What The Ferret], (they have no idea I play any kind of internet game, haha) but I don't care. And I'm adding you all... well, anyone I recognise either by name or by face.. Imogen Thomas, by the way. :D