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		CodeCube on Aug 31, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: IsTumblrDown hit with a Cease & Desist trademark I'm guessing ... they use their brand's name in the domain, which could lead to confusion about whether it was official or not.

clicks on Aug 31, 2013 [–]

If that was the concern, couldn't a clear message like "IsTumblrDown? is in no way affiliated to Tumblr" make it okay?

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