Author Topic: B&B is now Blades and Bushlore! (Read 35544 times)

PetrifiedWood · « **on:** July 29, 2014, 09:57:39 AM »

In a desire to preserve certain elements of our community identity, I chose to rename the forum "Blades and Bushlore".

Before doing so, I made sure to check for trademarks on the word "bushlore" using the uspto.gov website and I did not find a trademark for the word "bushlore", nor did I find one for "Blades and Bushlore". As far as I can tell, as of today nobody has been using the term "Blades and Bushlore" in the US for anything. The domain was available so nobody was using that either.

First, let me begin by acknowledging that Condor Knife and Tool has a knife called the bushlore. I have no intention of trademarking the word "bushlore", nor do I have any intention of selling a knife called a bushlore. I have, however, applied for a service mark for "Blades and Bushlore" as it relates to an online discussion forum ONLY. This has zero to do with the retail sale of a knife named the bushlore for which a search did not reveal a trademark. I just want to clear that up right away so that people know that the only thing we are applying for is a service mark for the forum name in it's entirety.

What this does, is allow us to continue to use our existing logo that you are all familiar with. It only requires a simple change in the text of the logo. We can still refer to the forum as "B&B", or if you are so inclined, "Bed and Breakfast".

We all know why "blades" is a part of our forum name. but let's take a look at "bushlore".

Here's a link to the Merrian-Webster dictionary definition of "bush".

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bush

As a noun, entry 2 is relevant:

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2 : a large uncleared or sparsely settled area (as in Australia) usually scrub-covered or forested : wilderness ?usually used with the

...and a link to their definition of lore:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lore?show=0&t=1406588612

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1 :archaic : something that is taught : lesson

2 : something that is learned:

a : knowledge gained through study or experience
b : traditional knowledge or belief

3 : a particular body of knowledge or tradition

So there you have it. A forum for discussing blades and sharing knowledge about wilderness.

Carry on!

wolfy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:32:24 AM »

Like cousin Billy always used to say, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!"

zammer · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:33:52 AM »

Works for me

Ulfgrim · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:45:44 AM »

Some crafty ingenuity right there. I shall raise a horn in your honor. Ol' One-Eye would be proud.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:53:28 AM »

Well, I like it. I think it might actually be better for me than "bushcraft" ever was. I really do believe it describes who we are a little better and that's really important to me when it comes to a name. There's a fair bit of 'yarn' spinning here, there's skills taught, and there's a lot of memories and reminiscing, so I think "lore" is a real good fit.

As far as the knife goes, well, you've explained that, but I really don't see any chance of confusion there.

Great job PW. You are to be commended for a great response in all this. You kept yourself well (in public, anyways) and it really looks like you acted as opposed to reacted, and I really respect that.

Kudos my friend. Very well done.

Three cheers for PW!

wolfy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:55:37 AM »

Huzzah

greyhound352 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:00:34 AM »

Has a nice ring to it.

Woodsbum · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:09:11 AM »

To establish an independent identity, this was a great change. Good on everyone for making this happen.

IMO there is WAY too much emphasis on the whole "bushcraft" verbiage hangup. Who cares, seriously...... Bushlore, woodslore, traditional woodsman skills, stick abuse, whatever......

Good choice on name change, though.

SwampHanger · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:28:19 AM »

I really thought Baton Beaters was gonna win it. Good word play PW get a beer!

Sarge · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:28:50 AM »

I think "lore" works perfectly...perhaps more accurate than "craft".

Thank you, PW, for all you did to preserve the forum.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:43:20 AM »

I had already changed our VA/NC group's name to "The Bullies of Bushlore" prior to the announcement.

But I haven't filed a trademark on it... yet.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:51:59 AM »

Quote from: SwampHanger on July 29, 2014, 11:28:19 AM

I really thought Baton Beaters was gonna win it. Good word play PW get a beer!

You have no idea how good that sounds right now! I'm going to have one with lunch.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2014, 11:52:44 AM »

Quote from: Wilderbeast on July 29, 2014, 11:43:20 AM

I had already changed our VA/NC group's name to "The Bullies of Bushlore" prior to the announcement.

But I haven't filed a trademark on it... yet.

Lol, sounds good Beast!

wsdstan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2014, 12:12:56 PM »

Great name PW. Took me awhile to remember my password to this august place but I finally did.

Hope the service mark search goes well.

flatlander88 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2014, 12:14:58 PM »

Sounds good! Now I'll have to go camping to celebrate...

Red · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2014, 01:16:57 PM »

I love the fact that we get to keep the logo that Nick worked so hard on. Rock on!

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2014, 01:22:56 PM »

Quote from: Red on July 29, 2014, 01:16:57 PM

I love the fact that we get to keep the logo that Nick worked so hard on. Rock on!

Yeah that worked out nice.

Plus if it wouldn't have worked out Nick would feel so guilty he might have to send back his thank you gift for making it

Dano · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2014, 01:59:51 PM »

Thanks for taking care of us...AGAIN...PW, I appreciate it!

I'm glad we have that behind us now so we can carry on >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (that would be forward!)

Yellowyak · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:16:53 PM »

Great job on all of this PW. I know how difficult and time consuming the technical aspects of this change had to take. We all greatly appreciate all of your effort.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:23:19 PM »

Thanks for all the encouragement guys, it's appreciated!

Moe M. · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:57:54 PM »

Quote from: PetrifiedWood on July 29, 2014, 02:23:19 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement guys, it's appreciated!

It's also well deserved.

Wood Trekker · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:01:13 PM »

Very clever move. I like it. Well done.

wsdstan · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:03:39 PM »

I suppose it takes awhile for the new name to show up on a search. Blades and Bushlore search only shows the Condor Bushcraft knife.

I can get on site by typing the old name though. Interesting.

flatlander88 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:13:52 PM »

Quote from: wsdstan on July 29, 2014, 03:03:39 PM

I suppose it takes awhile for the new name to show up on a search. Blades and Bushlore search only shows the Condor Bushcraft knife.

I can get on site by typing the old name though. Interesting.

Same here.

Wood Trekker · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:27:23 PM »

It has to index with Google. It will take a few days.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:36:13 PM »

Try it now.

wsdstan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:50:16 PM »

Still doesn't work PW. I tried Goggle and Yahoo using Chrome. First 12 pages are all reviews or sales of Condor knife. I get here with the old name just fine.

wolfy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:52:57 PM »

I am just SO RELIEVED, now that I don't have to change my tatoo!

Dano · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:55:01 PM »

When I click on my bookmark it just does a redirect, changes the name and then it hits the index page. No problem!

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #29 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:57:19 PM »

Yes, but that redirect will not be there forever.

The correct link to use is: bladesandbushlore.com/index.php

The old domain is forwarded to allow members to find their way here, but it won't keep working forever.

Dano · « **Reply #30 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:59:09 PM »

Quote from: PetrifiedWood on July 29, 2014, 03:57:19 PM

Yes, but that redirect will not be there forever.

The correct link to use is: bladesandbushlore.com/index.php

The old domain is forwarded to allow members to find their way here, but it won't keep working forever.

Dangit, that means I are still stupid

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #31 on:** July 29, 2014, 04:00:32 PM »

Quote from: wsdstan on July 29, 2014, 03:50:16 PM

Still doesn't work PW. I tried Goggle and Yahoo using Chrome. First 12 pages are all reviews or sales of Condor knife. I get here with the old name just fine.

Hmm... it's the first result for me. Give it some time.

Draco · « **Reply #32 on:** July 29, 2014, 04:03:57 PM »

Nicely played PW. You win the internet.

lgm · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2014, 04:34:21 PM »

That was quicker then I thought it would be.
I like the new name it's a good fit. When I think of lore I think of a old story with a moral or that teach something.
That's us (at least some of you

Switchblade · « **Reply #34 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:42:59 PM »

Yes, it comes up first in the search engine for me too.
How about a Facebook page? I don't think it would hurt to get one.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:46:34 PM »

Quote from: Switchblade on July 29, 2014, 06:42:59 PM

Yes, it comes up first in the search engine for me too.
How about a Facebook page? I don't think it would hurt to get one.

Great idea.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blades-and-Bushlore-Forum/563802403636609

MnSportsman · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:51:26 PM »

Outstanding choice& change, PW!

I admire the nice way you dealt with the "poke in the eye", & chose to resolve the situation in a better manner than was presented to everyone.

Shows a lot of class, And along with that... I heartily want to give you an electronic "pat on the back", for ingenuity in the well chosen "name change". The "service mark" isn't too bad of an idea either, & is what I call a C.Y.A. move.

Once again! Outstanding & also "well played"

Switchblade · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:01:04 PM »

Quote from: Wilderbeast on July 29, 2014, 06:46:34 PM

Quote from: Switchblade on July 29, 2014, 06:42:59 PM
Yes, it comes up first in the search engine for me too.
How about a Facebook page? I don't think it would hurt to get one.

Great idea.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blades-and-Bushlore-Forum/563802403636609

Is this the "official" FB page?

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:05:20 PM »

Quote from: Switchblade on July 29, 2014, 07:01:04 PM

Quote from: Wilderbeast on July 29, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
Quote from: Switchblade on July 29, 2014, 06:42:59 PM
Yes, it comes up first in the search engine for me too.
How about a Facebook page? I don't think it would hurt to get one.

Great idea.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blades-and-Bushlore-Forum/563802403636609

Is this the "official" FB page?

I believe so, PW can give you the definitive answer.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:07:02 PM »

Thanks JB.

And yep, that's the "official" page.

I took down the old logo until such time as we have a new one to use.

Switchblade · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:08:41 PM »

Thank you guys!
I just liked it.

Switchblade · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:09:37 PM »

I never noticed it on FB. Somehow I missed it, I guess....

MtnManJoe · « **Reply #42 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:09:18 PM »

*sigh* .....
I am "In The Bush" right now (please tell me I don't gave to say "In The Lore" .. lol), and as I check my email every few days, I saw one from B&B
... So I have not closely followed the silliness leading up to this change ('tho I did see a Facebook post, on the page of "The Group That Shall NOT Be Named", indicating some sort of "ours is bigger than yours" crap, and layin claim to the term "bushcraft" .. aarrggggg....
'Twill be interesting to see some "real" fallout from this silliness.. heh !!

You would think, that The GrownUps amongst us would be better than this .. Huh??
... Guess Not .. peh!!

Shnick · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:46:14 PM »

Bushlore... I like it.
Press on...

Spyder1958 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:52:40 PM »

Well, well, PW, you did us right proud. I'm not surprised, knew you had this handled. Just like KK said, three cheers for PW.

crashdive123 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:00:32 AM »

Quote from: Spyder1958 on July 29, 2014, 09:52:40 PM

Well, well, PW, you did us right proud. I'm not surprised, knew you had this handled. Just like KK said, three cheers for PW.

Mannlicher · « **Reply #46 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:53:59 AM »

Well done, PW. This solves the issue, and gives B&B a more unique identity.

RangerXanatos · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:25:54 AM »

So I assume the name change was the reason I couldn't connect with tapatalk lastnight.

Well done on the name change.

Gryphon · « **Reply #48 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:58:00 AM »

Very good. I like it a lot!
BTW: did a search and we had the first four Google entries under the new name! One of which was the heading "wilderness survival" which I think is kind of appropriate and a nice change from the shtf crowd!

Saintnick001 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 30, 2014, 08:33:14 AM »

Guys, I've been absent for a while now but rest assured I'm still here. While I think all this bushcraft trademark nonsense is complete bs, I do like the name change. It gives us separation from a group that is clearly in it for the money and doesn't want to play nice.

I will be updating the logo to reflect the name change and just like before, you guys are free to use it in anyway the owners see fit. I needed some new shirts anyway.

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Author Topic: B&B is now Blades and Bushlore! (Read 35544 times)