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Thanks, might need it. :) I've got a couple others on standby, but I really hope the big G is cool about this.

I'm sorry, but it bothers me that you think this is a matter of them being "cool", as if it were "uncool" to be protective of one's brand. Why should Google be OK with your appropriation of their trademark, but not someone else's googleporn.com product, even if it uses Google search (among other Google APIs)?

Isn't it cool enough that they make it reasonably easy for you to build an interesting service off of their technology? Why are they obligated to also lend you their reputation just because you believe you have their best interests at heart? What if there's a security hole in your service that causes a PR disaster for them?

Google gets plenty of positive attention when you follow their rules about crediting their API and data. It is not necessary to use their name in order to pay tribute.

I highly doubt they will be - just saying.

Not to mention all of the modified shadow logos for all the different individual search engines. May be considered fair use, but I would expect some individual cease and desists too.

That said, I hope everyone involved just relaxes and lets it grow! Good luck!

Thanks daveguy. I miss the good ol' days of the internet when stuff like this wasn't even a concern. :/

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