I urge the founder to reconsider. A strongly worded letter is common and is usually far more bark than bite.
Has the OP considered consulting with a lawyer? I'm sure there are better alternatives than shutting the whole thing down.
Has the OP considered consulting with a lawyer? I'm sure there are better alternatives than shutting the whole thing down.
If it catches on, and there seems to be a demand for a managed version of it, then I (or someone else) can pick it up again under a different name.