[Mediawiki-l] Yellowikis to be closed down by Yell

[Sam Stern]

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> Help!
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> http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Yell_threatens_to_shut_down_Yellowikis
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> Paul + Rosa
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Hi,

I do not know if this will help, but perhaps you should ready a plan in the
event that you loose this fight:

1) a full off site backup of the database and wiki config(s). This will
cover the eventuality that, in blocking your use of the YellowWiki name, or
if a DMCA takedown (or it's equivalent in your Nation) is issued that
prevent your access to site data.
Be warned that if the judgment REALLY goes against you and you email this
backup out of your nation, you might make your legal situation worse so
consult an attorney before proving this backup to another person not
affiliated with YellowWiki. Do this NOW; before the courts open on Monday as
they might contact your ISP and get your data "frozen".
2) Get Legal Help ASAP. Perhaps you can convince an attorney to take your
case Pro Bono.
3) an alternate domain, like phonewiki or find-a-number-wiki in the event
that your content itself is not interdicted by the court but your use of the
name "YellowWiki" is.
HTH

Sam Stern
Grand Island, New York, USA