Monster Cable's Thuggish Behavior

mattjk · 10-15-2004, 03:32 AM

Taken from: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...136#post492136

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Eddy
Monster Cable's corporate thug lawyers are at it again.

Back in 2002, Monster Cable's lawyers filed a lawsuit against Mike Shkolnik, who was in the business of selling monster paraphenalia, such as masks, costumes, etc. and who had registered a website called monster.biz.

After word of the lawsuit reached the audiophile community and Monster Cable was excoriated for such thuggish behavior, Monster Cable dropped the lawsuit and Mr. Shkolnik was given an apology by Monster's COO Irene Baran.

Apparently Monster Cable hasn't learned anything from that experience and the latest victim of their corporate thug lawyers is a mom & pop operation in Oregon that sells vintage clothing under the name Monster Vintage.

A trademark does not grant unlimited rights. Particularly with respect to common words as "monster." However Monster Cable's corporate thug lawyers are under orders to litigate against any and every use of the word "monster."

This is nothing short of legal thuggery and harrassment.

The folks at Monster Vintage don't have the resources to hire trademark attornesy to fend off an attack from Monster Cable's $300 million a year deep pockets so publicity is their only hope.

Don't let these thugs get away with this!

You can express your opinions directly to Noel Lee at nlee@monstercable.com

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P.S. You can get more information on the monster.biz lawsuit at http://www.madmartian.com/legal and information on the Monster Vintage lawsuit at http://www.monstervintage.com

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Johnny Knoxville · 10-15-2004, 03:34 AM

i killed 20 brain cells reading that

Onederer · 10-15-2004, 03:47 AM

monster has nothing on don henley and the eagles.

if you are not sure what i'm talking about, just do a quick janq and read up on the details.

nhluhr · 10-15-2004, 04:08 AM

emailed...

i'd like to see them go after monster.com

brewdude · 10-15-2004, 04:44 AM

that post is like a drinking game. every time you read the word "thug" you have to drink a shot.

aod · 10-15-2004, 05:00 AM

Monster Cable=The Microsoft of the cable world.

Dolphin Overton · 10-15-2004, 05:03 AM

it sounds pretty good when you get it at cost.

US2JDM · 10-15-2004, 05:08 AM

How has monster.com escaped their wrath for so long?

aod · 10-15-2004, 05:09 AM

Yes, it sounds as good as any other cable that you can get for much cheaper.

Dolphin Overton · 10-15-2004, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aod

Yes, it sounds as good as any other cable that you can get for much cheaper.

i'll keep the can of worms shut on that note. i won't get into a cable discussion.

nomadtw · 10-15-2004, 05:19 AM

when i heard that they bought some stadium somewhere and were calling it 'monster cable stadium' i was like i wonder how that cable company's channel selection is and i wonder if their high speed internet is any good

it was later that i found out it was the wire people

HndaTch627 · 10-15-2004, 05:21 AM

makes me glad that i only buy their cables when i get them at Employee prices....you guys have no idea what a RIP OFF those cable are otherwise

mattjk · 10-15-2004, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolphin Overton

i'll keep the can of worms shut on that note. i won't get into a cable discussion.

Have you the seen cables I used to make and sell?

Here is something interesting. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...842&highlight=

Trizzle · 10-15-2004, 05:26 AM

I sent this:

Quote:

Noel Lee

I’m just writing to express my thoughts concerning your actions against Monster Vintage. I own monster cables for my playstation and they are good stuff. However, if you are in the business of persecuting every business that uses the word “monster” I will probably choose not to support your product anymore. I live in Oregon, and the economy here is rough enough as it is. Monster Vintage doesn’t need to spend money in court to defend their name from you. As I understand it they are in a completely different industry and are not a threat or competitor to you. Nobody is going to confuse their product with yours, or make any associations detrimental or otherwise concerning your company.

Lay off.

Troy Smith

HndaTch627 · 10-15-2004, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trizzle

I sent this:

well said

chkltcow · 10-15-2004, 07:57 AM

What do you call 10,000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean?

A good start!

TimStevens · 10-15-2004, 08:06 AM

Monster makes an HDTV adapter for the Xbox that costs $60. It gives you component video output and... get this... stereo RCA jacks for audio. Want an optical output to get Dolby surround? That'll cost ya another $40.

$100 total to get the same functionality and same quality as the MS OEM HD kit that costs $20 (if you're lucky enough to find one).

doppelganger · 10-15-2004, 08:32 AM

Monster cable is the Bose of the cable world. In other words, overpriced junk!

Awesome inexpensive alternative?

www.bettercables.com

mexicanpizza · 10-15-2004, 08:49 AM

Monster cable isn't good enough to connect my balls to a car battery.

mikeyc · 10-15-2004, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanpizza

Monster cable isn't good enough to connect my balls to a car battery.

il96 · 10-15-2004, 09:26 AM

I heard this conversation at BestBuy:
Customer (C): So I need a cable to connect my printer, which one do I need?
Sales guy (SG): Well we have these two. One is regular, but this Belkin has Gold Plated contacts!
C: So what's the advantage?
SG: Well with this cable the signal will travel better and your printer will print faster.
C: Aha.... <puzzled>

Me:

Monster cable can DIAF!!!

rogue · 10-15-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Knoxville

i killed 20 brain cells reading that

those were thug braincells anyway, engaged in thuggery and thuggish thugging.

dwx · 10-15-2004, 10:34 AM

They did go after monster.com. Look at the very very bottom of the monster.com page.

They went after Disney for "Monster's Inc". I think Disney's response was, "What? We'll ****ing bury you." So that went away.

gongzero · 10-15-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by il96

I heard this conversation at BestBuy:
Customer (C): So I need a cable to connect my printer, which one do I need?
Sales guy (SG): Well we have these two. One is regular, but this Belkin has Gold Plated contacts!
C: So what's the advantage?
SG: Well with this cable the signal will travel better and your printer will print faster.
C: Aha.... <puzzled>

Me:

Monster cable can DIAF!!!

Wait. Monster Cable can DIAF because Belkin makes gold-plated printer cables?

-A

rogue · 10-15-2004, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

They did go after monster.com. Look at the very very bottom of the monster.com page.

They went after Disney for "Monster's Inc". I think Disney's response was, "What? We'll ****ing bury you." So that went away.

I'M MIKE EISNER, BITCH!

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10-15-2004, 03:34 AM	#2
Johnny Knoxville Scooby Newbie Member#: 18508 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	i killed 20 brain cells reading that

10-15-2004, 03:47 AM	#3
Onederer I am NOT nice Moderator Member#: 7952 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX, very blue Ducati Monster, very red	monster has nothing on don henley and the eagles. if you are not sure what i'm talking about, just do a quick janq and read up on the details.

10-15-2004, 04:08 AM	#4
nhluhr John Wayne Toilet Paper Moderator Member#: 7327 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 Black Mica	emailed... i'd like to see them go after monster.com

10-15-2004, 04:44 AM	#5
brewdude Scooby Newbie Member#: 9739 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA	that post is like a drinking game. every time you read the word "thug" you have to drink a shot.

10-15-2004, 05:00 AM	#6
aod NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7121 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: :punch: This is from FBHIC! Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Red	Monster Cable=The Microsoft of the cable world.

10-15-2004, 05:03 AM	#7
Dolphin Overton Scooby Specialist Member#: 1925 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: hands up who wants to die? Vehicle: 91 Jetta GLI - 92 Passat 16v - 07 Speed 3	it sounds pretty good when you get it at cost.

10-15-2004, 05:08 AM	#8
US2JDM Scooby Guru Member#: 5893 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Fairport, NY Vehicle: 1997 Black GC4 1995 White BK6	How has monster.com escaped their wrath for so long?

10-15-2004, 05:09 AM	#9
aod NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7121 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: :punch: This is from FBHIC! Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Red	Yes, it sounds as good as any other cable that you can get for much cheaper.

10-15-2004, 05:19 AM	#11
nomadtw Scooby Specialist Member#: 8037 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mars, PA Vehicle: 1998 2.5RS - black 2iggpoints	when i heard that they bought some stadium somewhere and were calling it 'monster cable stadium' i was like i wonder how that cable company's channel selection is and i wonder if their high speed internet is any good it was later that i found out it was the wire people

10-15-2004, 05:21 AM	#12
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	makes me glad that i only buy their cables when i get them at Employee prices....you guys have no idea what a RIP OFF those cable are otherwise

10-15-2004, 07:57 AM	#16
chkltcow Scooby Specialist Member#: 10814 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Stanley, NC Vehicle: '02 WRX 97 Miata M	What do you call 10,000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start!

10-15-2004, 08:06 AM	#17
TimStevens Scooby Specialist Member#: 4817 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Albanyish, NY Vehicle: 02 WRX & 98 L 91 MR2 & 05 Speed Triple	Monster makes an HDTV adapter for the Xbox that costs $60. It gives you component video output and... get this... stereo RCA jacks for audio. Want an optical output to get Dolby surround? That'll cost ya another $40. $100 total to get the same functionality and same quality as the MS OEM HD kit that costs $20 (if you're lucky enough to find one).

10-15-2004, 08:32 AM	#18
doppelganger Scooby Specialist Member#: 23007 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Monster cable is the Bose of the cable world. In other words, overpriced junk! Awesome inexpensive alternative? www.bettercables.com

10-15-2004, 08:49 AM	#19
mexicanpizza Scooby Specialist Member#: 16779 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Oceanside, CA Vehicle: 2008 God's Gift to Turbo Wagons (MS3)	Monster cable isn't good enough to connect my balls to a car battery.

10-15-2004, 09:26 AM	#21
il96 Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 13082 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia	I heard this conversation at BestBuy: Customer (C): So I need a cable to connect my printer, which one do I need? Sales guy (SG): Well we have these two. One is regular, but this Belkin has Gold Plated contacts! C: So what's the advantage? SG: Well with this cable the signal will travel better and your printer will print faster. C: Aha.... <puzzled> Me: Monster cable can DIAF!!!

10-15-2004, 10:34 AM	#23
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 Forester XT 2000 PS F250	They did go after monster.com. Look at the very very bottom of the monster.com page. They went after Disney for "Monster's Inc". I think Disney's response was, "What? We'll ****ing bury you." So that went away.