Reboot 2003

Chapter 174 082: Domain Name Arbitration

"Hahahaha, interesting! It seems that everyone hates that group of Chinese people, so we have a common language!"

At an open-air bar in the San Francisco Bay Area, waiters in Mexican-style costumes walk around with plates, and the loud breeze blows across the terrace, and the neon lights of the city and the skyline under the night are integrated into one piece.

Sitting at the wine table are four men——

Two young men, wearing different shirts and jeans from the well-dressed socialites around them, sat discreetly.

A German man in a suit with his shirt collar open casually...

There is also a professional man in very formal attire who leans his body on the back of his chair. If the two dance-loving employees of Getaien were present, they would probably recognize him as the man who raided Getaien's office with his men a few days ago Time Warner's legal officials.

But there was no one he didn't want to see at the scene. He laughed and threw a newspaper on the dining table with cocktails and snacks.The title page of the newspaper reads "Internet Power from Late Developing Countries After the Bubble Revival", and the Democratic Congressman on the title page also smiled brightly.

"Of course we're what he calls the old school and we need to be left out...but Peter, you started paypal and you know the internet better than anyone, what do you think about this site?"

"No, Tom, every moment in the business world doesn't repeat itself, I'm an Internet person from a previous generation, and these upheavals that are happening are beyond my knowledge."

"Haha, don't talk about your inexplicable theories, Peter... tell me the answer quickly."

"It's pretty cool, I mean their site seems to be very internet-spirited, and they're going to be very promising if you guys keep it alive."

"Really? But it's not up to me...the cigar-headed fools on top haven't figured out what we're up against, I mean...they even think we're up against young people dancing dubbing, and in turn saying we don’t understand the internet at all.”

"But I'm retired, Tom, why don't you let Sean talk. Do you know him? He used to be your confidant as much as these Chinese people..."

"Okay, Sean...Sean Parker, of course I recognize...I'm sorry, I'm not used to sitting at the same table with you and drinking...hahahahaha!"

"It's an honor, sir. It was just a mistake I made when I was young. I think I should thank you for your generosity."

"Haha, don't be too cautious with me, young people, I respect you very much. You are geeks who understand the Internet very well. You have your own standards for doing things... Why don't you talk about this Getai Internet cafe, which happens to be the one you established? ...the sns website is being blackmailed by them, isn't it?"

"No, sir, not mine. I'm Mark's partner. He's the founder of Facebook."

"Oh, well, maybe you are the ones who understand the Internet best. It's hard to imagine that after that disaster, there are still people willing to join this industry. You have a tenacity that no one else can match. You are the future of this society. Oh no...I mean, we should talk more about your website, to hell with those Chinese! Haha!"

"Thank you, Mr. Tom Stilwell. Actually, our website is not in a very good situation now."

"Because of the domain name, we postponed the financing plan twice, and now we are relying on self-funding to survive until now. If we raise money on our own, we may piss off San Diego, but if we give up that domain name now, it is likely to cause a lot of trouble. Users churn."

"That's just a domain name, why not just change it?"

"We don't have a better domain name than this one, and as far as we know, San Diego companies also operate social networks, and we even heard rumors that if we change the name, they may change their website to Facebook, so that they can Grab users directly from us..."

During their first meeting, Mark Zuckerberg and Sean Parker told Warner Bros. legal counsel Tom Stilwell about their plight.

Some time ago, the copyright turmoil was raging. Santiago...or Santiago on Meilijian's side seemed to be besieged on all sides, and there was a commotion that their company's executives wrote bad things about Lei Shidong on their blog, which was forwarded to the English Internet. This kind of oolong incident.

However... for some reason they couldn't understand, this matter seemed to come to an end.

Although Santiago did bad things and offended a big person, a group of people who have nothing to do with the Internet popped up out of nowhere, such as the Democratic Party celebrity on the newspaper on the table. They think that the current technology industry in Meijian is not enough for developing countries Friendly, and some people say that Meijian society should be more tolerant to them, and even those copyrights that are not commercial at all should be encouraged instead, so that the Internet can be more harmlessly integrated into the media industry...

In short, being entangled in such nonsense, the public opinion that was originally a unanimous crusade against piracy has been ignored.There's nothing Tom Stilwell can do about it, the politicians are talking about the world economy next, and the violators are still at large, but no one is saying a word for them, the infringed content vendors.

Of course, other people probably want to wait for a while. After all, this website looks like an annoying grasshopper. It may be photographed to death by someone in the next moment. Even if it can continue to operate, it can also slow down in the future Think about it later.

But Time Warner couldn't swallow this breath... not only did he have old grudges in the past, but this time he also took it out and said that Time Warner was deliberately finding fault. If they just swallow their anger, where will they save face?

Coincidentally, recently Time Warner-AOL barely escaped from the previous conflicts, approaching 2005, new year and new weather, it is time to find a child to have a good time.

So they met with the Facebook founders who were involved in a domain name dispute with San Diego through the middleman Peter Thiel, and listened to them explain the ins and outs of the matter.

There is really no need to be angry with a foreigner who doesn't even know Lei Shidong, who posted a text on his personal blog, but now Santiago is in trouble, although it has nothing to do with me, but the opponent is in trouble, even if it has nothing to do with me To get involved, today's Tom Stilwell is here for this. This is not his own intention, but the intention of Warner executives.

Listening to two young people talking about the strange and boring domain name dispute, Tom Stilwell interrupted them: "Anyway, are you sure that the person who blackmailed you is Santiago?"

"Yes, that Xu Tao and their boss, Chen Aotian, are negotiating with us..."

"That's right, it's that person, that stupid Chinese man..." Tom Stilwell tapped his fingers on the table, his eyes sharpened, "You have found the right person for this matter, so, tell me, boys, you What do you need now?"

"We need that domain name. Whether it is Facebook or an alternative domain name, we need to decide as soon as possible. Now we have filed a domain name appeal. In addition, we also need to complete financing as soon as possible and expand the scope of promotion. We have already done this for this Things took too long..."

"How many users does your website have?"

"One hundred...should reach one million by next January," Zuckerberg said. "We're growing fast."

"I mean now, today." Tom Stilwell stared at him with piercing eyes, "Don't tell me about the future, even a fool investor in the last era would not only look at the future, what I want is current data."

"Now...about 50." Zuckerberg took out the business plan prepared in advance and handed it to him, "but our promotion force has just increased by about three times, and the effect should be seen soon."

Tom Stilwell shook his head with a smile, took the file, and glanced at it casually: "Why is there no profit data?"

"Profit is on the last line of the second page." Zuckerberg said, "Because we are a newly established website, we can only rely on advertising to earn basic website maintenance costs..."

"Only $[-]?" Tom Stilwell laughed out loud, "New establishment is not a reason. The most profitable company in the world is just like you. Google is earning the most advertising fees with the lowest investment. We like to believe that the media is the future of the Internet, but this is not the reason for insufficient profits."

Zuckerberg and Sean Parker were silent.

However, Tom Stilwell turned over two pages, threw the business plan on the newspaper, and then said, "Fortunately, you met me."

He smiled kindly and said: "Since the number of users is still enough, I can make the decision and let the company directly acquire you. It just so happens that our company is preparing to set up a music sales platform recently... By the way, what is San Diego's bid for you?" ?”

Sean Parker quickly replied: "He asked for 200 million US dollars to acquire 34% of Class B shares."

"Where is your own valuation?"

"Also...about this number...well, 600 million." Zuckerberg said uncertainly.

"Then I can propose double the price, and invest 600%... No, directly acquire your company." Tom Stilwell said directly, "Add 500 million and double it, and make up the whole number, then... [-] million."

Zuckerberg's eyes widened: "You mean direct acquisition?"

"Yes, the company is preparing an Internet music sales project similar to iTunes. You just need to write a similar plan, make your sns into something similar to those Chinese websites, and then work for a year, and you will be able to compete with Peter also retired after success, if you can succeed, the money you can get will be much more than that figure...Damn it, I really don’t want to talk about those people from the Celestial Dynasty.”

Zuckerberg was still a little confused: "What about our domain name?"

Tom Stilwell cheers up: "That's exactly what I'm here for. Have you ever heard of domain name arbitration?"

"Yes, we have submitted an application for arbitration to ICANN..." Sean Parker said, "But we are newcomers, and those Chinese people are very good at intellectual property litigation. I'm not sure if we can win."

But Tom Stilwell laughed loudly: "Hahahahaha..."

"gentlemen?"

"Don't be intimidated by them, let me correct one point, while I'm good at IP litigation, domain name arbitration is not IP litigation, it's just a non-profit slap in the face, it's as simple as a kid as childish as the house wine."

"All right……"

"But that's why I'm here."

Barrister Tom Stilwell sat up at last, his eyes bare.

"I have spent three hours learning about the domain name arbitration process of that organization. To be honest, it is a bit interesting. In order to deal with those Chinese people, I will help you win this lawsuit and let them know who in this country said Forget it, but this requires your cooperation... Now, tell me about your situation."

(End of this chapter)