Ossie wonders why some folks want to tear down everything, even what they mostly like, when collaboration could be more productive.
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Nicolais: Blocking you online does not mean I do not like you in person
I recently blocked a longtime political acquaintance, and someone I consider a friend, on a social media account. He was not the first and likely will not be the last. The toxicity of social media, particularly in politics, is neither a new revelation nor one that is likely to change soon. To the contrary, it […]
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Backcountry.com faces boycotts, social media backlash over trademark lawsuits. But the company remains mum.
Outdoor enthusiasts aren’t letting go of their backcountry without a fight. As news spreads about Backcountry.com’s recent slew of legal actions against small business owners using the word “backcountry” in their names, so is public outrage. LATEST COVERAGE Nov. 6 — Backcountry.com breaks its silence amid trademark lawsuit controversy to apologize and say “we made […]
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Backcountry.com sues anyone who uses its namesake. Is it bullying or just business?
Backcountry.com a year ago filed for trademarks protecting the word “backcountry” for all sorts of outdoor gear as the online retailer launched its first-ever branded jackets, skis and apparel. Now the e-commerce behemoth is suing small business owners who have trademarked the word “backcountry.” “My feeling is that nobody should have the right to the […]
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Harmless fun at a sleepover leads to life-altering consequences via the internet
Donna Cooner is the acclaimed author of “Skinny, Can’t Look Away,” and “Worthy.” A Texas native and graduate of Texas A&M University, Cooner currently lives in Fort Collins with her husband, a cat named Stu, and two chocolate Labradors, Roxanne and Murphy. The following is an excerpt from “Screenshot.” Each week, The Colorado Sun and […]