while the argument against over litigious companies is a valid one; the more I see of this example the more I understand Ford's actions, while the story suggests a small community of enthusiasts, the forums have 9000 total users and 4000 active users, once you go to their store it's not simply a little cafepress shop with a few t-shirts, this group has their own logo'd credit card with a link to apply for it. the sheer numbers of the community make me think Ford has a valid argument
while the argument against over litigious companies is a valid one; the more I see of this example the more I understand Ford's actions, while the story suggests a small community of enthusiasts, the forums have 9000 total users and 4000 active users, once you go to their store it's not simply a little cafepress shop with a few t-shirts, this group has their own logo'd credit card with a link to apply for it. the sheer numbers of the community make me think Ford has a valid argument