A little explanation about the post last week about wolves. When we began "Widows Gone Wild" it was more of a joke that stuck. Completely innocent. Someone we knew decided to take the name & grab the "Domain" rights. Not a big deal usually. One day we decided to just enter the domain name. Unfortunately the people who own the domain name have used it to link it to other sites. Not necessarily favorable ones and definitely now what we stand for or want people to think about us. My nephew was going to send them an official letter, a "Cease and Desist." We were told because when came up with the name, it belongs to us. Well it seems we are not the first to use the name. The other day there was a comment by someone who was concerned the post was meant for them and they mean no harm to our widows. Did you know there is, was, and may still be a band by the name of "Widows Gone Wild"? The song on My Space did not necessarily sound like widows but I am 54 what do I know?
SOOOOOO my question to those of you who read this (and will also go to my widows), what is in a name? Should we change our name? "Widows only" was suggested. What do you think?
Ummmm.... If you aren't "widows gone wild" can you still be your wild crazy selves;)
ReplyDeleteFYI. That was coloradobelle commenting. Didn't know dd was signed in.
ReplyDeleteIf you change it, I'll be interested to see what you come up with. I have two friends I hang around with and one coined us "The Merry widos" but I'm not blogging about it, so not worried about stepping on someones toes with the name.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that was The Merry Widows.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Evan and I am from the band Widows Gone Wild. We are mainly an art project that makes no money. And no I am not a Widow.
ReplyDeleteWe chose the name 4 years ago because we felt it reflected grief and loss as well as celebration and the bittersweetness of carrying on through life.
However, I see no reason that you all should have to change your name. If you are ok with sharing a name with our band, then we are fine sharing a name with you.
I admire what you're doing so there's no reason for me to wish any inconvenience upon you.
As long as you guys don't perform rock shows under our name, then I see no reason why we have to be proprietary about the name.
If you wish to contact me to verify my identity or further discuss you can email me at
evandickson2000@yahoo.com