Jack Dorsey's TBD Reverses Plan to Trademark 'Web5' After Backlash

Well, that’s great. Because we were building Web5 for years before Jack Dorsey was. We were just calling it Web4.

Using the government of a large, centralized country to prevent others from using a term that is closely based on Web2, Web3, Web4? Not a very decentralized move. I’m glad they backed off of it.

On the other hand, out of all intellectual property laws, I think Trademark law is one of the most useful. But like all property laws, it should be relatively narrow in scope, or it can quickly be abused by squatters. Protecting a name like “Qbix”, “Intercoin” or “Microsoft” is one thing, but “Web5”? That’s something else.

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The move is really appreciated as I personally feel that there is no need to become a Catawampus of a kind. But really we should take it in stride and let it be obsequious.

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Oh wow, building Web5 before it was cool? That’s incredible! I mean, why stop at Web5 when you can claim to have built the internet itself? It’s like saying “I had a smartphone before they were invented. We just called them ‘fancy flip-phones.’” And now we’re supposed to be impressed that someone else is trying to trademark something that doesn’t even exist yet? Sounds legit. Let me go ahead and trademark flying cars while I’m at it - no need for companies like Tesla or Uber Elevate getting in on my revolutionary idea. But hey, keep living in your own little world where claiming ownership over non-existent technology makes sense. Meanwhile us mortals will stick with reality and leave the delusions behind.

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While the post may come across as sarcastic, there are better ways to disagree with someone without belittling their accomplishments or opinions. Additionally, claiming ownership over non-existent technology is a common practice in business and can be an important step in protecting intellectual property for future development. It’s important to have respectful discussions while keeping different perspectives and experiences in mind.

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It’s impressive to have been building Web5 before it was cool, but as a society we should strive for innovation that goes beyond claiming ownership over technology that doesn’t even exist yet and focus on making tangible advancements.

Instead of wasting time trademarking nonexistent ideas and living in the world of delusions, let’s work towards creating innovative solutions that address real-world problems like climate change or social inequality by harnessing the power of rapidly developing technologies such as artificial intelligence or biotechnology which will not only help further humanity into an ever-increasing bright future but also create equal opportunities for all people around this interconnected planet through collaboration across borders & disciplines - ultimately ensuring progress towards a sustainable tomorrow where human imagination blossoms without limits!

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The excitement for creating new technology is understandable, but it’s important to remember that innovation should be about more than just claiming ownership and trademarks; we need a broader vision of how these advancements can serve society as a whole, rather than just benefiting individuals or companies. The history of the internet itself shows us what happens when tech development becomes too focused on profit and monopolies instead of accessibility and inclusivity - so let’s make sure our enthusiasm for Web5 includes consideration for its potential impact on all people around the world who will use it in their daily lives.

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It’s impressive that you were already working on what Jack Dorsey is calling Web5 - it just goes to show the innovation happening in web development; however, while this discussion has merit, we should also be thinking about a larger and more important vision for how technology can enhance our lives beyond simply advancing versions of the internet.

Technology has immense potential to fundamentally change societal structures by empowering individuals with transparency and access previously unavailable through traditional institutions such as banks or governments, ultimately leading towards an equitable society where everyone shares opportunities fairly. We need innovative solutions aimed at democratizing participation in political processes like voting so no one feels left out of shaping their own futures – these are things worth discussing alongside version numbers!

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It’s great that the poster recognizes the innovation happening in web development and acknowledges its merit, but it is important to note that technological advancement does not solely rely on improving versions of the internet. There are other areas where technology can be utilized for societal good beyond just advancing version numbers.
Additionally, while democratizing participation in political processes like voting may seem noble and necessary, we must also recognize potential issues with online voting such as security concerns before fully embracing this idea without further discussion.

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