glider Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 A lot of you have seen me post about Starbuzz and their completely fucked business ethics. if you havent seen... in a nut shell, Starbuzz has sued , i believe, 7 or 8 different tobacco companies for trademark and copyright violations. Starbuzz has nearly bankrupted Tonic and hit Social Smoke very hard. seriously... they are trying to sue over names such as "Sweet Melon" "Double Apple" and "Guava" along with any names similar to anything they have currently such as blue mist and citrus mist. they dont win many of the lawsuits but the financial toll on the tobacco companies is massive. basically, Starbuzz is trying to monopolize shisha tobacco. So.... the other day i read this on another forum and got pretty happy... "[color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]So a bunch of you might remember starbuzztobaccolawsuits.com. The site that was shut down by sb's legal department because it was getting information about the bs lawsuits that sb is filing out to the masses. A lot of people were enlightened about what was going on because of the site but a lot of people didnt think that the amount boycotting sb would make much of an impact still. Well the site did make an impact. Pom berry is one of starbuzzes most popular flavors, and they are using the POM logo on the label. Well it turns out that they didnt have permission to use the logo. Sbtobaccolawsuits was seen by Pom Wonderful, the makers of all of the pomegranate juice and whatnot so now they are taking legal action. Pom Wonderful has filed suit against sb for the use of their logo without permission. Looks like karma is coming back on starbuzz. [/font][/color][color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] Here is the link. The lawsuit is the downloadable file at the bottom. [url="http://www.sendspace.com/file/ys6enk"]http://www.sendspace.com/file/ys6enk[/url]"[/font][/color] [color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [font="verdana, geneva, lucida,"][size="2"][color="#505050"]Disney is working on a lawsuit for the Pirates Cove flavor since the logo is copy and paste from the Pirates of the Caribbean logo. [/color][/size][/font] [color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]just thinking more people should be informed..[/font][/color] [color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [color=#505050][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Alex[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 WOOHOOO now that is waht i call a win! I dont like starbuzz tobacco at all so im glad they are getting a taste of what they deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Ford Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 wow wtf. I can't lie, i am a sb fan but this is making me second guess my next purchase. Sounds like a bunch o' douches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Lucy Ford' timestamp='1300081701' post='501373'] wow wtf. I can't lie, i am a sb fan but this is making me second guess my next purchase. Sounds like a bunch o' douches. [/quote] with all the new info coming to light a lot of people, myself included, are boycotting starbuzz. trust me when i say you are one of hundreds right now. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 does it count as a boycott if i already only smoke tangiers and nakhla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidget Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Wow, I had no idea. I purchase SB occasionally but now I just can't do it in good conscience. Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Starbuzz business practice goes against morals, I will stick with good old Nakhla, at least they only use child labor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300121516' post='501411'] Starbuzz business practice goes against morals, I will stick with good old Nakhla, [b]at least they only use child labor.[/b] [/quote] Haha, Jess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2E8B57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b][color="#2E8B57"] [/color][/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahLover25 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300121516' post='501411'] Starbuzz business practice goes against morals, I will stick with good old Nakhla, at least they only use child labor. [/quote] LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300124834' post='501419'] [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. [/quote] I thought of puke, not vegetables. Maybe that's what he thought of too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 lol karma is a bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1300128430' post='501423'] [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300124834' post='501419'] [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. [/quote] I thought of puke, not vegetables. Maybe that's what he thought of too. [/quote] No, I agree none of the colors are not all that appetizing, i think it is just a ridiculous complaint. Its like being the guy who wont eat the Green M&Ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Ford Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300131161' post='501431'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1300128430' post='501423'] [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300124834' post='501419'] [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. [/quote] I thought of puke, not vegetables. Maybe that's what he thought of too. [/quote] No, I agree none of the colors are not all that appetizing, i think it is just a ridiculous complaint. Its like being the guy who wont eat the Green M&Ms [/quote] It's just kind of shocking to open up the tin and have a big pile of snot looking at you hahaha. Their sour apple was a horrid green color but the weird colors never stopped me. This bullshit that they're trying to pull is moronic. AF and nak it is from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jester Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) I can't believe someone actually has the guts to sue "Double apple" that is just idiotism at its finest Edited March 14, 2011 by The Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300131161' post='501431'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1300128430' post='501423'] [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300124834' post='501419'] [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. [/quote] I thought of puke, not vegetables. Maybe that's what he thought of too. [/quote] No, I agree none of the colors are not all that appetizing, i think it is just a ridiculous complaint. Its like being the guy who wont eat the Green M&Ms [/quote] Ah okay. I see your point and must agree. I don't think they should be dying it at all, but according to their representative on another forum (who is now no longer with the company since the last time the SB lawsuits topic was brought up) the dye is essential to the manufacturing process. Yeah... essential my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 i hope SB loses the lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1300133333' post='501435'] [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300131161' post='501431'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1300128430' post='501423'] [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1300124834' post='501419'] [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300123253' post='501413'] Seriously screw Starbuzz. Apart from their insane prices, STUPID flavor names (what the hell does a pirate's cove taste like??), and horrible corporate tactics, I was at a friend's and he had some SB mojito flavor, and I thought well why not. I'll tell you why not: it was BRIGHT GREEN [b][color="#2e8b57"]It was this freaking color![/color][/b] [b] [/b] I know a lot of what we smoke is dyed red, but I can deal with that. But come on, green??? How off-putting. [/quote] Now you are just grasping. How are either things any different. If it looks like the shisha just had a period its all good, but if its the color of asparagus you are disgusted. God forbid we smoke something that looks like vegetables. [/quote] I thought of puke, not vegetables. Maybe that's what he thought of too. [/quote] No, I agree none of the colors are not all that appetizing, i think it is just a ridiculous complaint. Its like being the guy who wont eat the Green M&Ms [/quote] Ah okay. I see your point and must agree. I don't think they should be dying it at all, but according to their representative on another forum (who is now no longer with the company since the last time the SB lawsuits topic was brought up) the dye is essential to the manufacturing process. Yeah... essential my ass. [/quote] It is possible, although unlikely, that their mint extract is dyed a bright green. Or their lime. But mint would surprise me less. It just looked really nasty. I know it's arbitrary, but red has been pretty standard for at least a decade (since AF came out, and hell even Nakhla DA is red). And yeah it was like psychedelic seasickness.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelios Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 THANK YOU! SB needs to learn some damn manners in this situation. The hookah world needs to grow, not be minimized. They're doing the same crap that Monster Audio does. Monster Audio sues ANYONE or ANYTHING that has the word monster in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ya though Monster audio will replace your cable for any reason at all, even if you've cut it in half on purpose. Let's see Starbuzz do something similar. Agreed though, Monster is absurdly overpriced (I have a few of their guitar cables) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 they need to make back some of that money of the Ed hardy crap. maybe if they re-market it as a fist pumping lotion it might sell better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Ed Hardy is SB underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1300149929' post='501489'] Ed Hardy is SB underneath? [/quote] That's the word on the street! Anywho, hopefully ol' SB backs off on trying to copyright generic names like "double apple" or "guava". C'mon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now