"We started Lamebook a little [after meeting], and after a few months of doing that it got so popular that we were able to quit our jobs at the offices and do that full time," said Genitempo, who graduated in 2007 with a degree in graphic design.
"[3] Last names and faces are usually blurred out or pixellated upon upload to avoid invasion of privacy, and content can be removed on request.
[5] This ease, combined with the wide reach that many social networking sites allow users to have, has made oversharing quite a common occurrence today.
This leads to the kinds of content people submit to Lamebook: couple fights, inappropriate pictures, embarrassing statuses, etc.
They’ve decided to pick on the little guys: small business owners who seem to be no match for a multi-billion dollar behemoth.
[11] In a joint statement released on 25 August 2011, the companies proclaimed, "We are pleased to arrive at an agreement that protects Facebook's brand and trademark and allows for Lamebook's continued operation.
"[12] Thus forth, Lamebook is permitted to continue under its name, yet must add a disclaimer to its website, which reads, "This is an unofficial parody and is not affiliated or associated with, or endorsed or approved by, Facebook.