"Frugalista" Debate: One Blogger Stakes Claim

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The idea that one person feels she has ownership of a relatively common word is ridiculous. The fact that she requested such a trademark is laughable; that is was granted is downright scary. This needs to change.

Ashley of ND 2:15PM September 18, 2009

Natalie P. McNeal is a bully. I'm glad Amy Marquez of Jackson Frugalista brought it to her. Good for Her!

Stewart of MS 2:13PM September 18, 2009

It's downright scary that someone could threaten someone else's use of a common word! How dare she! Oh! And how dare the Trademark Office!

Alan Burrow of MS 1:48PM September 18, 2009

I think McNeal is very self-righteous to think that she "owns" that word. And I agree with Mrs. Michah's remark that she is doing herself a great disservice.

Susan Marquez of MS 1:23PM September 18, 2009

McNeal will likely not win unless she has a corporation that actually owns that trademark. The "right" bloc on the 5/4 court likes corporations that claim dubious ownership stakes in things, concepts and marks. Individuals? Probably not so much.

Muser of NM 12:45PM September 18, 2009