Using generic word / phrase in domain?

[Dave Zan]

Hoosierhunter Wrote:It really depends on the situation.

Indeed. But more importantly, it depends on the intent behind it.

Here's a $64 question to ask yourself if it's potentially infringing a trademark
or not: why am I going to register this domain name?

Is it to promote my business of selling widgets? To eventually sell it to a party
who actually holds a trademark for it?

Is it to ride on someone's brand and make money off it?

Things like that. But I'm sure you get the idea.