Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?

[Cam63]

so any bets as to when this thread will hit 1,000 pages?

4.32 pm.

Tomorrow.

[TCJohnson]

To the surprise of nobody, he has deleted all his blogs from his myspace page....even the ones written months ago.

[Matt Doc Martin]

To the surprise of nobody, he has deleted all his blogs from his myspace page....even the ones written months ago.

I pointed that out last page.

Who wants PDF'S?:D

[sk716]

Yes, ma'am, I do. http://www.woodsidecountrystore.com/TheDaredevilProject.html

Holy crap those are cool. I saw your stuff briefly at CAPE, the distraction of Larry just being Larry prevented me from getting a really good look...

Jonesboro huh, I dropped out of ASU.

[TCJohnson]

I pointed that out last page.

Who wants PDF'S?:D

Sorry, Man, this thing is just growing too fast.

[JTPencils]

And somewhere, a kitty goes postal.

http://www.airdisaster.com/user-uploads/cat_gun.gif



(Edited to add: I do not condone the giving of firearms to house pets and would never encourage said house pets to inflict harm on others in anyway whatsoever.)

The other kitty of course, being in the grassy knoll, right?

[TCJohnson]

http://www.woodsidecountrystore.com/images/Img4.gif

Think this one is my favorite...love how you did the colors.

[khuxford]

Chris, you are entitled to your opinion, but whether or not my "career" (and that is your descriptive, not mine) is over remains to be seen. Ronee still needs to sign a 'hold harmless' release in order to get what she earned from July until she left. I probably wouldn't have fared as well emotionally as I did if not for her. I hope she knows that I'm greatful.

How many times do you have to be reminded that you can't retroactively make something a requirement?

[JTPencils]

[QUOTE=Rick Olney;4235430 I will answer NO MORE personal questions.[/QUOTE]

What is the name and address of your attorney, so that progress can made on the payment of monies owed to creators?

Or is that considered too personal?

[Matt Doc Martin]

What is the name and address of your attorney, so that progress can made on the payment of monies owed to creators?

Or is that considered too personal?

It is actually amazing. It would the the simplest way to shut people up, if only he would provide that info. How many have called him a liar for claiming he had an attorney on retainer? he could make all of them, and myself, eat those words.

But he won't. Too many lies and they are all being thrown back in his face.

[Kozemp]

Be my guest. I wouldn't have signed back in here under my name if I had anything to hide from you, Bev.

You do have something to hide.

Your assets.

From your creditors.

And your wife, who you told Ronee you were planning on leaving. You're goddamned lucky no one here's mailed her a copy of that yet.

God, I hope you end up in prison.

JLK

[Matt Doc Martin]

Y

And your wife, who you told Ronee you were planning on leaving. You're goddamned lucky no one here's mailed her a copy of that yet.


JLK


Hmmmm....*scratches chin*

[Ian Boothby]

I want to sue this thread for the amount of time it's taken of my life reading it.

[David O Burcham]

Oh, hell...

I went back a few pages around the 400-430 mark. All this "Marine" talk has changed my outlook. At first, I just felt really bad for the creators Olney has shafted.

Now I'm pissed to no end.

Like papergirl, my father was a Marine for four years between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Then he joined the Mississippi National Guard and served for 24 years. Unlike papergirl, I can't show him this garbage and get his insight because he died in June.

However, based on all of the long discussions he and I had about the military, I have a feeling Papa Charlie would say something like this (which he said about other people he knew in the Guard), "He may be in the military, but, just like any group of people, 10% will be complete assholes. They are the fuckers that give the Armed Forces a bad name."

Not that I'm convinced Olney has served a single day in Basic.

[Papergirl]

I want to sue this thread for the amount of time it's taken of my life reading it.

I want to sue you for not being able to keep up. :p

~Bev

[Gail Simone]

I want to sue this thread for the amount of time it's taken of my life reading it.

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.A's!

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.Ay-ays!

Young man, young man you will never get laid,

And you certainly won't-get-paid!


Gail

[JTPencils]

And that opinion is from a retired Judge.

Holy Christmas, now he's got a retired judge,and an anonymous lawyer (which, as I look back, was asked about again about ten pages back, at least twice, and has YET to answer).

I wish K-Tel were still making "Top Hits" albums... this would be chock full. "Rick's Top Avoidances and other lies he can't refute"

[Solaris]

I would LOVE to hear your "own personal take" on Wicca, Rick.

What's your philosophy? What are the ground rules of your belief? What's your take on Karma?

Let's hear it.


Just so this doesn't get lost in the thread backwash...

[Sarah Beach]

About Gail's pen-name ---

Honestly? I just laugh about it. He couldn't show himself as a complete amateur in the publishing world more completely if he tried.

Gail

I know, I know. I totally agree. It's just that it is sooooooooo much like being stuck in a small tent on a hot summer night with this very, very annoying mosquito that just won't stop.

I so want to swat it and squash the life out of it. Which.... is suppose is why he keeps doing it.

Okay, I'm going to try and start ignoring it. That'll irritate him.

[JTPencils]

Again Rick, you're ignoring the fact that most professional writers and artists are more than accommodating in putting on happy faces when posing for pictures. They do this for their fans. There is absolutely no correlation between posing for a photo with a smile, to being personally happy with the way you ran your convention.

Oz, ya nailed that one on the head. I attended one (and only one thank heaven's) MMC event. There were more small press creator's an vendors there then attendees (as far as I could tell, I wouldn't want to be the subject of yet ANOTHER legal threat by Moby about that fact). There may even be a photo or two of my being there, with a smile. But it wasn't due to the success/failure of the event. I was there with a friend (who I won't name directly, but who is also still owed money by Rick for a non comics related issue, guess he didn't sign an NDA for that either), and we were having a good time just chattin' away. Nothing else.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Holy Christmas, now he's got a retired judge,and an anonymous lawyer (which, as I look back, was asked about again about ten pages back, at least twice, and has YET to answer).

I wish K-Tel were still making "Top Hits" albums... this would be chock full. "Rick's Top Avoidances and other lies he can't refute"
I will gladly give them a call. Rick, PM me the numbers.

[Howler]

Just so this doesn't get lost in the thread backwash...

It would be also nice for him to answer if he is a Wiccan and has been for a long time as he claims, why does he also say things like this?

"We're taught to turn the other cheek to some extent, and I do try to be a decent Christian"

I've said it before, I'll say it again. He changes his beliefs to suit his current need. In places where he peddles his comics and conventions he's a Wiccan. Everywhere else he calls himself a Christian in posts.

As a Wiccan for 25 years I already get bad enough press for what I believe, Reek using the word only adds to that. I'm thankful to see people here realize his lies.

[Blake Petit]

Okay, I'm going to try and start ignoring it. That'll irritate him.

Hmm. The Impossible Man Strategem. Intriguing.

[JTPencils]

... he is also severely paranoid. Constantly he told me "trolls" were messing with his computer.

Oh man Ronee, don't even get me started on how many conspiracy type conversations I had with this guy. Either on the phone, or in emails. Give him enough time, he'll try to convince you of the most bizarre situations. Paranoid should have his photo next to it in the psych textbooks.

[DocAbsurd]

That's just it, JT.

I was there, too. If I'm seen smiling, it's cuz of the creators I met, some for the very first time. It was the ambiance of fellow creators that made the event.

And I think just about any guest who was there will attest to fact that it seemed like more us than them. I know I spent more time walking around the tables and shaking hands with other guests than I did talking to attendees. Although the few I did meet were not only very appreciative, some actually ordered a few commissions on the spot.

I remember the football game Gail talked about. That's how bored some guests were; they had to make their own entertainment.

Promotions were negligible. Organization non-existent. I recall a problem with tables, several planned panels were canceled, the auction never took place, the costume contest shut down at the last minute.

I walked away happy because I met so many great creators. It was my first show in ages. I was a vacation.

But if I had gone to pimp my work and sell my comic . . .

[Kozemp]

Only, if you're hanging out at the gym I belong to, mister.

Ah...

Ah heh...

Heh heh...

AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I'm sorry, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day.

JLK

[JTPencils]

The matter is being handled as any legal matter would be handled.

Amazing. Seem's to me that if there to be any handling of a legal matter, that the attorney of the defendent would be contacting those involved. I've yet to see anything in my mailbox in respect to this issue. The wheels of justice grind slowly, but this would be considered glacial.

Believe it or not, I am more interested in paying talent versus taking anyone into a court situation.

I find this statement hilarious! I've never in my life (never mind career) who resorts to threat's of legal action quicker then this quack. If you're so interested in paying talent, then pay me. That's all.

[Sarah Beach]

Look what I found:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/DocABsurd206/sockling.jpg

Proof positive of the legendary Olney Sock Puppet.

Doc! That's..... that's.... Heh, adorable! It's a good piece of artwork. Now see, this is exactly the problem with you! You are far too talented to turn out a crappy piece of artwork even if the subject is crappy!

Love it.

[JTPencils]

I agree. In fact, emails to those talents will begin moving to them tomorrow.

If I receive this alleged email, I'll gladly post it for anyone interested.


Ever know a lawyer to not want to wait to see it all take shape first?

The only thing I can see taking shape here, is the demise of your desire to have any sort of credibility or career in this industry.

[JTPencils]

I did mention that I have a buttload of stuff you have posted all OVER the internet, right?

And that I have been handing it out like candy?

Including to people using it for legal dealings?

Would your attorney like a copy?

You'd have to get several copies of the exact same quotes sent Doc, from various contributors, because Moby'd swear to his lawyer that they're fakes, or have been altered in some fashion. Paranoid git that he is... he'd call the Pope a liar to his face, and then threaten to sue the Vatican.

[Sarah Beach]

Wait! What! Have I really caught up with the end of the current posts?? There's something wrong with this!

Oh, soon, soon, this circus will close. The audience will walk out of the big top, having enjoyed each other's company -- in spite of the fact that the events in the three rings were kind of pathetic. The circus will move on. But the audience will decide to hang out together at the local diner. And for years to come, the Diner Gathering will be a great time - folks will be trading stories and books and catching up. And they'll hardly ever think about the crappy little circus that triggered the much bigger event, and sparked so many friendships. They'll probably never even think about the name of the crappy, tattered tent-dwelling side show.

[Matt Doc Martin]

You'd have to get several copies of the exact same quotes sent Doc, from various contributors, because Moby'd swear to his lawyer that they're fakes, or have been altered in some fashion. Paranoid git that he is... he'd call the Pope a liar to his face, and then threaten to sue the Vatican.

Considering they could be proved by backups from CBR and MySpace, amongst others, that would not be so hard.

Of course, anyone pursuing legal action against peanut would know that, and may be efforting it now.

[Ian Boothby]

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.A's!

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.Ay-ays!

Young man, young man you will never get laid,

And you certainly won't-get-paid!


Gail

Thanks, while reading this I had "A Boy Named Sue" stuck in my head but that pushed it right out.

[JTPencils]

Just FYI for anyone. I haven't gotten that promised email yet. If I do, I'll post if it anyone's interested. But don't hold yer breath. (unless your stuck riding in the "Stinkmobile" like Gail was)

[Kozemp]

So I got home from the theatre last night too late to read/think/do anything, then I had to be at the pub early this morning (4-0 to the champions! 4-0 to the champions!) so I haven't actually looked at this since about 3PM yesterday.

I should get a gigantic fucking gold star for slogging through almost a hundred pages of this.

Wow.

There was a while there, when I was only 20 pages or so in when I was worried that it was going to come down to me stopping reading this or not getting to the theatre in time for tonight. Thankfully I managed to get through it all in about 3 hours.

Y'all are great, though. Keep up the good work. And Matt, the mailing thing... why the hell not?

And now I have to start getting ready for tonight, when I have a show up against an Eagles playoff game. Cause that's fun. Hopefully the "Greek Tragedy" and "football" crowds don't overlap too much.

JLK
"It's called Greek Tragedy, not Greek Happiness."

[Solaris]

Oh, hell...

I went back a few pages around the 400-430 mark. All this "Marine" talk has changed my outlook. At first, I just felt really bad for the creators Olney has shafted.

Now I'm pissed to no end.

Like papergirl, my father was a Marine for four years between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Then he joined the Mississippi National Guard and served for 24 years. Unlike papergirl, I can't show him this garbage and get his insight because he died in June.

However, based on all of the long discussions he and I had about the military, I have a feeling Papa Charlie would say something like this (which he said about other people he knew in the Guard), "He may be in the military, but, just like any group of people, 10% will be complete assholes. They are the fuckers that give the Armed Forces a bad name."

Not that I'm convinced Olney has served a single day in Basic.


Do you ever get the feeling that someone once looked at (a young) Rick and said, "You know, you look kinda like a Marine," and he took the ball and ran with it? :D Like the "Ric Olie" thing?

[Danny Donovan]

Thanks, Danny, and no worries, you've very welcome here.

This is a perfect example of what a lot of us experienced, that Rick would cry and whine about stubbing his toe, and mope hugely and childishly that that should not only free him from his obligations, but ALSO should generate huge waves of sympathy for him.

But he showed himself to not even LISTEN to the reverse, when we needed the promised monies (in my case, money out of my own pocket) because we had a personal tragedy. No, no, no, not our Olney.

I just think he never grew up.

Gail

Thanks Gail. I appreciate your kindness.

You are a better man than me Danny, but am glad you spoke your piece and that I hope thing are well for you now.

Thanks Doc, I don't know if I'm a better man than you, but I appreciate the kind words. I hope it all gets resolved in some manner. I feel bad about how things have degenerated a bit from the the main focus of people's problems but if it helps them get closure, more power to them I suppose. :)

I hope no one walks out this as I have in the past, closed off and shaving years off your goals because of dissillusionment.

[Daneault]

Wait! What! Have I really caught up with the end of the current posts?? There's something wrong with this!

Oh, soon, soon, this circus will close. The audience will walk out of the big top, having enjoyed each other's company -- in spite of the fact that the events in the three rings were kind of pathetic. The circus will move on. But the audience will decide to hang out together at the local diner. And for years to come, the Diner Gathering will be a great time - folks will be trading stories and books and catching up. And they'll hardly ever think about the crappy little circus that triggered the much bigger event, and sparked so many friendships. They'll probably never even think about the name of the crappy, tattered tent-dwelling side show.
that's probably the best metphor I've seen for this. Very nice!

[Larry Dixon]

...I know we haven't had the best of times over at X-Fan, but I hope I've grown some since my late teens/early 20s getting myself in over my head --

And just so you know I am sorry for my attitude in the past, I trusted the wrong people and looked up to the wrong people... And well less said the better hopefully.

That, my friends, is someone standing up and being a man. To quote Cam63, "Good on ya, mate."

[Larry Dixon]

If only this whole thing had a Scooby Doo ending.

It might yet! The big reveal could be that "Rick Olney" is actually the collective name of a group of performance artists, doing a piece to see how spun-up they could get an online thread!

"And I'd have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling fans!"

[DaveRothe]

Hi Gail. I'm Dave Rothe. I just recently finished lettering Ant #'s 6-9 from Image Comics. I'm a letterer. I too have lettered for Mr. Olney in the past. I am still owed $50 for a logo I did for him. He also used said logo in an international press release for his book "Freedom 3" on another well known comic site. Rick wanted me to sign a release for the logo that he used for a promotion on that site but has never paid for it. Individuals like this disappoint me more than anything else. They are ruining an industry that I love being a part of and working in.

[TomStillwell]

Dave, since he never paid you, did you know that legally the Freedom 3 logo is your property? He can't use it. Period.

By the way folks, Dave is an awesome letterer. I'm lucky to have him on Honor Brigade starting in issue #3 and he'll be inking an upcoming project. If you guys ever need a true professional who is easy to work with, Dave is the man.

[neko onna]

It might yet! The big reveal could be that "Rick Olney" is actually the collective name of a group of performance artists, doing a piece to see how spun-up they could get an online thread!

"And I'd have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling fans!"
http://www.politics1.com/news/scooby.jpg

[Larry Dixon]

Wow.:eek: :D My wife REALLY needs one of those with the Night Pride on it. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/2thumbs.gif

Don't we all! *big grin*

[Larry Dixon]

Ah, my husband doesn't wear one, either. He doesn't care for jewelry of any sort.


UNTRUE! He had that huuuuge Biggie Smalls "PLAYA" knuckleduster on last I saw him!

Word!

[DocAbsurd]

Dave's that letterer I was talking about before.

Didn't he claim you got all pissy cuz you were looking for royalties or somesuch and stormed off the project? I've been told so many stories about so many people, I can't keep track anymore. Last he mentioned you 2 had come to 'terms' and you were willing to work for him again.

Mebbe you can remember how many false starts and creative teams the books have had within a year.

I swear, I shoulda kept notes about all this.




Doc 'Secretary for the Obnoxious' Absurd

[Larry Dixon]

Sheesh, in going through this thread and reading the "replies" "Rick Olney" is giving, I've come to the conclusion he's like the human (or something akin to human) equivalent of the Magic 8-ball....

You shake him up and you get the following answers:...

-radiates man-love to Kevin-

That's frickin' hilarious. Top marks.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

http://www.politics1.com/news/scooby.jpg

Actually I perfer this clip. :evilsmile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6ZcAI6Aq0Y






" Were dealing with one sick son of a bitch. "

[THEDOC]

Well Edge and HHH are the exceptions to this rule though. Because Edge did cheat on his wife with Amy Dumas on the road. Screwing over his wife and his good pal who was dating her.

HHH used his position on the card to start a relationship with Stephanie McMahon . Plus his behavior backstage has always been known to be driven by ego more or less.

Bob Holly has done some jerkish things like picking on young guys backstage and being a general bully. I don't doubt what we saw when he took advantage of that young kid in the Tough Enough show a few years back where he punked him for the hell of it.

Olney could play a heel and be pretty damn good at it I feel. Yeah guys like Jericho and Christian are great guys who really aren't jerks backstage . They as you listed as Abdullah are sweet honest guys behind the camera.


Still say "Rick" makes Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's character look like an absolute boy scout.

[THEDOC]

Look what I found:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/DocABsurd206/sockling.jpg

Proof positive of the legendary Olney Sock Puppet.

Hey I think Mick Foley should sue "Rick' for the sock rights to that. (For those not in the know Foley had a sock puppet called "Mr. Socko.) Alright enough of the wrestling comparisons.

[KevinTBrown]

-radiates man-love to Kevin-

That's frickin' hilarious. Top marks.

Yes, I'm comfortable enough in my masculinity to accept your radiating man-love appreciation. :)

Thank you.

[THEDOC]

Holy Christmas, now he's got a retired judge,and an anonymous lawyer (which, as I look back, was asked about again about ten pages back, at least twice, and has YET to answer).

I wish K-Tel were still making "Top Hits" albums... this would be chock full. "Rick's Top Avoidances and other lies he can't refute"

Probably has a retired Supreme Justice looking over this stuff as well. ;)

[Comcman]

Oh...and ALL his blogs went away.

But I got 'em!


I will respond to the dozen PM's I got a bit later. Unless the Federales come beating down my door.

Odd that he ignored the one thing I wrote that gave him an "out".

Somebody had his nose smacked with a rolled up newspaper this morning.

"Bad. Bad. Look at the mess you made!" "I told you to stay off the internet, but noooo."

He's probably locked in the garage with the Hummer and 'Vette.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Somebody had his nose smacked with a rolled up newspaper this morning.

"Bad. Bad. Look at the mess you made!" "I told you to stay off the internet, but noooo."

He's probably locked in the garage with the Hummer and 'Vette.

Hopefully he has them running.

[THEDOC]

Oh man Ronee, don't even get me started on how many conspiracy type conversations I had with this guy. Either on the phone, or in emails. Give him enough time, he'll try to convince you of the most bizarre situations. Paranoid should have his photo next to it in the psych textbooks.

He made me take the ICC and MMC topics off the IF Forum cause of his paranoia, probably thinking Ian might steal it.
He also wouldn't let some SPA members on cause they were spies.

[OMAR]

Now if Omar is serious about facing Rick Olney in a cage match lets at least make it interesting. I mean lets have it be under ECW rules !


Honestly? Now I'm starting to get pissed off. Why are you fixated on me, because I live near him? If you want to see a fight get in your car and be in a fight. I've never indicated that I'm "serious" about any off-line confrontations, I keep saying that I would never do that. That it's not going to happen. Stop the fucking "cage match" bullshit.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Still say "Rick" makes Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's character look like an absolute boy scout.

Ohhh yeah. Rick would make an awesome heel if he did do a wrestling match at a Convention. He could cut a promo " So how many of you f-ckers did I not cut a check too ? Your all in my path to greatness. "

Rick has taken Chuck Austen's spot as the top heel in comics.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Honestly? Now I'm starting to get pissed off. Why are you fixated on me, because I live near him? If you want to see a fight get in your car and be in a fight. I've never indicated that I'm "serious" about any off-line confrontations, I keep saying that I would never do that. That it's not going to happen. Stop the fucking "cage match" bullshit.

Uhh you do realize were joking right ? Because on this thread beyond that silly post to you , I told one poster that Rick won't be fighting no one and that daring him to fight isn't going anywhere. That was last night .

Wrestlings fake anyhow. ;)

[THEDOC]

Thanks Gail. I appreciate your kindness.



Thanks Doc, I don't know if I'm a better man than you, but I appreciate the kind words. I hope it all gets resolved in some manner. I feel bad about how things have degenerated a bit from the the main focus of people's problems but if it helps them get closure, more power to them I suppose. :)

I hope no one walks out this as I have in the past, closed off and shaving years off your goals because of dissillusionment.

Yes there is a lot of pent up anger that needed to be released. I think in the end "Rick" will get his just desserts and folks will have had that weight off their shoulders.

[THEDOC]

Thanks Gail. I appreciate your kindness.



Thanks Doc, I don't know if I'm a better man than you, but I appreciate the kind words. I hope it all gets resolved in some manner. I feel bad about how things have degenerated a bit from the the main focus of people's problems but if it helps them get closure, more power to them I suppose. :)

I hope no one walks out this as I have in the past, closed off and shaving years off your goals because of dissillusionment.

Yes there is a lot of pent up anger that needed to be released. I think in the end "Rick" will get his just desserts and folks will have had that weight off their shoulders.

[THEDOC]

Ohhh yeah. Rick would make an awesome heel if he did do a wrestling match at a Convention. He could cut a promo " So how many of you f-ckers did I not cut a check too ? Your all in my path to greatness. "

Rick has taken Chuck Austen's spot as the top heel in comics.

Sorry must be out of the loop who is Chuck Austen...maybe we should have a Hall of Shame Gallery. I nominate "Rick" and Andrew Rev.

[OMAR]

Uhh you do realize were joking right ? Because on this thread beyond that silly post to you , I told one poster that Rick won't be fighting no one and that daring him to fight isn't going anywhere. That was last night .

Wrestlings fake anyhow. ;)

Sorry for the emphasis; I know you're joking but not everyone might, so the notion implied in your message that I'm planning some confrontation annoyed me. That idea gets out there and a couple years down the road when another english guy decides to send my family threatening letters because he doesn't like my comic book message board participation style, he and his buddies can justify it by saying that I once challenged somebody to a "cage match".

It's a sensitive area, obviously!:rolleyes:

[Matt Doc Martin]

Yeah...letter may go out in the mail on Tuesday.

Peanut does know that tampering with the mail is a federal offense, yes?

[AaronJ]

Yeah...letter may go out in the mail on Tuesday.

Peanut does know that tampering with the mail is a federal offense, yes?

I seriously doubt it.

[Matt Doc Martin]

I seriously doubt it.

In that case, registered mail it is!

[Paul D. Storrie]

Sorry must be out of the loop who is Chuck Austen...maybe we should have a Hall of Shame Gallery. I nominate "Rick" and Andrew Rev.

Chuck Austen is just a writer whose comics some people didn't like. Putting his name in the same context as Rick Olney is unfair to the point of being egregious.

PDS

[neko onna]

Actually I perfer this clip. :evilsmile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6ZcAI6Aq0Y






" Were dealing with one sick son of a bitch. "

Jinkies..that's brilliant!:D

[Larry Dixon]

All of the erasing of posts strikes me as an unfortunate form of Enron-style document-shredding.

Deleting an offense is in no way the same as a retraction or an apology.

Missiles can not be un-launched, bombs can not be un-dropped, triggers can not be un-pulled. Rain can not un-splash. Tears can not un-fall.

Actions once taken can not be un-taken.

Time is linear. Action begets reaction.

Retcons only happen in fiction.

We all are judged by others by what we do.

It is a truism in all strategies that an arrow can not be un-fired.

[Chris N]

Chuck Austen is just a writer whose comics some people didn't like. Putting his name in the same context as Rick Olney is unfair to the point of egregious.

PDS

There's a line between "less talented than some" and "so untalented a writer that you can't post a coherent, let alone orginal-sounding sentence and to even call yourself a writer when you haven't written anything is like calling yourself a publisher when you haven't published anything, or paid anyone for anything they've ever done for you, and you're a jackass who like to think he's the most hated man in comics, when the average reader doesn't even know your name and it's really only people that know anything about you that hate you". Subtle, but important difference.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Sorry must be out of the loop who is Chuck Austen...maybe we should have a Hall of Shame Gallery. I nominate "Rick" and Andrew Rev.

Austen did Uncanny X-Men. He really had flew under the radar for years and after he got the X-Gig he started doing some quick changes. People accused him on his views of women and all with how he wrote them in his stories.

The online fans torched him and he did himself no favors when he gave an online interview calling out posters on a message board. Of course Austen has said the behavior impacted him off-line and that people would tell his kids he should be fired and at conventions people would just erupt on him.

But for the 2003-2005 era , Chuck Austen's name was pretty hated online. Joe Quesada in a Wizard interview said that he wouldn't listen to the online fans and fire Austen .

[Comcman]

All of the erasing of posts strikes me as an unfortunate form of Enron-style document-shredding.

Deleting an offense is in no way the same as a retraction or an apology.

Missiles can not be un-launched, bombs can not be un-dropped, triggers can not be un-pulled. Rain can not un-splash. Tears can not un-fall.

Actions once taken can not be un-taken.

Time is linear. Action begets reaction.

Retcons only happen in fiction.

We all are judged by others by what we do.

It is a truism in all strategies that an arrow can not be un-fired.

A common phrase in case law is that "you cannot unring a bell".

I bet his lawyer knows that one.

[AaronJ]

Retcons only happen in fiction.

We all are judged by others by what we do.

It is a truism in all strategies that an arrow can not be un-fired.

Absolutely true.

But that's in the regular world. "Rick's" world IS fiction.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Sorry for the emphasis; I know you're joking but not everyone might, so the notion implied in your message that I'm planning some confrontation annoyed me. That idea gets out there and a couple years down the road when another english guy decides to send my family threatening letters because he doesn't like my comic book message board participation style, he and his buddies can justify it by saying that I once challenged somebody to a "cage match".

It's a sensitive area, obviously!:rolleyes:

Again Omar I really didn't know your past. Its a shame you went thru that. I had no clue why someone would decide to start targeting your family over what you posted online regarding comics.

[OMAR]

There's a line between "less talented than some" and "so untalented a writer that you can't post a coherent, let alone orginal-sounding sentence and to even call yourself a writer when you haven't written anything is like calling yourself a publisher when you haven't published anything, or paid anyone for anything they've ever done for you, and you're a jackass who like to think he's the most hated man in comics, when the average reader doesn't even know your name and it's really only people that know anything about you that hate you". Subtle, but important difference.

Yes. I don't disagree with you that Austen crossed that line, and the the quality of the work was so poor as to actually be insulting and offensive to the audience. It did affect my opinion of him as a person, to be honest.

But there's an even more obvious line between "so untalented a writer that you can't post a coherent, let alone orginal-sounding sentence and to even call yourself a writer when you haven't written anything is like calling yourself a publisher when you haven't published anything, or paid anyone for anything they've ever done for you, and you're a jackass who like to think he's the most hated man in comics, when the average reader doesn't even know your name and it's really only people that know anything about you that hate you" and "actually cheating people of money".

[OzBat!]

The following quotes are not directly related to one another, except for common theme, okay?And please... try not to sling his shit back at him, guys. It makes you look more like him and less like the wonderful, talented and funny people you are and gives him the satisfaction of having reduced you to his level. You are <i>all</i> better than that - and infinitely smarter.The macho bullshit one-upmanship we can do without, thanks. Everybody compare penis sizes at the door on the way out, we have more important things to discuss here.Honestly? Now I'm starting to get pissed off. Why are you fixated on me, because I live near him? If you want to see a fight get in your car and be in a fight. I've never indicated that I'm "serious" about any off-line confrontations, I keep saying that I would never do that. That it's not going to happen. Stop the fucking "cage match" bullshit.In case anybody missed it: WE DON'T NEED THE FAUX PHYSICAL CONFRONTATIONAL CRAP.

The average intelligence levels of the participants in this thread is pretty high... we should reasonably be capable of focusing on the issues and not descending into slurs and personal comments.

[Matt Doc Martin]

The following quotes are not directly related to one another, except for common theme, okay?In case anybody missed it: WE DON'T NEED THE FAUX PHYSICAL CONFRONTATIONAL CRAP.

The average intelligence levels of the participants in this thread is pretty high... we should reasonably be capable of focusing on the issues and not descending into slurs and personal comments.

I will say that sometimes, Rick shows up and we then need to grade on the curve.

[Papergirl]

I will say that sometimes, Rick shows up and we then need to grade on the curve.

In that case, I deserve a frickin' A+ for last night.

:p

~Bev
Who was VERY well behaved, all things considered!

[Gail Simone]

Hi Gail. I'm Dave Rothe. I just recently finished lettering Ant #'s 6-9 from Image Comics. I'm a letterer. I too have lettered for Mr. Olney in the past. I am still owed $50 for a logo I did for him. He also used said logo in an international press release for his book "Freedom 3" on another well known comic site. Rick wanted me to sign a release for the logo that he used for a promotion on that site but has never paid for it. Individuals like this disappoint me more than anything else. They are ruining an industry that I love being a part of and working in.

Dave, I'm sorry you're part of the large group of creators who ran into this guy and were cheated for your efforts.

Again, this is why we have this thread, because of this disgusting 'man's' cheating.

Gail

[SUPERECWFAN1]

In that case, I deserve a frickin' A+ for last night.

:p

~Bev
Who was VERY well behaved, all things considered!

All I can say in my defense is this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6ZcAI6Aq0Y

[JeffreyWKramer]

Sorry must be out of the loop who is Chuck Austen...maybe we should have a Hall of Shame Gallery. I nominate "Rick" and Andrew Rev.

Chuck Austen is a comics writer (and sometimes artist) that has done a few okay comics, and some really awful ones. He's a guy who doesn't care about established character at all, and who comes up with pretty nonsensible plots. In other words, a not very good writer. I don't know a thing about what he's like as a person.

In contrast, "Rick" is an uncreative individual that rips people off.

It's no contest. Austen has written a lot of bad comics, but Olney is a bad person.

[Papergirl]

All I can say in my defense is this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6ZcAI6Aq0Y

HA! Nice!

Even MORE reason I should get an A+ for NOT going ballistic on him for treating me like his goddamned secretary. I swear, I expected him to demand I bring him coffee or something next.

*twitch*

You have NO idea how much self-restraint that took.

~Bev

[Gail Simone]

Honestly? Now I'm starting to get pissed off. Why are you fixated on me, because I live near him? If you want to see a fight get in your car and be in a fight. I've never indicated that I'm "serious" about any off-line confrontations, I keep saying that I would never do that. That it's not going to happen. Stop the fucking "cage match" bullshit.

Christ, I said it as a joke.

Unclench, for god's sake.

Gail

[SUPERECWFAN1]

HA! Nice!

Even MORE reason I should get an A+ for NOT going ballistic on him for treating me like his goddamned secretary. I swear, I expected him to demand I bring him coffee or something next.

*twitch*

You have NO idea how much self-restraint that took.

~Bev

I thought for a second he was gonna offer you Ronee's PR position last night. I mean my god...imagine how lucrative you'll have it.

" Look their talking shit about me on Comicon , I need you to go in and defend me. " :p

[Papergirl]

I thought for a second he was gonna offer you Ronee's PR position last night. I mean my god...imagine how lucrative you'll have it.

" Look their talking shit about me on Comicon , I need you to go in and defend me. " :p

Pardon my language, but there's only ONE way to reply to that offer:

Hell.
Fucking.
NO.

~Bev

[Darediva]

I know, man, I love this stuff. LOVE when someone takes their talent and love for comics and blends them like this, in a unique way.

Note that I did say 'talent.'

Gail

Thank you, Gail, and the rest of you. I'll have these and others with me at CAPE in Dallas, where the guys who put on the best event in comicdom hang their hats: Zeus Comics.


--------------------------
Rick Olney in an email dated 11.03.03

Your concern copyrights/permission is admirable to say the least. I would,
however, inform you that all you need do (in creating such a quilt for me)
is to include a "Copyright Marvel Characters 2003 (or 2004, depending upon
completion date) and it would be legal and permissable.

Thgink it over because I'm serious. I sort of like the idea of my upcoming
aged days in fandom being warmed by such an imagined work of beauty. Please?

Pitch me a price quote.

Regards,
--Rick

I'll add here that his "legal advice" was not good then, and isn't good now. I pitched him a price quote, far under the real value of the item, since he also was making noises about bringing me to the MMC on his dime. Thank goodness I didn't have the funds to start the project without a deposit from the "client", or I would be either sitting on a very strange Spider-Man quilt, or he would, and I'd be really mad about that.

[bert]

Christ, I said it as a joke.

Unclench, for god's sake.

Gail

hands Gail a Doughnut (but not a Krispy Kreme. . blechhhh).

it's cold and nasty here, and I'm still fighting off the styes in my eyes. . . but c'mon. . . . let's everyone think happy thoughts:

pRick in a courtroom begging to not have to go to jail (although just like a bike, if he spent so much time on his back in the Marines, it will cum back to him without much effort -- if the right kind of lube is used).

[JTPencils]

Dave, since he never paid you, did you know that legally the Freedom 3 logo is your property? He can't use it. Period.

By the way folks, Dave is an awesome letterer. I'm lucky to have him on Honor Brigade starting in issue #3 and he'll be inking an upcoming project. If you guys ever need a true professional who is easy to work with, Dave is the man.

But he's got a lousy singing voice... so... keep him away from the Kareoke bars.

Good to see ya Dave, was gonna call ya about this thread. Wasn't sure if ya had the time to sift thru it all.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Pardon my language, but there's only ONE way to reply to that offer:

Hell.
Fucking.
NO.

~Bev

But Tightlip is a growing company. Its just not growing in the right ways towards actually producing work. But like Kevin Smith said about Jon Peters " I can't complain , I got to hang out with a kooky dude and all...."

:p

I wonder if he'll lure anyone into the job ? Someone who isn't online. Be a shame to see someone get saddled with that job to tell ya the truth. Because trying to get good PR for Rick is like trying to sell that Paris Hilton's not a whore.

[Erik Burnham]

I want to sue this thread for the amount of time it's taken of my life reading it.

Me too.

...

Shit, there's another 50 pages.

[OzBat!]

Christ, I said it as a joke.

Unclench, for god's sake.

GailI think Omar's problem is that it continued long after your explanation it was a joke. You didn't continue on with it, others did. It also built on previous go-betweens with Olney and matt and others, which is where my penis-comparisons comment came into it.

Lets face it: we've got some of the smartest writers in the world on this thread giving us, the fans and plebes, a real treat watching how a proper evisceration should be done, and we've got enough facts and lies to play with ourselves and still be involved. We don't need to indulge in this other stuff.

[Papergirl]

But Tightlip is a growing company. Its just not growing in the right ways towards actually producing work. But like Kevin Smith said about Jon Peters " I can't complain , I got to hang out with a kooky guy and all...."

:p

I wonder if he'll lure anyone into the job ? Someone who isn't online. Be a shame to see someone get saddled with that job to tell ya the truth. Because trying to get good PR for Rick is like trying to sell that Paris Hilton's not a whore.

I repeat, in bigger letters for the visually impaired:

Hell.
Fucking.
NO.

There is NO amount of money in this world that could entice me to work for an asshat like that. And, as for hanging with kooky people? I got friends that fit that description quite well WITHOUT being asshats. :p

~Bev

[Erik Burnham]

I wonder if he'll lure anyone into the job ? Someone who isn't online. Be a shame to see someone get saddled with that job to tell ya the truth. Because trying to get good PR for Rick is like trying to sell that Paris Hilton's not a whore.

I could sell Paris as... certain other descriptive phrases, so apparently, trying to get good PR for Rick is even MORE difficult!

[OMAR]

I think Omar's problem is that it continued long after your explanation it was a joke. You didn't continue on with it, others did. It also built on previous go-betweens with Olney and matt and others, which is where my penis-comparisons comment came into it.


Hey, thank you, that's exactly right.

And I had already apologized for my tone.

[TCJohnson]

Papergirl is so adorable. Has she been cloned yet?

[OzBat!]

Papergirl is so adorable. Has she been cloned yet?We tried, but kept getting this weird error message: "Arrrrrrrrr! Not Compatible, m'hearties! Arrrrrrrrr!" and then everything collapsed.

[Solaris]

Sorry to be repetitive here guys, but just in case Rick-O decides to drop in here tonight while I'm offline...

I am Wiccan. A practicing solitary for a long time. I know of what my craft
describes as what you think of as karma. It is close, but not the same. Least wise not in my book.

I would LOVE to hear your "own personal take" on Wicca, Rick.

What's your philosophy? What are the ground rules of your belief? What's your take on Karma?

Let's hear it.

Oh---and I'd like to add that being an Alastair "Creepy-Crawley" Crowley follower is NOT accepted in reputable circles as "being Wiccan." :D

[Crowley]

I repeat, in bigger letters for the visually impaired:

Hell.
Fucking.
NO.

There is NO amount of money in this world that could entice me to work for an asshat like that. And, as for hanging with kooky people? I got friends that fit that description quite well WITHOUT being asshats. :p

~Bev

plus whatever amount of money he'd try to entice you with might as well be Monopoly dollars...

[TCJohnson]

Sorry to be repetitive here guys, but just in case Rick-O decides to drop in here tonight while I'm offline...



I would LOVE to hear your "own personal take" on Wicca, Rick.


Hey I can cast spells to bring me riches and curse my enemies!

[Solaris]

Papergirl is so adorable. Has she been cloned yet?

You should meet her in person! Beautiful lady, and gives treMENdous hugs! :D

[Magneto_X]

Paris Hilton. :eek: Famous for being...

Dude has it so wrong. I suppose when you're this self destructive nothing but the matters. That is a sad state of affairs.

Paris isn't *entirely* useless like Rick is.

For example, she is a great singer ( :eek: ) and has a tv show that's lasted a couple seasons. Not bad for someone with no talent to speak of.

She also became incredibly famous after her porno was "discovered", making her easily x10 as famous as she was before.

Not to mention her movies and tv shows have been released for the public, unlike Rick who has almost nothing on his "comic" resume.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

plus whatever amount of money he'd try to entice you with might as well be Monopoly dollars...

I just want you to know.....Rick owns Boardwalk & Park Place ! He plans on placing Hotels on them soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj1wcs7SZj0

[Solaris]

Hey I can cast spells to bring me riches and curse my enemies!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAW!

*wipes eyes*

Hoo, boy.

Do you think he uses a Ouija board to run his business? :D

[Darediva]

Holy crap those are cool. I saw your stuff briefly at CAPE, the distraction of Larry just being Larry prevented me from getting a really good look...

Jonesboro huh, I dropped out of ASU.

Larry is a fun neighbor, but a damn hard act to be next to! I figure maybe people will remember me enough from last year to at least stop and talk a little this year. I'm a nobody with a peculiar way to express creativity (could say that I might be the only comic book art quilter out there, but I can't confirm that ;) ) but I'm first and foremost a comic book reader from waaaaay back and love the enthusiasm of the community.

Lots of people drop out of ASU. Heh. I'm a Virginia Tech Hokie, myself. They forgive me for it around here on a regular basis.

Thanks for the compliment! I'll be looking forward to seeing a lot of you guys at CAPE this year too.

[Magneto_X]

*imagines Olney on the run from Dog the Bounty Hunter once he's a fugitive (because he sure aint gonna stick around any court proceeding--for long)*

Have fun doing your Andrew Luster impersonation, Rick! :D

[Darediva]

http://www.woodsidecountrystore.com/images/Img4.gif

Think this one is my favorite...love how you did the colors.

Thanks! You should see the entire piece. That was all that would fit on the scanner.

[TCJohnson]

Larry is a fun neighbor, but a damn hard act to be next to! I figure maybe people will remember me enough from last year to at least stop and talk a little this year. I'm a nobody with a peculiar way to express creativity (could say that I might be the only comic book art quilter out there, but I can't confirm that ;) ) but I'm first and foremost a comic book reader from waaaaay back and love the enthusiasm of the community.


The only nobody on this thread is Olney, because his entire life is based on lies.

You are as much an artist as Simone, Waid and Busiek, just working in a less marketable medium. And nobody on this thread is a nobody.

[Papergirl]

Papergirl is so adorable. Has she been cloned yet?
You just love it when I swear. :p

We tried, but kept getting this weird error message: "Arrrrrrrrr! Not Compatible, m'hearties! Arrrrrrrrr!" and then everything collapsed.
Yep. I refuse to be cloned. And I'll keelhaul anyone who tries!

plus whatever amount of money he'd try to entice you with might as well be Monopoly dollars...
... Monopoly money has more value than any promises Rick could give me.

You should meet her in person! Beautiful lady, and gives treMENdous hugs! :D
Hahahahahaha! I think you're confusing you and me again. At least on the beautiful part. ;)

*huggleattacks!*

~Bev

[Matt Doc Martin]

So I wonder if Rick's coming back today...

*makes a noise like pork rinds*


Well? Is he here now?

[Papergirl]

So I wonder if Rick's coming back today...

*makes a noise like pork rinds*


Well? Is he here now?

Nope. He hasn't come out to play yet this evening. I think Momma Olney grounded him from using the internet.

~Bev

[Darediva]

So I wonder if Rick's coming back today...

*makes a noise like pork rinds*


Well? Is he here now?

Matt, that is priceless. Should bring him round before long.

[Magneto_X]

Sorry must be out of the loop who is Chuck Austen...maybe we should have a Hall of Shame Gallery. I nominate "Rick" and Andrew Rev.

Here's some info on Austen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Austen

[Magneto_X]

Larry is a fun neighbor, but a damn hard act to be next to! I figure maybe people will remember me enough from last year to at least stop and talk a little this year. I'm a nobody with a peculiar way to express creativity (could say that I might be the only comic book art quilter out there, but I can't confirm that ;) ) but I'm first and foremost a comic book reader from waaaaay back and love the enthusiasm of the community.

Lots of people drop out of ASU. Heh. I'm a Virginia Tech Hokie, myself. They forgive me for it around here on a regular basis.

Thanks for the compliment! I'll be looking forward to seeing a lot of you guys at CAPE this year too.

Just saw some of your work at your site. Very impressive! :D

Will you ever do art for comics? Your ability to mimic other artists (Colan to Quesada etc) is flawless!

[Danny Donovan]

That, my friends, is someone standing up and being a man. To quote Cam63, "Good on ya, mate."

Thank you Larry, I appreciate that a lot. :)

[Sean_Jackson]

Yes, ma'am, I do. http://www.woodsidecountrystore.com/TheDaredevilProject.html
This is the same Darediva that came to CAPE last year, yes? And coming to CAPE this year? Gail, you'll have to see her work, it's even more amazing in person.

I'm the Sean Jackson in charge of Guest Relations for CAPE, you know, the con that doens't charge for tables and leaves everyone feeling good at the end.

[DocAbsurd]

I'm the Sean Jackson in charge of Guest Relations for CAPE, you know, the con that doens't charge for tables and leaves everyone feeling good at the end.

As opposed to, say, another miniature con that doesn't have tables and makes everyone good want to leave?

[Papergirl]

Hahahahahahahaha! Nice one, Doc! :D

~Bev

[Crowley]

Olney is pretty akin to an Oz and Frankenstein merger, huh?

We at YABS are the villagers with pitchforks and torches chasing him as he runs from countryside to countryside threatening lawsuits to little children standing near creeks. But as we get closer and pull apart the stitches... the facade crumbles. A foot here, (Ric Olie) an ear there, (his "lawyer"), some guts (his alleged Marine Corp service).

And we discover this empty husk of a man...
all different borrowed organs... but straw for brains.

Shame... this mythological beast has neither the
brains, the heart or the courage of the OZ trio.

And we pull back the curtain and discover both the
"Great" Wizard, huckster with no substance...
and we discover the mad scientist... creating
a monster with no working parts and no
remorse.

[Sean_Jackson]

As opposed to, say, another miniature con that doesn't have tables and makes everyone good want to leave?

Ding. Anyone who's got the time/ability should scoot down to Dallas to dedagda store, http://www.zeuscomics.com on FCBD this year and check it out.

[DocAbsurd]

Danny, you may think you didn't handle things with Moby too well three years ago, but you musta saw thru his shyte when we were still being blind-sided. You had the sense to cut your losses and get out with your sanity intact.

I know what you mean about operating alone. I seriously can't believe how many of us were 'working' for one guy and didn't know we were getting the exact same treatment. It was like being in solitary confinement, not realizing you had cellmates the whole time.

I'm at a point where I don't care what Moby is spreading about me. Ain't no-one believing him now, and those imaginary creators . . . sorry, 'talents' will eventually see the truth. I don't blame any of youse I lost contact with during the last 3 years, now that I'm getting the other side of the story.

[bert]

As opposed to, say, another miniature con that doesn't have tables and makes everyone good want to leave?

Hell. . it POURED last year at CAPE, and very few (or maybe NONE) of the guests left. . we all just hung out in the tent and watched artwork, and chatted.


I hate to say that I didnt' see DareDiva last year (but I spent a lot of time talking to (and buying stuff from) Ms. Monster. . so I'm sure I just missed her.

I've already inquired as to something on commission that I can buy from her for this year :)

[Darediva]

This is the same Darediva that came to CAPE last year, yes? And coming to CAPE this year? Gail, you'll have to see her work, it's even more amazing in person.

I'm the Sean Jackson in charge of Guest Relations for CAPE, you know, the con that doens't charge for tables and leaves everyone feeling good at the end.

Indeed, the con that makes EVERYBODY feel good. Family-friendly atmosphere, treated the guests with the highest regard, and it's all free to the public, and the tables are free for the artists. These guys are top-notch. I accepted the invitation earlier this week to come to Dallas. Wouldn't miss it!

And yes, I can do any sort of art in thread painting. It's all freehand stuff, and I love to do it. I'll have the sewing machine there demonstrating the technique, provided I can wrangle a long extension cord from Sean again. :)

I'd really like to get the chance to do a cover sometime for a comic, using this technique. It reproduces very well, and the variety of threads have gotten almost limitless. The reason all my stuff so far that you've seen is Daredevil is because I've been reading the comic forever, and 2004 was the 40th anniversary at Marvel for the character, and I thought it was a good mesh of two interests. So, that's what you get when you cross a quilter with a comic geek!

[TCJohnson]

Do you know if Quesada knows about your website?

[Magneto_X]

Do you know if Quesada knows about your website?

If he didn't he probaly does now. As you can see by this thread alone CBR has numerous comic professionals, from indy guys to the A-listers, lurking and/or posting on the site.

[Darediva]

Do you know if Quesada knows about your website?

The first quilt I did featured David Mack's art, and I contacted him before I did it to confirm that he was ok with it.

I sent Joe Quesada pictures of his art, and before I did ANY of this, I personally asked Quesada at Wizard World Texas if I could reproduce some of the classic DD art in thread. His answer was it was fine. It's like fan art...as long as I'm not digitizing and mass producing this, I am fine. Otherwise, I would need formal licencing (like they do for the Spidey sheets and pillows, etc.)

Dan Buckley, Marvel publisher, has also seen them in person, and asked me if I had contacted MoCCA about displaying them there. I haven't gotten the nerve up yet to send photos, but that would really be something to get to show them in a nice venue like that. So far, they've been seen at a couple of cons, and I've been to local libraries to give short talks about comics and graphic novels to youth groups. That has been a blast.

[Sean_Jackson]

Hell. . it POURED last year at CAPE, and very few (or maybe NONE) of the guests left. . we all just hung out in the tent and watched artwork, and chatted.


I hate to say that I didnt' see DareDiva last year (but I spent a lot of time talking to (and buying stuff from) Ms. Monster. . so I'm sure I just missed her.

I've already inquired as to something on commission that I can buy from her for this year :)

She was over by Larry. Not sure where everyone's gonna be this year... we're still working on the guest list and then seating.

[Sean_Jackson]

And yes, I can do any sort of art in thread painting. It's all freehand stuff, and I love to do it. I'll have the sewing machine there demonstrating the technique, provided I can wrangle a long extension cord from Sean again. :)

Oh, we'll get you power, we deliver.

[TCJohnson]

I sent Joe Quesada pictures of his art, and before I did ANY of this, I personally asked Quesada at Wizard World Texas if I could reproduce some of the classic DD art in thread. His answer was it was fine. It's like fan art...as long as I'm not digitizing and mass producing this, I am fine. Otherwise, I would need formal licencing (like they do for the Spidey sheets and pillows, etc.)

I wasn't thinking of liscensing. I was more thinking that he would probably get a kick out of seeing it since it appears a lot is based on his artwork.

[wishlish]

Hey married people, I have a question. In Ric Olney's picture with Heidi, Gail and husband, I do not see a wedding band on Olney's hand unless it's on his pinkie finger of his right hand which wouldn't make any sense to me. Any theories on why someone wouldn't wear their wedding band to a con? I've seen guys have to remove their rings in the football leagues I use to play in, but a convention?

I'm not married so maybe I'm missing something there in my ignorance but I just wondering.

Thanks.

DM Jim aka 'James Roberts'

Due to personal experience, I tend to not trust a man who doesn't wear his wedding band. Now, Gail sticks up for her hubby, and that's cool.But I've met too many men who don't wear the ring and act like single men in public.

Then again, I can't see Olney getting any with or without the ring.

[Blake Petit]

To be fair, one of my best friends no longer wears his wedding ring because his fingers have swelled considerably and he hasn't been able to get it re-sized. And I promise you, he's not pulling any monkey business. He barely has the energy for ONE woman. :D

[Sean_Jackson]

Hey married people, I have a question. In Ric Olney's picture with Heidi, Gail and husband, I do not see a wedding band on Olney's hand unless it's on his pinkie finger of his right hand which wouldn't make any sense to me. Any theories on why someone wouldn't wear their wedding band to a con? I've seen guys have to remove their rings in the football leagues I use to play in, but a convention?

I'm not married so maybe I'm missing something there in my ignorance but I just wondering.

Thanks.

DM Jim aka 'James Roberts'
I'm married and almost never take my ring off. Only time I do is if my hands swell from doing strenious work, and then I give it to my wife to wear, and take it back by the end of the day when it's time to sleep. It's the only jewelry I wear, and I feel weird with out it on.

[Solaris]

Due to personal experience, I tend to not trust a man who doesn't wear his wedding band. Now, Gail sticks up for her hubby, and that's cool.But I've met too many men who don't wear the ring and act like single men in public.

Then again, I can't see Olney getting any with or without the ring.


Well, neither of us wear our wedding bands much. We both have problems with fluctuating finger size, and I've already had to hacksaw one ring off my finger... don't want to do it with the wedding band. We tend to save 'em for special occasions.

And just so you know... I have two "very special rings": one is my wedding band, and one an anniversary band he bought me on our 6th anniversary. We went to the courthouse to get married (poor college students), and he took an el cheapo band so I could get the pretty tri-gold $50 one from Walmart. I still wear it on occasion. Neither of us currently has really fancy "wedding bands" to wear, which is just as well, since we both have the "sizing" problem. :D

Anyway, my husband has turned down all kinds of offers, when he's "traveling on the road," and I'm perfectly content with his discretion in dealing with such issues. Once, he showed this girl (who was hitting on him) my picture, and her response was to tell him to take her home with him, because she'd "do" me too. :D I laughed my ass off over that one. (And yep, he went back to his hotel room ALONE that night, even though his compatriots had gotten him drunk.)

I have an AWESOME husband. :) Retains his brains even when he's drunk... and that's just one of his many sterling qualities.

[DrewEdwards]

I'm married and almost never take my ring off. Only time I do is if my hands swell from doing strenious work, and then I give it to my wife to wear, and take it back by the end of the day when it's time to sleep. It's the only jewelry I wear, and I feel weird with out it on.

I don't wear mine during my day job. But I'm a butcher and I'd pretty much ruin the ring at work. Plus there was this time I lost it in a pile of ground beef. Talk about a law suit waiting to happen. ;)

[Sean_Jackson]

Talk about a law suit waiting to happen. ;)
With who, your customers or your wife?

:)

[wishlish]

To be fair, one of my best friends no longer wears his wedding ring because his fingers have swelled considerably and he hasn't been able to get it re-sized. And I promise you, he's not pulling any monkey business. He barely has the energy for ONE woman. :D

And that's cool. As long as there's a reason, it's cool.

[Darediva]

I wasn't thinking of liscensing. I was more thinking that he would probably get a kick out of seeing it since it appears a lot is based on his artwork.

I haven't seen him since I did that Murdock's Law piece. I'd love to show it to him in person, but he did reply to my email with the pic. See, I just like to ask questions first about doing stuff, because sometimes it's NOT easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. :cool:

[DrewEdwards]

With who, your customers or your wife?

:)

Customers. I had visions of someone chomping down on a burger and breaking a tooth. ;)

It was actually my wife's idea that I no longer wear it to work. We have a lot of trust in our relationship.

Our wedding rings don't really look much like typical wedding bands anyway. So they don't shield us much from getting hit on. Not that is happens a lot with me. She gets hit on a lot more.

[Darediva]

Oh, we'll get you power, we deliver.

That you do, Sean! Did I get to thank you personally for the fine lunch you had for us? We certainly thought that was icing on the cake.

[Sean_Jackson]

That you do, Sean! Did I get to thank you personally for the fine lunch you had for us? We certainly thought that was icing on the cake.

Naw, that's not necessary. I didn't get them, Lisa did, but I'll pass your thanks on to her to pass on to the owner of St. Pete's Dancing Marlin (http://www.dancingmarlin.com), who was a gracious sponsor of CAPE 2.

CAPE, where we feed our guests catered lunches. Now we just need to find a place for them to sit when they eat...

[DrewEdwards]

There's a lot of good things about Cape.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Paris isn't *entirely* useless like Rick is.

For example, she is a great singer ( :eek: ) and has a tv show that's lasted a couple seasons. Not bad for someone with no talent to speak of.

She also became incredibly famous after her porno was "discovered", making her easily x10 as famous as she was before.

Don't give Onley any ideas, or next he might start making pornos with himself as a star.

Bet that image makes y'all barf in your mouth a little.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Don't give Onley any ideas, or next he might start making pornos with himself as a star.


It would be a short feature.

[KevinTBrown]

Don't give Onley any ideas, or next he might start making pornos with himself as a star.

Bet that image makes y'all barf in your mouth a little.

I thought beastiality was illegal..... :eek:

[rummblestrips]

I think we all need another good laugh, so sit back and watch this clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5GNNew9cW0

My only request is that you watch the WHOLE clip. you must not stop until the end as it gets funnier and funnier. (and if you're like me, you end up dancing around the room like an idiot for the whole time)

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I just love it!

[wishlish]

Nope. He hasn't come out to play yet this evening. I think Momma Olney grounded him from using the internet.

~Bev

I'm surprised she hasn't taken a hammer and a magnet to his computer.

[Danny Donovan]

Danny, you may think you didn't handle things with Moby too well three years ago, but you musta saw thru his shyte when we were still being blind-sided. You had the sense to cut your losses and get out with your sanity intact.

I know what you mean about operating alone. I seriously can't believe how many of us were 'working' for one guy and didn't know we were getting the exact same treatment. It was like being in solitary confinement, not realizing you had cellmates the whole time.

I'm at a point where I don't care what Moby is spreading about me. Ain't no-one believing him now, and those imaginary creators . . . sorry, 'talents' will eventually see the truth. I don't blame any of youse I lost contact with during the last 3 years, now that I'm getting the other side of the story.

I'm not sure how intact my sanity is Tim. lol. I'm not going to say anthing negative about Rick at all, I think the eleventy billion posters have already said more than enough and I am not one to discuss anothers faults publicly, as they say "there before the grace of god.." and all that.

(please don't take that to sound as if I'm chastising anyone, I'm not, I am all for anyone expressing themselves however helps them deal with their frustration, just merely explaining my way of dealing with it lol.)

I will say I've had experiance dealing with people who's moods alter rather quickly and while that didn't translate to healthy relationships with certain people but it did prepare me to know when things may be less than a stellar situation.

Things happened, I wasn't too pleased with. And my damned "superman complex" made me determined to do what I could to help despite what was given in return, and things that effected me, and more than just me, but in the end I've moved on, and I still hold out hope that things will work out for everyone, but I've always been a bit of a trusting fool like that.

We all make our way in this world, and we all have the potential of making that way better by working on our faults.

[Blake Petit]

I'm surprised she hasn't taken a hammer and a magnet to his computer.

Now there's an idea for a Flash game. :D

[Papergirl]

I'm surprised she hasn't taken a hammer and a magnet to his computer.

You never know... She might have!

~Bev

[THEDOC]

Here's some info on Austen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Austen

Thanks everyone for the info. Sooooooooooooo tell me the meaning of life?:D

[Sean_Jackson]

Thanks everyone for the info. Sooooooooooooo tell me the meaning of life?:D

Would you settle for the answer to life, the universe and everything?

[KevinTBrown]

I'm surprised she hasn't taken a hammer and a magnet to his computer.

Magnet to the computer; hammer to Olney.

:evilsmile

[KevinTBrown]

Thanks everyone for the info. Sooooooooooooo tell me the meaning of life?:D

Go here for that: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/


;)

[Karl J. Barnes]

Go here for that: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/


;)

Yes, Monty Python is wise in all things...funny!

[TomStillwell]

He's got huge bloody fangs!!!

[THEDOC]

I'm not sure how intact my sanity is Tim. lol. I'm not going to say anthing negative about Rick at all, I think the eleventy billion posters have already said more than enough and I am not one to discuss anothers faults publicly, as they say "there before the grace of god.." and all that.

(please don't take that to sound as if I'm chastising anyone, I'm not, I am all for anyone expressing themselves however helps them deal with their frustration, just merely explaining my way of dealing with it lol.)

I will say I've had experiance dealing with people who's moods alter rather quickly and while that didn't translate to healthy relationships with certain people but it did prepare me to know when things may be less than a stellar situation.

Things happened, I wasn't too pleased with. And my damned "superman complex" made me determined to do what I could to help despite what was given in return, and things that effected me, and more than just me, but in the end I've moved on, and I still hold out hope that things will work out for everyone, but I've always been a bit of a trusting fool like that.

We all make our way in this world, and we all have the potential of making that way better by working on our faults.

That's why I admire you Danny..A true blue guy.

[THEDOC]

Would you settle for the answer to life, the universe and everything?

I'll buy that for a dollar..."Rick" will pay you. ;)

[shanejayell]

Here's some info on Austen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Austen

*is faintly surprised Austen HAS a wiki*

[THEDOC]

Go here for that: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/


;)

That's what I'm talking about. Fvorite phrase from Monty Python:
"The choir invisible".

[Magneto_X]

*is faintly surprised Austen HAS a wiki*

If someone is controvercial enough, even in comics, they'll definitely get a wiki.

Hell, Rob Liefeld has a freakin' wiki! lol

[wishlish]

I just realized- Rick Olney is Dr. Infinity from Dan Clowes's "Young Dan Pussey" strips.

[neko onna]

Yes, Monty Python is wise in all things...funny!

http://www.airbrushcat.com/pics2/sing.jpg

[Sean_Jackson]

I'll buy that for a dollar..."Rick" will pay you. ;)

I'm sorry, I can't accept that dollar until you sign my NDR.

Or my 'hold armless' document, in which you agree to sever your upper limbs so that I can use them to hit you while taunting over and over 'Stop hitting yourself, why are you hitting yourself... just stop it already.' :D

[Cam63]

I want to sue this thread for the amount of time it's taken of my life reading it.

I'm starting to develope a thousand yard stare from it, but I cannot look away...

[Cam63]

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.A's!

It's fun to sign one of RICK'S N.D.Ay-ays!

Young man, young man you will never get laid,

And you certainly won't-get-paid!


Gail

That's the cadence Gail sings to when she goes for a run.

[AIPman1]

I'd like to take a second and mention that, while I haven't heard from very many on the idea of a BBB/CBLDF, and couple of my e-mails have gone unanswered, I am going to be forging ahead with the idea in the SPA, as a direct, integrated function of the group and our Distribution system we are building. So anyone that wants to add their voice to the development, and otherwise help support the effort, I would hope you can take a moment away from trying to get Rick Olney to answer questions he never will, and check it out:

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/topic,2323.0/

Having a solid distribution system for Indies and small press is becoming more and more NEEDED, as Diamond carries fewer and fewer new companies. Banding together and using the tools that we've built at the SPA - and helping build the ones that are still needed - will go a long way towards making sure the NEXT person that doesn't get what they are promised from a publisher, or a publisher from a printer, or what not, whoever is wronged by whoever, doesn't get to do it for years, and doesn't get to get away with it.

I hope you'll all check out our Distro and the ideas in that thread as they develop.

[Cam63]

Wait! What! Have I really caught up with the end of the current posts?? There's something wrong with this!

Oh, soon, soon, this circus will close. The audience will walk out of the big top, having enjoyed each other's company -- in spite of the fact that the events in the three rings were kind of pathetic. The circus will move on. But the audience will decide to hang out together at the local diner. And for years to come, the Diner Gathering will be a great time - folks will be trading stories and books and catching up. And they'll hardly ever think about the crappy little circus that triggered the much bigger event, and sparked so many friendships. They'll probably never even think about the name of the crappy, tattered tent-dwelling side show.

that's probably the best metphor I've seen for this. Very nice !

The Beach is one class act, alrighty.

[Papergirl]

... I would hope you can take a moment away from trying to get Rick Olney to answer questions he never will...

Oh, go ahead and kill our fun by bringing reality into this. ;)


*wanders off to read the link*

~Bev

[Cam63]

That, my friends, is someone standing up and being a man. To quote Cam63, "Good on ya, mate."

To quote Larry Dixon, " SQUAWWWWWK ! "

...Thanks, Lazz'.

[Sarah Beach]

The Beach is one class act, alrighty.

Thanks Cam & Daneault! <goes off to add to the list of "sure thing" readers to entice the editor with :D >

No, in all seriousness, it'll be cool to see this bonding continue. Sort of "networking under fire".

[rexmundi666]

wow,what did I miss tonight? :)

[Danny Donovan]

That's why I admire you Danny..A true blue guy.

Thanks Doc! I appreciate that. Believe me, after this evening that really does make my day. :)

Oh and Ian, I dropped a few ideas for you over in your thread.

[Sally Sensational]

He's got huge bloody fangs!!!

I have killer bunny slippers! They're dynamite!

Oh yeah, this is the angry thread . . .

I know! Let's send the bunny slippers to Olneyworld! There, in the alternate reality that is all things Olney, I am sure they will come to life (as long as they sign the proper paperwork). Then we can sic them on Tricky Ricky.

LOOK AT THE BONES!!!!!!!!

[Cam63]

wow,what did I miss tonight? :)

A kiwi bowler got a hat trick against Australia in the cricket.

[TomStillwell]

A kiwi bowler got a hat trick against Australia in the cricket.

Is that Aussie porn slang?

[Magneto_X]

Is that Aussie porn slang?

kiwi = New Zealander

hat trick = three strikes

[Cam63]

kiwi = New Zealander

hat trick = three strikes

I was referring to porn slang !

[heystacy]

Boy, from what I can see, Olney is a jerk.
Oh hey, hold on, doorbell.

Goes to answer; finds a mystical looking fairy, wearing a sparkly gown and waving a magic wand topped with a mushroom. In her other hand rests legal papers.

"Teehee!" she says in a giggly, fairy voice. "I am Rick Olney's lawyer! Since you made two comments in the cbr thread, a place where anyone IN THE ENTIRE WORLD could comment in, you need to appear in court to testify about the things you've seen in an open thread that anyone IN THE ENTIRE WORLD could see, you troll!! TEEHEE!"

Watches the dumb, pretty fae creature flit off to the neighbors, because she told them about Rick Olney.

Subpoena the world, man!
Good God, you're hilarious. *troll and proud*:D

That was priceless. As Diana Fan said last night, it would be cheaper to pay all the people who are owed money than it would to get people to take depositions and travel to testify. What the hell?

Deadbeat only begins to describe this man. Should I put "man" in quotations? :eek:

[Cam63]

Should I put "man" in quotations? :eek:

Wait until it's verified what species Olney belongs to.

[heystacy]

Wait until it's verified what species Olney belongs to.

I thought he was Orcastench?

[TCJohnson]

Yes, I've done a lot of things in my life, good and bad. Some I can brag about, others which I can't for obvious reasons. I never say anything I'm not willing to stand behind, and I don't gamble.

From his myspace intro. Emphasis mine.

[EdContradictory]

Someone I know took this picture that I had to share:

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/7386/rojsu5.jpg

[SUPERECWFAN1]

That was priceless. As Diana Fan said last night, it would be cheaper to pay all the people who are owed money than it would to get people to take depositions and travel to testify. What the hell?

Deadbeat only begins to describe this man. Should I put "man" in quotations? :eek:

Pretty much. If he honestly thinks that the judge will fly the entire forums in to hear evidence thats basically people saying the same things he should have done , what would a compentant legal person say for wasting the courts time ?

I also love the threats against sueing Mark Waid for picking up legal bills and all. That was priceless. I'm sure Waid is worried over it.

[Magneto_X]

That was priceless. As Diana Fan said last night, it would be cheaper to pay all the people who are owed money than it would to get people to take depositions and travel to testify. What the hell?


That only works if he has money to pay them with. He doesn't (or won't even try to pay it off by selling items he owns*).

Since that's not an option Rick is still stalling and/or intimidating people with lawsuits. Only, for some reason that escapes me, no-one believes he'll ever go through with this** so it isn't logically for him to use this tactic, either.

He's really got no options here.

But one thing that is clear is that he's blackballed *himself* from the comic industry with this idiotic behavior.

Edit:

If he ever does get to court, assuming he doesn't go on the run immediately, the only lawyer he'll get is a court appointed one. The poor bastard (the lawyer, not Olney).

It'd be great if he represented himself and someone got it on video-tape. Comedy gold right there.

He'd constantly be sent to jail for pissing off the judge(s) with his insanity. lol


* even with the Van of Justice it'd still take him years to pay back the money (I suggest he start sending in applications for the local McDonalds just to get some paychecks rolling in)

** if by some chance he does not only will he lose badly but it will make him an even bigger laughing stock once it's public knowledge!

[Cam63]

All of the erasing of posts strikes me as an unfortunate form of Enron-style document-shredding.

Deleting an offense is in no way the same as a retraction or an apology.

Missiles can not be un-launched, bombs can not be un-dropped, triggers can not be un-pulled. Rain can not un-splash. Tears can not un-fall.

Actions once taken can not be un-taken.

Time is linear. Action begets reaction.

Retcons only happen in fiction.

We all are judged by others by what we do.

It is a truism in all strategies that an arrow can not be un-fired.

Damn, you're a wise bugger, Lazz.

[Cam63]

Someone I know took this picture that I had to share:

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/7386/rojsu5.jpg

According to Olney, it was Ric who was devouring Jabba.

[Cam63]

I thought he was Orcastench?

I'll await the results from the samples taken by CSIRO pathologists, thank you.

...They did say they stank beyond all that is proven unholy, though.

[heystacy]

Pretty much. If he honestly thinks that the judge will fly the entire forums in to hear evidence thats basically people saying the same things he should have done , what would a compentant legal person say for wasting the courts time ?

I also love the threats against sueing Mark Waid for picking up legal bills and all. That was priceless. I'm sure Waid is worried over it.

He painted himself in a corner and quite franky I have never met someone so deserving of the contempt posters have for him.

[heystacy]

That only works if he has money to pay them with. He doesn't (or won't even try to pay it off by selling items he owns*).

Since that's not an option Rick is still stalling and/or intimidating people with lawsuits. Only, for some reason that escapes me, no-one believes he'll ever go through with this** so it isn't logically for him to use this tactic, either.

He's really got no options here.

But one thing that is clear is that he's blackballed *himself* from the comic industry with this idiotic behavior.

Edit:

If he ever does get to court, assuming he doesn't go on the run immediately, the only lawyer he'll get is a court appointed one. The poor bastard (the lawyer, not Olney).

It'd be great if he represented himself and someone got it on video-tape. Comedy gold right there.

He'd constantly be sent to jail for pissing off the judge(s) with his insanity. lol


* even with the Van of Justice it'd still take him years to pay back the money (I suggest he start sending in applications for the local McDonalds just to get some paychecks rolling in)

** if by some chance he does not only will he lose badly but it will make him an even bigger laughing stock once it's public knowledge!

He'd likely argue that he is not insane and sane to go to court. LOL

[Cam63]

Like all bastards, he does have his uses.

YABS' community has got larger and stronger since he's been shown for the gutless, lying shit he is and my respect has grown outta bounds.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

He painted himself in a corner and quite franky I have never met someone so deserving of the contempt posters have for him.

I really think he loved the attention . That it was some awe inspiring feat pretty much. Nevermind it was sinking the company he wants to launch. As he tried last week to tell me , that negative PR is better than no PR.

Of course logic will tell you...no , not when your trying to launch a new indie company and line of books. Since its hard enough to break in and be huge. Let alone piss off creators/retailers/fans all in 1 swoop.

[Cam63]

Pretty much. If he honestly thinks that the judge will fly the entire forums in to hear evidence thats basically people saying the same things he should have done , what would a compentant legal person say for wasting the courts time ?

I also love the threats against sueing Mark Waid for picking up legal bills and all. That was priceless. I'm sure Waid is worried over it.

Yeah, he's a professional fuckwit, alright.

I can't really see Waid camped in his dunny, clutching his teddy and blankie.

...unless he ate something he really shouldn't.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Yeah, he's a professional fuckwit, alright.

I can't really see Waid camped in his dunny, clutching his teddy and blankie.

...unless he ate something he really shouldn't.

I had to laugh. I know that Waid's offer really rocked the boat for him. I suppose he never pictured an industry pro doing that . I know I never pictured it , and thats how awesome it was.

[Papergirl]

Yeah, he's a professional fuckwit, alright.

I can't really see Waid camped in his dunny, clutching his teddy and blankie.

...unless he ate something he really shouldn't.
Like Lester's cooking?

~Bev

[Crowley]

Someone I know took this picture that I had to share:

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/7386/rojsu5.jpg

I'm confused... which one is Rick?

[Magneto_X]

He'd likely argue that he is not insane and sane to go to court. LOL

If the judge ordered him to get tested by a psychologist and they said he was insane would that let him off the hook or what? :confused:

[Magneto_X]

Duplicate post!

[Cam63]

Don't give Onley any ideas, or next he might start making pornos with himself as a star.

Bet that image makes y'all barf in your mouth a little.

I have a cast iron gut, so nothing sickens me. That's not bragging, just stating a fact.

...I did pause and nearly put down my beer, though.

[Cam63]

I had to laugh. I know that Waid's offer really rocked the boat for him. I suppose he never pictured an industry pro doing that . I know I never pictured it , and thats how awesome it was.

We all know how much Waid's offer loosened up Olney's sphincter and cause some stainage.

I love Waid for that.

[Papergirl]

...I did pause and nearly put down my beer, though.

:eek:

~Bev

[Cam63]

:eek:

~Bev

Bloody hell, woman !

It's not like I split the atom !

[Papergirl]

Bloody hell, woman !

It's not like I split the atom !
True. It's not like you actually did put your beer down. Just almost. Which is still an incredibly rare thing. :p

~Bev

[Jeff Brady]

Bloody hell, woman !

It's not like I split the atom !

I'm shocked, Bruce! You don't put your beer down unless you've finished it. And then you pick up another one.

[Sally Sensational]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/vigilant_oblivion/rickpokesyabs.gif

My work here is done.

[Papergirl]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/vigilant_oblivion/rickpokesyabs.gif

My work here is done.
Bwahahahahaha! I love it! Truly LOVE it!

That just rocks. :D

~Bev

[DarrenCawsey]

A kiwi bowler got a hat trick against Australia in the cricket.

Yeah, but we still lost though :(

[Chris N]

Someone I know took this picture that I had to share:

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/7386/rojsu5.jpg

I don't get it. That's Jabba devouring Ric Olie from Star Wars. A character who, in the absence of any evidence whatsoever, I assume has nothing to do with our Rick. What's the relation? Yes, I realise they have the same initials and Ric gave Anakin his first flying lesson just like Rick gave some kid a comic, but I'm still not seeing the relevance to the thread. :D

[DungeonmasterJim]

I'm confused... which one is Rick?


I find that incredibly mean.

And absolutely hilarious!

DM Jim

[OzBat!]

YABS' community has got larger and stronger since he's been shown for the gutless, lying shit he is and my respect has grown outta bounds.Nonono, you're still the Rodney Dangerfield of the YABS set Cam, don't get too far ahead of yourself there mate!

[wishlish]

During Friday's night Olneyfest, I filed a complaint with MySpace about the "iKill" image that was one of his photos. I also told them he was using his blog there to harass people. Not only are the blog posts gone, but the image is gone (while others remain). I wonder if he pulled down the material, or if MySpace did it for him.

[Sean_Jackson]

During Friday's night Olneyfest, I filed a complaint with MySpace about the "iKill" image that was one of his photos. I also told them he was using his blog there to harass people. Not only are the blog posts gone, but the image is gone (while others remain). I wonder if he pulled down the material, or if MySpace did it for him.

I'm sure he deleted all his blogs, it's in keeping with past actions.

[Gail Simone]

It's like he pooped in the front room, and sprayed air freshener instead of cleaning it up.

Gail

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

It's like he pooped in the front room, and sprayed air freshener instead of cleaning it up.

Gail

I'm suddenly reminded of my janitorial days...

JP

[Mike Bullock]

I'm sure he deleted all his blogs, it's in keeping with past actions.


A Little Birdie told me he's being investigated by more than just the administrators of Myspace...

[KevinTBrown]

A Little Birdie told me he's being investigated by more than just the administrators of Myspace...

This being the "birdie":

http://bcs.solano.edu/workarea/clipart/HOLIDAYS/_HALLOWEEN/vulture.jpg

[uber steve]

Hi all,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy this thread. As a small-business man who relies on customers paying up on time I am very familiar with the frustration of getting screwed over. The loss of faith always hurts more than the loss of cash.

It's interesting to see how high up on the list this thread is getting when you do a Google of Rick Olney. Right now it is number eight; number one is my favourite :rolleyes: - http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2.asp?intID=290, with this quote from Rick "To all those that feel I've hurt them; Forgive me. To all those that know the warmth of my friendship; Remember me. To those that loved me, know that I love you still today. I was only here in the spotlight of life a brief time, but you've all made my life the richer for my exposure to you."

I guess some of you folks did make his life richer. I hope you get paid.

Long time reader, first time poster.

[Blake Petit]

I'm kinda dissapointed, guys. Yesterday morning, it took me two hours to read how much the thread had grown overnight. Today it's just 10 minutes? What gives?

[THEDOC]

During Friday's night Olneyfest, I filed a complaint with MySpace about the "iKill" image that was one of his photos. I also told them he was using his blog there to harass people. Not only are the blog posts gone, but the image is gone (while others remain). I wonder if he pulled down the material, or if MySpace did it for him.

Were we able to save those blogs at all?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I'm kinda dissapointed, guys. Yesterday morning, it took me two hours to read how much the thread had grown overnight. Today it's just 10 minutes? What gives?

What can I say....Rick didn't come in to gloat I suppose. ;)

[THEDOC]

I'd like to take a second and mention that, while I haven't heard from very many on the idea of a BBB/CBLDF, and couple of my e-mails have gone unanswered, I am going to be forging ahead with the idea in the SPA, as a direct, integrated function of the group and our Distribution system we are building. So anyone that wants to add their voice to the development, and otherwise help support the effort, I would hope you can take a moment away from trying to get Rick Olney to answer questions he never will, and check it out:

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/topic,2323.0/

Having a solid distribution system for Indies and small press is becoming more and more NEEDED, as Diamond carries fewer and fewer new companies. Banding together and using the tools that we've built at the SPA - and helping build the ones that are still needed - will go a long way towards making sure the NEXT person that doesn't get what they are promised from a publisher, or a publisher from a printer, or what not, whoever is wronged by whoever, doesn't get to do it for years, and doesn't get to get away with it.

I hope you'll all check out our Distro and the ideas in that thread as they develop.


I would like to help Ian. Now that the tables for The Jam are sold maybe we can get some info out to the creators there to assist. Maybe folks could come to The Small Press Pavler Chat tonight at 7CST or The SPA chat on Tuesday I believe at 7 as well.

[bert]

I'm kinda dissapointed, guys. Yesterday morning, it took me two hours to read how much the thread had grown overnight. Today it's just 10 minutes? What gives?

I'm guessing it's because all of the folks peanut threatened to sue all got served papers yesterday, and their lawyers (who really do exist) advised them (like any "real" lawyer would) to shut the hell up, and keep away from a messageboard where they can post something that can be used against them.





NAAAAAAAAAAH !!!


I think it's because Smiley-fuck didn't show up last night, so there just hasn't been any news to comment on yet.



on question. . . for anyone who may know. If you serve someone w/ a lawsuit, do you get a message when the papers have actually been served? (I mean, for those who have filed against peanut , do you know when he actually gets handed the papers?)

[THEDOC]

I'm kinda dissapointed, guys. Yesterday morning, it took me two hours to read how much the thread had grown overnight. Today it's just 10 minutes? What gives?

Well maybe folks are getting info together about "Rick" plus he hasn't been here to goad us or make new false statements. Maybe the calm before the storm??

Oh, "Rick" IF sold enough table to our show to break even though you tried to sabatoge our moral with your statements we prevailed. So now we are planning a blitz to get the public out. Though not as lavish as the Big Cons we will maintgain the old convention atmosphere of the old 70's cons so fans and creators can communicate.

I would like to have an auction with proceeds going toward "Unscrewed" so Tim can concentrate on getting creators and staff together and not worry about print costs.

[THEDOC]

Hi all,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy this thread. As a small-business man who relies on customers paying up on time I am very familiar with the frustration of getting screwed over. The loss of faith always hurts more than the loss of cash.

It's interesting to see how high up on the list this thread is getting when you do a Google of Rick Olney. Right now it is number eight; number one is my favourite :rolleyes: - http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2.asp?intID=290, with this quote from Rick "To all those that feel I've hurt them; Forgive me. To all those that know the warmth of my friendship; Remember me. To those that loved me, know that I love you still today. I was only here in the spotlight of life a brief time, but you've all made my life the richer for my exposure to you."

I guess some of you folks did make his life richer. I hope you get paid.

Long time reader, first time poster.


What did he expose to those who made his life richer????:confused: :confused:

[Karl J. Barnes]

What did he expose to those who made his life richer????:confused: :confused:

NDA's, maybe????

[AIPman1]

Oh, go ahead and kill our fun by bringing reality into this. ;)


*wanders off to read the link*

~Bev
well, it's not like I haven't enoyed each and every joke, lol. I literally spent ALL DAY yesterday trying to catch up on the thread...

[AIPman1]

Thanks Doc! I appreciate that. Believe me, after this evening that really does make my day. :)

Oh and Ian, I dropped a few ideas for you over in your thread.

thanks Danny...I'll go check it when I, y'know, catch up here again, lol....

[Papergirl]

well, it's not like I haven't enoyed each and every joke, lol. I literally spent ALL DAY yesterday trying to catch up on the thread...

Hee! I know. I was just teasing you. :p

You have some great ideas going there. Danny, too! I'm not really sure yet what a simple fan/reader can do to help, though. But, be assured, if I DO think of something, you'll be the first to know. :)

~Bev

[colleen]

I'm guessing it's because all of the folks peanut threatened to sue all got served papers yesterday, and their lawyers (who really do exist) advised them (like any "real" lawyer would) to shut the hell up, and keep away from a messageboard where they can post something that can be used against them.





NAAAAAAAAAAH !!!


I think it's because Smiley-fuck didn't show up last night, so there just hasn't been any news to comment on yet.



on question. . . for anyone who may know. If you serve someone w/ a lawsuit, do you get a message when the papers have actually been served? (I mean, for those who have filed against peanut , do you know when he actually gets handed the papers?)

You are, literally, served papers.

Someone shows up at the door, sometimes the sheriff, and hands you papers. They declare "You've been served", and that's that. Sometimes they make you sign for it, sometimes not.

Also, papers can be delivered to the last known address. That can be home or place of business. In this case, that would be home.

Quite painless, really, unless you fear what it written in the documents that showed up at your door.


c

[SUPERECWFAN1]

You are, literally, served papers.

Someone shows up at the door, sometimes the sheriff, and hands you papers. They declare "You've been served", and that's that. Sometimes they make you sign for it, sometimes not.

Also, papers can be delivered to the last known address. That can be home or place of business. In this case, that would be home.

Quite painless, really, unless you fear what it written in the documents that showed up at your door.


c

You mean its nothing like this ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3l_SgaPPGk

[AIPman1]

I would like to help Ian. Now that the tables for The Jam are sold maybe we can get some info out to the creators there to assist. Maybe folks could come to The Small Press Pavler Chat tonight at 7CST or The SPA chat on Tuesday I believe at 7 as well.

That's another thing any creators from here can do to help out the SPA/IF/Palavers - stop in at the live chats we have. We used to have regular guest speakers for chats, ("BRO" = "Before Rick Olney", and things got all splintered. It was a grea way to announce a new project cause we'd have like 15-25 people at the chats, but then we also post the transcripts for everyone else to read...

For a while we had it so the speakers would sponsor a giveaway each week. Not sure if we're ready to bring that sort of thing back, but...Whoever made it to the chat would get a free item of the Sponsor's choice. That's what Darediva was mentioning many pages back, having never received the item RO said he'd send out. I don't know of anyone that did get one, myself included. But anyway, if anyone here wants to help us out by being NAMED GUESTS at the chats, let me know off-board, and I'll put you on schedule in our Kick Start newsletter (which appears on the Dimestore home page each week).

[Papergirl]

I think what bert is asking is this: If you have someone ELSE served with papers, are you notified when those papers are served to the other person.

~Bev

[THEDOC]

NDA's, maybe????

I hope that's all.

[THEDOC]

That's another thing any creators from here can do to help out the SPA/IF/Palavers - stop in at the live chats we have. We used to have regular guest speakers for chats, ("BRO" = "Before Rick Olney", and things got all splintered. It was a grea way to announce a new project cause we'd have like 15-25 people at the chats, but then we also post the transcripts for everyone else to read...

For a while we had it so the speakers would sponsor a giveaway each week. Not sure if we're ready to bring that sort of thing back, but...Whoever made it to the chat would get a free item of the Sponsor's choice. That's what Darediva was mentioning many pages back, having never received the item RO said he'd send out. I don't know of anyone that did get one, myself included. But anyway, if anyone here wants to help us out by being NAMED GUESTS at the chats, let me know off-board, and I'll put you on schedule in our Kick Start newsletter (which appears on the Dimestore home page each week).

Yeah those sponsered chats were fun times..kinda like a virtual interview. Speaking of intervies, Ian, I will have Rouge Wolf's interview to you tonight.

[Comcman]

on question. . . for anyone who may know. If you serve someone w/ a lawsuit, do you get a message when the papers have actually been served? (I mean, for those who have filed against peanut , do you know when he actually gets handed the papers?)

Whoever serves the summons and complaint on the party (sheriff or process server) generally makes note of who, when and where the service was made and returns proof of service to the courthouse. If it is service by sheriff, a copy may be mailed to the attorney filing suit (here in PA). When I was clerking in Chicago, we just went to the courthouse to check up on service. We generally didn't do this until after the date the defendant had to file his/her appearance. When we used a process server, he sent the proof of service to us and we turned it into the courthouse. But in either case, it wasn't an immediate thing.

The defendant also has a specific amount of time after service to file his appearance at the courthouse and then the whole thing begins. Should the defendant not file an appearance, a date is set for the plaintiff to prove their damages and a default judgment would be entered and then collection proceedings would begin.

And that's your civic lesson for today.

GO Bears!

[Matt Doc Martin]

Were we able to save those blogs at all?




Oh, yes. Yes, I did.

[wishlish]

Do we have any definitive word that artists have now sued Olney? Has he been served with any papers yet?

[AIPman1]

Hee! I know. I was just teasing you. :p

You have some great ideas going there. Danny, too! I'm not really sure yet what a simple fan/reader can do to help, though. But, be assured, if I DO think of something, you'll be the first to know. :)

~Bev

The average fan/reader can do a number of things. Foremost of which is buy your indies and small press that you can't get from your local store, through Dimestore. The more sales Dimestore can pay the creators for, the more they will support the system as well. On most things for sale to individuals (as in-if you are not a retailer, cause there are different rates for retailer sales) the publisher is getting 90% of the cover price of their book.

Support Self Publisher! Magazine by trying out an issue, seeing what it's all about.

It's not rocket science...publishers need a distribution system that frees them up from trying to be creators, publishers, AND self-distributors, but they are going to go where the SALES are. We've tried to create a fun and easy to use system, based on YEARS or trial and rror learning of what works and what doesn't...now, we have to see how real readers feel about it, and get them to use it.

[EdContradictory]

Someone shows up at the door, sometimes the sheriff, and hands you papers. They declare "You've been served", and that's that.
You have to have a breakdance competition with the sheriff?

[Matt Doc Martin]

Do we have any definitive word that artists have now sued Olney? Has he been served with any papers yet?

He has. That is all I can say.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

You have to have a breakdance competition with the sheriff?

Yeah damn straight , jack ! You JUST BEEN SERVED !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3l_SgaPPGk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrOOZUfd7xU

[SUPERECWFAN1]

He has. That is all I can say.

Did it happen at the True Value or Home Depot ?

[THEDOC]

Oh, yes. Yes, I did.

Great job Matt as always.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Did it happen at the True Value or Home Depot ?

Sorry...more details when I am cleared to release details.

[KevinTBrown]

He has. That is all I can say.

Damn you, you tease.....!!!

:p


I just wish there was video to see his reaction!

[TomStillwell]

Whoever serves the summons and complaint on the party (sheriff or process server) generally makes note of who, when and where the service was made and returns proof of service to the courthouse. If it is service by sheriff, a copy may be mailed to the attorney filing suit (here in PA). When I was clerking in Chicago, we just went to the courthouse to check up on service. We generally didn't do this until after the date the defendant had to file his/her appearance. When we used a process server, he sent the proof of service to us and we turned it into the courthouse. But in either case, it wasn't an immediate thing.

The defendant also has a specific amount of time after service to file his appearance at the courthouse and then the whole thing begins. Should the defendant not file an appearance, a date is set for the plaintiff to prove their damages and a default judgment would be entered and then collection proceedings would begin.

And that's your civic lesson for today.

GO Bears!

If I recall correctly it's about 30 days to get a return of service notification. Usually it is mailed but in this day and in Chicago a person can check an electronic court docket to see if people were served. It's either NS (not served) or PS (parties served). You can also use the online system to check if an appearance has been filed for a party and who filed the appearance on their behalf.

I'm not aware of anything locally I can use to check Olney's legal status online. I can however call the circuit court clerk in that area and see what information is available. I have the phone # and I'll call on Tuesday.

Federal court, on the other hand, is an open online book. I can check on anything...civl cases, bankruptcies, criminal cases...anywhere in the USA.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Sorry...more details when I am cleared to release details.

Damn must have been at the Lowes. :p

[TomStillwell]

You have to have a breakdance competition with the sheriff?

And you must say "Oh SNAP!!!" or "DaMMnnn!" when accepting the papers.

[heystacy]

Paris isn't *entirely* useless like Rick is.

For example, she is a great singer ( :eek: ) and has a tv show that's lasted a couple seasons. Not bad for someone with no talent to speak of.

She also became incredibly famous after her porno was "discovered", making her easily x10 as famous as she was before.

Not to mention her movies and tv shows have been released for the public, unlike Rick who has almost nothing on his "comic" resume.

Point taken.

[Sarah Beach]

Well maybe folks are getting info together about "Rick" plus he hasn't been here to goad us or make new false statements. Maybe the calm before the storm??

Oh, "Rick" IF sold enough table to our show to break even though you tried to sabatoge our moral with your statements we prevailed. So now we are planning a blitz to get the public out. Though not as lavish as the Big Cons we will maintgain the old convention atmosphere of the old 70's cons so fans and creators can communicate.

I would like to have an auction with proceeds going toward "Unscrewed" so Tim can concentrate on getting creators and staff together and not worry about print costs.

Bless you, Doc! I'm still getting myself in gear for the work, but I had been wondering how to start raising the up-front funds that may be needed one way or another. This idea is a real possibility, a good idea. (Now I'll go back to catching up on some things.)

[heystacy]

I really think he loved the attention . That it was some awe inspiring feat pretty much. Nevermind it was sinking the company he wants to launch. As he tried last week to tell me , that negative PR is better than no PR.

Of course logic will tell you...no , not when your trying to launch a new indie company and line of books. Since its hard enough to break in and be huge. Let alone piss off creators/retailers/fans all in 1 swoop.

I think he derived pleasure from hurting people who trusted him. His comments were off the scale unprofessional and disgusting. None of the attention went to the material, all on him.

[heystacy]

Like Lester's cooking?

~Bev

Heh. :cool:

[THEDOC]

Bless you, Doc! I'm still getting myself in gear for the work, but I had been wondering how to start raising the up-front funds that may be needed one way or another. This idea is a real possibility, a good idea. (Now I'll go back to catching up on some things.)

Thanks Sarah, it comes from something Gail said to me in an earlier thread. My partner Wally is for helping out where we can.