View Full Version : Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?
THEDOC
03-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Dave, guarantee that I'm not missing you. I still have all your contact info and it has been handed over to my attorney.
Are you scared Dave?
Darediva
03-04-2007, 06:44 PM
I'm afraid that I my have bad news on the embroidery front.
I've found software that SHOULD be able to generate the correct format from the Unscrewed logo and downloaded the demo, but it doesn't seem to want to install on any of my Windows VMs that I have running on Virtual PC (I'm a Mac-Geek).
I have access to a couple of Windows boxes through friends and family - and, in fact, have an older one that a previous tenant abandoned up in the attic that I've never checked out, so I may drag that down and see if it's functional.
I've got a few tricks yet to try, and I'll keep poking, but it's beginning to look shaky.
If anyone else wants to try their hand, the company's site is here:
http://www.embird.com/
My Geek Fu has failed you, my friends. I must now go and kill myself.
(...Or maybe just punish myself be going up to the blackboard and diagramming an RO sentence in front of the wholw class and having all the cute girls laughing at me... That's sort of like killing yourself, isn't it...?)
You've really done a lot to try, and I'd have no idea how to get that from point A to point B as you do. I appreciate your geekiness to the max.
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Way to go on the auctions. Some items are now really past my price range (customs fees in items over 100 are a pain), but I may snag something.
Sarah Beach
03-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Yeah, I've been offline most of the day - actually working on some projects of my own, as it happens. And really, I didn't mean to respond to anything a certain personage posted, but this did require some attention:
Sarah, very happy for you, dear. But if you think anything so attached to the way you and your friends have attacked me will stand up in a REAL court of law ... you're mistaken.
"Unscrewed!" might be a great idea, but until you have your ducks in order and stop making it a social attack ... it has little hopes of being anywhere near what you each had hoped.
This respondant seems to be under the misapprehension that the contents of the Unscrewed! anthology will have anything to do with him. I am quite pleased to disillusion him, that in point of fact his name will NOT APPEAR at all in the book. We're not interested in him that much, that we'd even do that. So.... nothing actionable at all, dweb!
Besides, (let us all say it in chorus once again): IT'S NOT LIBEL IF IT'S TRUE!
:p
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Are we not surprised?
Actually you shouldn't be. I just stopped in to view the cages and see that fresh water was in your feeding bowls. We'll clean the scat you've each left today tomorrow. :rolleyes:
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 06:45 PM
Dave, guarantee that I'm not missing you. I still have all your contact info and it has been handed over to my attorney.
That's good to know Skids. I'm happy for you. No really I am.
THEDOC
03-04-2007, 06:46 PM
Actually you shouldn't be. I just stopped in to view the cages and see that fresh water was in your feeding bowls. We'll clean the scat you've each left today tomorrow. :rolleyes:
yadday yadda, where is that big expose' on the SP groups.
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:47 PM
Yeah, I've been offline most of the day - actually working on some projects of my own, as it happens. And really, I didn't mean to respond to anything a certain personage posted, but this did require some attention:
This respondant seems to be under the misapprehension that the contents of the Unscrewed! anthology will have anything to do with him. I am quite pleased to disillusion him, that in point of fact his name will NOT APPEAR at all in the book. We're not interested in him that much, that we'd even do that. So.... nothing actionable at all, dweb!
Besides, (let us all say it in chorus once again): IT'S NOT LIBEL IF IT'S TRUE!
:p
IT'S ALL BEING EVALUATED. Libel in your mind is not necessary according to your State descriptives. We'll see...
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:48 PM
yadday yadda, where is that big expose' on the SP groups.
Why not enough shite for you to chew? Get a life. :rolleyes:
WhiteRose
03-04-2007, 06:49 PM
Rose, you're gracious if sincere. I am in no way leaving or walking away from the comic book entertainment industry. ORCA is coming back in just a very few weeks, and TightLip will weather the storm and fight the good fight. So the jury is still out. Well, actually... the jury has yet to hear the various cases. Again, thanks for your remarks. Never say never...
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you don't irritate me to no end, Rick. I have little patience for those that insult the people I have come to know and respect around here. It would perhaps be a BETTER idea if you throw in the towel now. After all this, you will never garner the respect and support of your industry peers and fans.
Allow me to clarify, if you didn't quite understand my post: ORCA and TightLip would be better run by anyone who isn't YOU.
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 06:49 PM
Heh heh heh.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 06:49 PM
Are you scared Dave?
I'm so scared I... Oh no... it's my heart! OH!!! Oh someone call 911!!!
THEDOC
03-04-2007, 06:50 PM
Why not enough shite for you to chew? Get a life. :rolleyes:
No, just shows like everything else you say, comes up short. Like always you imply on things you know nothing about.
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:50 PM
true. very true.
What I have said was owed Ronée was never at issue here, Mr. Matt "Doc" Martin.
Nor was it ever really any of your business. :cool:
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:52 PM
No, just shows like everything else you say, comes up short. Like always you imply on things you know nothing about.
Poor sad little man, I come here and you get all 'ballsy'... and again you're nothing but a troll sticking his opinion in on something that doesn't concern him ... trying to make it stink more. Well, if it does -- I'd suggest that you go shower, Lance.
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 06:53 PM
Hahahahahaha!
I do hope you can make it, Dave! You're one of many here I look forward to meeting! The cookies would just be a bonus. :)
~Bev
Does that mean I don't have to bring cheesecake? :cool:
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 06:53 PM
whistles the "I'm a Lumberjack" song.
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:53 PM
I'm so scared I... Oh no... it's my heart! OH!!! Oh someone call 911!!!
:D You are a piece of work.
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 06:53 PM
Dave, guarantee that I'm not missing you. I still have all your contact info and it has been handed over to my attorney.
Oh, my god, not the ATTORNEY!
Not the same guy you've been threatening people with for TEN YEARS like a gutless WEIRDO!
OH, NOES!
Internet demerits for EVERYONE!
He may even talk to GOOGLE!
OHHHHH MY GOD, THE LIVING TERROR!
hahahahahahaha!
That's awesome.
Gail
Darediva
03-04-2007, 06:54 PM
We;; least we all know now that you're just mourning a lost sale, Ms. Sour Apples!
No, I am celebrating NOT LOSING many, many hours of back breaking work at my sewing machine creating something that I would have never been paid for by YOU.
A SALE involves money. Something I never have seen from you.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 06:55 PM
IT'S ALL BEING EVALUATED. Libel in your mind is not necessary according to your State descriptives. We'll see...
Like my new "Libel" thread, peanut?
THEDOC
03-04-2007, 06:55 PM
Poor sad little man, I come here and you get all 'ballsy'... and again you're nothing but a troll sticking his opinion in on something that doesn't concern him ... trying to make it stink more. Well, if it does -- I'd suggest that you go shower, Lance.
It does concern me when some oaf like you takes advantage of great folks and smears their names and that of Fandom.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 06:55 PM
:D You are a piece of work.
Yes Rick and you are a piece of.... High road! High road! High road!!!
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 06:56 PM
No, I am celebrating NOT LOSING many, many hours of back breaking work at my sewing machine creating something that I would have never been paid for by YOU.
A SALE involves money. Something I never have seen from you.
Hey, Diva! When the patches are done, let us know. I know I'll order a few.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 06:57 PM
:D You are a piece of work.
And in your case unpaid work!
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 06:57 PM
Just another goofy ass troll talking trash... :rolleyes:
Finally, he DEFINES himself. :D
Thanks stinky.
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:57 PM
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you don't irritate me to no end, Rick. I have little patience for those that insult the people I have come to know and respect around here. It would perhaps be a BETTER idea if you throw in the towel now. After all this, you will never garner the respect and support of your industry peers and fans.
Allow me to clarify, if you didn't quite understand my post: ORCA and TightLip would be better run by anyone who isn't YOU.
I have NO intention of tossing in any towels, Rose. The real events have not yet started. And, while you're opinion is yours -- it helps if you know what you're talking about from personal experience versus just spreading compounded lies.
But again... time will tell. I actually have no problems continuing to work out the 'box' you all find yourselves comfortable within. And damage control will take care of the rest.
Now I again take my leave here. G'night kiddies! :D
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 06:57 PM
What I have said was owed Ronée was never at issue here, Mr. Matt "Doc" Martin.
Nor was it ever really any of your business. :cool:
No, the issue is that it is another person you have not paid.
So, do you plan on honoring the judgments against you?
How is that writ of garnishment working out? What does Mrs. Olney have to say about it?
can you still be served here?:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/SP32-20070228-061728.jpg
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 06:58 PM
I have NO intention of tossing in any towels, Rose. The real events have not yet started. And, while you're opinion is yours -- it helps if you know what you're talking about from personal experience versus just spreading compounded lies.
But again... time will tell. I actually have no problems continuing to work out the 'box' you all find yourselves comfortable within. And damage control will take care of the rest.
Now I again take my leave here. G'night kiddies! :D
How many court cases need you lose before the "real events" start?
THEDOC
03-04-2007, 06:58 PM
No, I am celebrating NOT LOSING many, many hours of back breaking work at my sewing machine creating something that I would have never been paid for by YOU.
A SALE involves money. Something I never have seen from you.
Wally will be making magnets and banners based on yours and the Rev's designs and we will pass out at The Jam.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 06:58 PM
I have NO intention of tossing in any towels, Rose. The real events have not yet started. And, while you're opinion is yours -- it helps if you know what you're talking about from personal experience versus just spreading compounded lies.
But again... time will tell. I actually have no problems continuing to work out the 'box' you all find yourselves comfortable within. And damage control will take care of the rest.
Now I again take my leave here. G'night kiddies! :D
Goos night pukee!!!
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 06:59 PM
And in your case unpaid work!
That crappy logo you created SUCKED. And so you know Jeff actually put it into use for the one time it saw use ... and I have proof of that.
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
Darediva
03-04-2007, 06:59 PM
Hey, Diva! When the patches are done, let us know. I know I'll order a few.
We will get them done one way or another!
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:00 PM
That crappy logo you created SUCKED. And so you know Jeff actually put it into use for the one time it saw use ... and I have proof of that.
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
Oh..the coward posts for a few minutes and leaves. Does the owner of the house want their computer back?
Rick Olney
03-04-2007, 07:00 PM
No, the issue is that it is another person you have not paid.
So, do you plan on honoring the judgments against you?
How is that writ of garnishment working out? What does Mrs. Olney have to say about it?
can you still be served here?:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/SP32-20070228-061728.jpg
Your informatiuon is all wrong (again), trollboy. Geesh...
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:00 PM
That crappy logo you created SUCKED. And so you know Jeff actually put it into use for the one time it saw use ... and I have proof of that.
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
Goos night pukee!!! Lights out for you junior.
Sarah Beach
03-04-2007, 07:01 PM
Some things are just irresistable.
Just don't forget -- EVERYTHING has a price, kids! :rolleyes:
How would you know? You apparently can't be brought to pay for anything, not even things you commission!
Just sayin'.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:02 PM
Your informatiuon is all wrong (again), trollboy. Geesh...
Really? Gosh.
So...didn't answer my questions.
Papergirl
03-04-2007, 07:02 PM
We;; least we all know now that you're just mourning a lost sale, Ms. Sour Apples!
Welcome back, deadbeat!
~Bev
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:03 PM
Actually you shouldn't be. I just stopped in to view the cages and see that fresh water was in your feeding bowls. We'll clean the scat you've each left today tomorrow. :rolleyes:
But you agree that you're still a racist, homophobic deadbeat who cheats even close friends?
Cool, just double checking.
Gail
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 07:04 PM
Yes Rick and you are a piece of.... High road! High road! High road!!!
in other words, "ASS-PHALT!" ?
never mind, they can't all be funny
Draconomicon
03-04-2007, 07:04 PM
Oh, my god, not the ATTORNEY!
Not the same guy you've been threatening people with for TEN YEARS like a gutless WEIRDO!
OH, NOES!
Internet demerits for EVERYONE!
He may even talk to GOOGLE!
OHHHHH MY GOD, THE LIVING TERROR!
hahahahahahaha!
That's awesome.
Gail
Heh, so very true.
http://static.flickr.com/70/167592209_84295683fb_m.jpg
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:05 PM
Rose, you're gracious if sincere. I am in no way leaving or walking away from the comic book entertainment industry. ORCA is coming back in just a very few weeks, and TightLip will weather the storm and fight the good fight. So the jury is still out. Well, actually... the jury has yet to hear the various cases. Again, thanks for your remarks. Never say never...
Actually, the jury HAS heard a few cases. And ruled against you.
See what you miss by skipping court?
So, does Barbara know you keep losing lawsuits? Or did she kick you out?
WhiteRose
03-04-2007, 07:06 PM
I have NO intention of tossing in any towels, Rose. The real events have not yet started. And, while you're opinion is yours -- it helps if you know what you're talking about from personal experience versus just spreading compounded lies.
But again... time will tell. I actually have no problems continuing to work out the 'box' you all find yourselves comfortable within. And damage control will take care of the rest.
Now I again take my leave here. G'night kiddies! :D
Uh...I've lost any respect I might've had for you the moment you started to insult the people of this board. If you'd have bothered to notice, my beef isn't with the work versus money issues that many of the people here have with you, because I agree, I haven't had to experience that with you. My beef is with the fact that you are a small-minded, bigoted little man that shouldn't run a company encouraged to educate children. You are not a role-model I would want any of the kids I know to EVER have.
Draconomicon
03-04-2007, 07:08 PM
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
...Someone else find it creepy how he always mentions Typo in his postings?
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:08 PM
Bah.
He doesn't even have cash to buy alcohol to fuel another tirade.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:08 PM
Uh...I've lost any respect I might've had for you the moment you started to insult the people of this board. If you'd have bothered to notice, my beef isn't with the work versus money issues that many of the people here have with you, because I agree, I haven't had to experience that with you. My beef is with the fact that you are a small-minded, bigoted little man that shouldn't run a company encouraged to educate children. You are not a role-model I would want any of the kids I know to EVER have.
You understand that Rick may be confused. Billy Tucci smiled at him once. That means they are best friends.
3 women smiled at me today. That means I have 3 new girlfriends. Or wives. It all depends how much they smiled.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:09 PM
That crappy logo you created SUCKED. And so you know Jeff actually put it into use for the one time it saw use ... and I have proof of that.
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
I'm crushed. But you do admit that I did create a logo for you. That's not what you said in the beginning there kiddo... Someone can't keep track of their lies again.
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:09 PM
Heh.
Dance, monkey, dance.
I love how every time he comes here, more people have come forward with his cheating and lying, and he never has the guts to face it.
He pukes out some sub-literate comment that he thinks is a zinger (and the English-speaking world thinks is just sheer freakism) and then chickens out and leaves.
Hilarious.
Do they do spine donations in Herkimer?
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
Maybe it's because comics readers, retailers and pros don't care for racist, homophobic deadbeats who can't pay their bills, ya think?
Gail
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:09 PM
...Someone else find it creepy how he always mentions Typo in his postings?
Not as much as his taking pictures of peoples houses and threatening to post them. Or how he keeps referring to the voices in his head as "his legal team".
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:10 PM
Bah.
He doesn't even have cash to buy alcohol to fuel another tirade.
Maybe he can borrow from mommy again!
Gail
DocAbsurd
03-04-2007, 07:12 PM
can you still be served here?:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/SP32-20070228-061728.jpg
Am I missing something?
Was it admitted that the above address was wrong, despite it being initially pasted across the MMC site for contact information? Why would someone include an incorrect mailing address for such necessary and vital communications?
Doc 'Veddy Interesting' Absurd
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:12 PM
in other words, "ASS-PHALT!" ?
never mind, they can't all be funny
Prepare to have your Jokebucket account ANNHILATED!
:)
Gail
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:12 PM
Maybe he can borrow from mommy again!
Gail
I am sure Barbara revoked his allowance.
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:13 PM
Am I missing something?
Was it admitted that the above address was wrong, despite it being initially pasted across the MMC site for contact information? Why would someone include an incorrect mailing address for such necessary and vital communications?
Doc 'Veddy Interesting' Absurd
It's weird, his lawyer's address is somewhere on Barsoom, I'm told.
Gail
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:13 PM
Not as much as his taking pictures of peoples houses and threatening to post them. Or how he keeps referring to the voices in his head as "his legal team".
You realize he's employed the legal team of Id, Ego and Super Ego now don't you?
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:14 PM
I'm tempted to wire him a few bucks. For medicinal purposes.
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:14 PM
You realize he's employed the legal team of Id, Ego and Super Ego now don't you?
I though it was "Me, Myself & Irene".
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:15 PM
The next Mighty MiniCon is June 23rd & 24th in upstate New York. As stated, details will be released shortly here.
Any vendor previously discouraged or having any feelings of regret from 2004-2005 are encouraged and invited to contact me to resolve their concerns.
In closing, TightLip Entertainment welcomes any interest from certified vendors, potential guests, and any small press or indy publishing entity interested in our next event.
Please list them soon, Rick. I want to get cracking at contacting them.
DocAbsurd
03-04-2007, 07:15 PM
Heh.
Dance, monkey, dance.
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
Maybe it's because comics readers, retailers and pros don't care for racist, homophobic deadbeats who can't pay their bills, ya think?
Gail
I have really gotta update my blogs.
What have you heard so far, Gail? Please elucidate.
Remember: we're being watched.
Doc 'Walls Have Eyes' Absurd
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 07:16 PM
Your informatiuon is all wrong (again), trollboy. Geesh...
This better, peanut?
Send e-mail to
tightlip.entertainment@gmail.com
Call us at
n/a
Write to us at
TightLip Entertainment
PO Box 193
Mohawk, New York 13407
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:16 PM
I'm tempted to wire him a few bucks. For medicinal purposes.
He could hire Carrot Top for his shitty non-event!
It could be called the Mighty Deadbeat Racist Gay-hating Con Where No One Is Ever Paid!
Gail
Crowley
03-04-2007, 07:16 PM
Heh.
Dance, monkey, dance.
Gail
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/brianjcrowley/dancingmonkey.gif
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 07:16 PM
That crappy logo you created SUCKED. And so you know Jeff actually put it into use for the one time it saw use ... and I have proof of that.
Okay. I'm out. G'night Mort!
Nothing happened that you weren't aware of Rick, as you insisted on seeing everything. Go ahead, deny that.
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:17 PM
I have really gotta update my blogs.
What have you heard so far, Gail? Please elucidate.
Remember: we're being watched.
Doc 'Walls Have Eyes' Absurd
If he were a watcher, he'd be "Crapuatu"
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:18 PM
I though it was "Me, Myself & Irene".
So when he gets drunk that's when Hank appears?:eek:
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 07:18 PM
I have really gotta update my blogs.
What have you heard so far, Gail? Please elucidate.
Remember: we're being watched.
Doc 'Walls Have Eyes' Absurd
All I've got is what I've posted here, unfortunately. May be more soon, I hope!
Gail
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:18 PM
Heh.
Dance, monkey, dance.
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
Maybe it's because comics readers, retailers and pros don't care for racist, homophobic deadbeats who can't pay their bills, ya think?
Gail
Please PM me if you cannot say here.
Please.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:19 PM
So, do you plan on honoring the judgments against you?
How is that writ of garnishment working out? What does Mrs. Olney have to say about it?
Do you like my new libel thread? (See my signature)
(He IS still watching us)
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:21 PM
So when he gets drunk that's when Hank appears?:eek:
Yep. And remember what Hank's idea of 'party' was.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:21 PM
Heh.
Dance, monkey, dance.
I love how every time he comes here, more people have come forward with his cheating and lying, and he never has the guts to face it.
He pukes out some sub-literate comment that he thinks is a zinger (and the English-speaking world thinks is just sheer freakism) and then chickens out and leaves.
Hilarious.
Do they do spine donations in Herkimer?
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
Maybe it's because comics readers, retailers and pros don't care for racist, homophobic deadbeats who can't pay their bills, ya think?
Gail
So does one card table constitute a Mighty Money Con? Or even a really bad yard sale?
Crowley
03-04-2007, 07:23 PM
Wanna tell you a story,
about the house-man blues
I come home one Friday,
had to tell the landlady I'd-a lost my job
She said that don't confront me,
long as I get my money next Friday
Now next Friday come I didn't get the rent,
and out the door I went
So I goes to the landlady,
I said, "You let me slide?"
I'll have the rent for you tomorrow.
the next day I don't know
So said let me slide it on you know people,
I notice when I come home in the evening
She ain't got nothing nice to say to me,
but for five year she was so nice
Loh' she was lovy-dovy,
I come home one particular evening
The landlady said, "You got the rent money yet?",
I said, "No, can't find no job"
Therefore I ain't got no money to pay the rent
She said "I don't believe you're tryin' to find no job"
Said "I seen you today you was standin' on a corner,
leaning up against a post"
I said "But I'm tired, I've been walkin' all day"
She said "That don't confront me,
long as I get my money next Friday"
Now next Friday come I didn't have the rent,
and out the door I went
So I go down the streets,
down to my good friend's house
I said "Look man I'm outdoors you know,
can I stay with you maybe a couple days?"
He said "Uh, Let me go and ask my wife"
He come out of the house,
I could see in his face
I know that was no
He said "I don't know man, ah she kinda funny, you know"
I said "I know, everybody funny, now you funny too"
So I go back home
I tell the landlady I got a job, I'm gonna pay the rent
She said "Yeah?" I said "Oh yeah"
And then she was so nice,
loh' she was lovy-dovy
So I go in my room, pack up my things and I go,
I slip on out the back door and down the streets I go
She a-hollerin' about the front rent, she'll be lucky to get any back rent,
she ain't gonna get none of it
So I stop in the local bar you know people,
I go to the bar, I ring my coat, I call the bartender
Said "Look man, come down here", he got down there
So what you want?
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
Well I ain't seen my career since I don't know when,
I've been drinking bourbon, whiskey, scotch and gin
Gonna get high man I'm gonna get loose,
need me a triple shot of that juice
Gonna get drunk don't you have no fear
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
But I'm sitting now at the bar,
I'm getting drunk, I'm feelin' mellow
I'm drinkin' bourbon, I'm drinkin' scotch, I'm drinkin' beer
Looked down the bar, here come the bartender
I said "Look man, come down here"
So what you want?
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
No I ain't seen my career since the night before last,
gotta get a drink man I'm gonna get gassed
Gonna get high man I ain't had enough,
need me a triple shot of that stuff
Gonna get drunk won't you listen right here,
I want one bourbon, one shot and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
Now by this time I'm plenty high,
you know when your mouth a-getting dry you're plenty high
Looked down the bar I say to my bartender
I said "Look man, come down here", he got down there
So what you want this time?
I said "Look man, a-what time is it?"
He said "The clock on the wall say three o'clock
Last call for alcohol, so what you need?"
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
No I ain't seen my career since a nigh' and a week,
gotta get drunk man so I can't even speak
Gonna get high man listen to me,
one drink ain't enough Jack you better make it three
I wanna get drunk I'm gonna make it real clear,
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
wow that's pretty accurate Rick!
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 07:26 PM
Crapuatu has left the building (maybe he did found a sawbuck and went to buy some Rocket Fuel. He may be back later!)
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:26 PM
Crapuatu has left the building (maybe he did found a sawbuck and went to buy some Rocket Fuel. He may be back later!)
Rocket Fuel, lighter fluid, sterno....whatever he can get.
Sarah Beach
03-04-2007, 07:26 PM
Yeah, I'm still way behind.
Now, as I understand it, these posts were not to be copied and posted here. Not that I mind, just that it was Jim's rules and I for one plan on following them.
For everyone else... I was told that a statement will be sent to me that was drafted by Mr. Olney's lawyer and I need to read and sign before payment. I gave him my mailing address again and told him to send this release then asked for an ETA on it. I am in no way saying that I am accepting his terms or plan on signing, but I do want to see this agreement which will hopefully be sent by his lawyer directly as that would make more sense. right?
Ronee, I think you are being reasonable and fair. And I did note that you have not promised anything other than being available to communication.
If he actually delivers, and pays you, bravo for you! Just also be cautious that he might be pulling delaying tactics again, and make sure you've got some time limits on this.
Rock on, girl!
Darediva
03-04-2007, 07:27 PM
Now, this is just wrong:
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7391/olneygreetingsnx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
and I have his promise to send me money written in his own hand on the inside. Does that constitute a commission? Not until I get my upfront 50% that is my NORMAL contract.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:28 PM
Crapuatu has left the building (maybe he did found a sawbuck and went to buy some Rocket Fuel. He may be back later!)
Crapuatu the Watcher? Heh heh. Hey! What the hell?! My Jokebucket account's not working!!!
KevinTBrown
03-04-2007, 07:29 PM
Sheesh, I take some time out to watch a couple DVDs from the Secret Agent/Danger Man collection I just got and this thread explodes again.
Anyway, instead of wasting money on booze, why not pay some people, Olney?
Sarah Beach
03-04-2007, 07:33 PM
Responding to RO spouting some supposed legalese
Yes, yes, we're all very much aware that you've learned to parrot things you've seen on Law & Order. Considering how often the various versions of the show air, it's not particularly difficult to do.
PDS
But Paul! Law & Order actually does follow basic rules of order. They vet their legal approaches with real lawyers. What he's doing is a bad imitation of L&O! Without understanding the real points of law!
(Just rising up to defend some fave shows. ;) )
SteveForbes
03-04-2007, 07:46 PM
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
Maybe it's because comics readers, retailers and pros don't care for racist, homophobic deadbeats who can't pay their bills, ya think?
Gail
What's surprising is that he HAS guests. Not just "decent" guests, but guests period.
-(shocked and amazed) llama
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 07:53 PM
Skidmark really misses us. That's why he keeps coming back.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 07:55 PM
What's surprising is that he HAS guests. Not just "decent" guests, but guests period.
-(shocked and amazed) llama
When I find out what "guests" he has, he won't have them either.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 07:56 PM
When I find out what "guests" he has, he won't have them either.
Sic'em, Matt. Ruff!
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:00 PM
Nothing happened that you weren't aware of Rick, as you insisted on seeing everything. Go ahead, deny that.
Interesting how he insinuates that it (the logo) was somehow snuck in by you Reb, while his back was turned or something. He saw it, he approved it, you posted it per his request. To go back later and say it sucked, or that it was used by someone else (or put there without his OK) ... is ludicrous.
Samuel Catalino
03-04-2007, 08:00 PM
And Ricky LOVES the bacon. And everything else he can chew.
Matthew,
I guess you are what you eat.
Best,
Samuel
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 08:00 PM
Sic'em, Matt. Ruff!
I will keep on him. Until I am satisfied.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 08:01 PM
Matthew,
I guess you are what you eat.
Best,
Samuel
Why would Rick eat so much shit?
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 08:03 PM
Interesting how he insinuates that it (the logo) was somehow snuck in by you Reb, while his back was turned or something. He saw it, he approved it, you posted it per his request. To go back later and say it sucked, or that it was used by someone else (or put there without his OK) ... is ludicrous.
I think he made me CD just to have a fall guy for his oversights.
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:04 PM
What's surprising is that he HAS guests. Not just "decent" guests, but guests period.
-(shocked and amazed) llama
Oh c'mon Steve.... Mrs. Browns third grade art class, who've always wanted to put together a comic book, is NOT what I'd call a strong guest list.
Samuel Catalino
03-04-2007, 08:04 PM
Your informatiuon is all wrong (again), trollboy. Geesh...
Please feel free to correct him. :D
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 08:05 PM
Way to go on the auctions. Some items are now really past my price range (customs fees in items over 100 are a pain), but I may snag something.
There's still Yankee Poodle sitting there without a bid!
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 08:06 PM
Interesting how he insinuates that it (the logo) was somehow snuck in by you Reb, while his back was turned or something. He saw it, he approved it, you posted it per his request. To go back later and say it sucked, or that it was used by someone else (or put there without his OK) ... is ludicrous.
Ever the victim eh? It wasn't me! It was the one armed man that did it!!!
Samuel Catalino
03-04-2007, 08:07 PM
Why would Rick eat so much shit?
Matthew,
I served that one nicely so you could hit it out of the park.
Gosh you really love those softballs, don't you?
Best,
Samuel
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 08:09 PM
Oh, my god, not the ATTORNEY!
Not the same guy you've been threatening people with for TEN YEARS like a gutless WEIRDO!
OH, NOES!
Internet demerits for EVERYONE!
He may even talk to GOOGLE!
OHHHHH MY GOD, THE LIVING TERROR!
hahahahahahaha!
That's awesome.
Gail
Keep in mind Gail that Dave has been waiting for a lousy $90 from Rick for three years.
What's a matter Rick, you couldn't work out a $30 a year for three years payment plan?
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 08:09 PM
I think he made me CD just to have a fall guy for his oversights.
Actually Jeff I suggested it because he had no clue what I was talking about! Things like pencils, inks. colors, and letters were something beyond his grasp. Of course never having put out an actual book I can understand why now.
SteveForbes
03-04-2007, 08:12 PM
Oh c'mon Steve.... Mrs. Browns third grade art class, who've always wanted to put together a comic book, is NOT what I'd call a strong guest list.
But but but.... they're my FRIENDS!
-llama
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 08:13 PM
I'm crushed. But you do admit that I did create a logo for you. That's not what you said in the beginning there kiddo... Someone can't keep track of their lies again.
Not only that, but also he admits that he used it.
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:15 PM
But but but.... they're my FRIENDS!
-llama
"I can prove it, I've got a picture of them all smiling in front of their school and everything. That proves we're pals to the end!"
SteveForbes
03-04-2007, 08:16 PM
You didn't see it, but we pinky-swore, too!!!
-llama
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 08:17 PM
Not only that, but also he admits that he used it.
Yeah and guys (JT or Jeff) correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was on that Jazma PR that he did. He's long since pulled the links to most of the pics on there including the one with my logo on it. Go figure.
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:18 PM
You didn't see it, but we pinky-swore, too!!!
-llama
The NDA's were all signed... in crayon no less! Then we all gave the icky girls cootie shots, and had free pizza.
Joshua Pantalleresco
03-04-2007, 08:19 PM
You didn't see it, but we pinky-swore, too!!!
-llama
did he make a promise and had sugar on top? Because that's binding. My hamburglar lawyer says so.
JP
DocAbsurd
03-04-2007, 08:20 PM
Interesting how he insinuates that it (the logo) was somehow snuck in by you Reb, while his back was turned or something. He saw it, he approved it, you posted it per his request. To go back later and say it sucked, or that it was used by someone else (or put there without his OK) ... is ludicrous.
That's the reasoning right there, JT: denial.
If you deny you liked it, then you obviously don't have to pay for it. It's like being a restaurant and getting down to the last portion and suddenly deciding the steak wasn't prepared the way you wanted it.
Except that doesn't work in the real world. Unless I'm horribly mistaken, payment wasn't contingent upon whether Olney thought it sucked at a later date. He gave approval; it was used. Even if it was used just once, it was used.
My sister is the legal department at NationsBank. I've heard all sorts of freaky lawsuits, from people suing the lien holder for not keeping up the property to suing the bank for making their monthly payments too high.
When I told her about what's been going on here, she laughed herself silly. She's actually gonna pass some of it on to her attorney contacts.
Retro-disliking something doesn't absolve you from financial obligations.
Doc 'Take This Back' Absurd
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
Yeah and guys (JT or Jeff) correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was on that Jazma PR that he did. He's long since pulled the links to most of the pics on there including the one with my logo on it. Go figure.
As I remember it, yes sir, it was on the Jazma PR announcement. In any case, it was accepted and used. He's admitted as much. He's also said that if you'll jump through one more of his hoops (the release as he called it at the time), he'd finally pay you what you're owed. Go figure.
It may have also been used on the now defunct TLE website. But of that I can't be exact. Perhaps former CD (and mutually shafted for money) Reb can testify!
Sarah Beach
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
Wow. Over an hour of chasing the end of the thread (for now)!
And of course, Ijit just proves his ijit-ness with every post.
The thing that gets me are that he'll post what he thinks are put-down posts to someone that have NOTHING to do with the post he's quoting from them. I don't get it. He can't even deliver insults well.
Blake Petit
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
You know, when I got home to see that the thread had leapt 50 pages since last night, I thought, "Great, Rick must have come back..."
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:24 PM
That's the reasoning right there, JT: denial.
If you deny you liked it, then you obviously don't have to pay for it. It's like being a restaurant and getting down to the last portion and suddenly deciding the steak wasn't prepared the way you wanted it.
Except that doesn't work in the real world. Unless I'm horribly mistaken, payment wasn't contingent upon whether Olney thought it sucked at a later date. He gave approval; it was used. Even if it was used just once, it was used.
My sister is the legal department at NationsBank. I've heard all sorts of freaky lawsuits, from people suing the lien holder for not keeping up the property to suing the bank for making their monthly payments too high.
When I told her about what's been going on here, she laughed herself silly. She's actually gonna pass some of it on to her attorney contacts.
Retro-disliking something doesn't absolve you from financial obligations.
Doc 'Take This Back' Absurd
Doc, tell her the one about how his lawyer suggested he shouldn't bother to show up for the cases against him. Or how little those decisions mean (how easily they can be overturned). I'm guessing they figure they can fight it on appeal later on. That oughta give her (and her attorney comrades) a good giggle.
d newton
03-04-2007, 08:35 PM
I have had ENOUGH problems with redheads.
Particularly ones who are 6 feet tall and can fire starbolts! :D
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:37 PM
Particularly ones who are 6 feet tall and can fire starbolts! :D
Yeah... but when you look that great in a silver bikini... you give some allowances...
Reverend Smooth
03-04-2007, 08:38 PM
Oh yeah, druggie wifebeater Bobby Brown's a great one to go quoting in one's own defense.
Well, now we KNOW who Olney's role models are.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 08:40 PM
As I remember it, yes sir, it was on the Jazma PR announcement. In any case, it was accepted and used. He's admitted as much. He's also said that if you'll jump through one more of his hoops (the release as he called it at the time), he'd finally pay you what you're owed. Go figure.
It may have also been used on the now defunct TLE website. But of that I can't be exact. Perhaps former CD (and mutually shafted for money) Reb can testify!
I remember it being used, but not where. And it couldn't have gone out without Rick seeing it. So he owes.
SUPERECWFAN1
03-04-2007, 08:40 PM
That's the reasoning right there, JT: denial.
If you deny you liked it, then you obviously don't have to pay for it. It's like being a restaurant and getting down to the last portion and suddenly deciding the steak wasn't prepared the way you wanted it.
Except that doesn't work in the real world. Unless I'm horribly mistaken, payment wasn't contingent upon whether Olney thought it sucked at a later date. He gave approval; it was used. Even if it was used just once, it was used.
My sister is the legal department at NationsBank. I've heard all sorts of freaky lawsuits, from people suing the lien holder for not keeping up the property to suing the bank for making their monthly payments too high.
When I told her about what's been going on here, she laughed herself silly. She's actually gonna pass some of it on to her attorney contacts.
Retro-disliking something doesn't absolve you from financial obligations.
Doc 'Take This Back' Absurd
You mean I can't go in a Cracker Barrell and have a big dinner , eat nearly all of it and then claim that I'm not paying since it sucked ? ;)
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 08:40 PM
There's still Yankee Poodle sitting there without a bid!
She was called "Lanita" here.
Bid will be made, Tom.
DocAbsurd
03-04-2007, 08:43 PM
Doc, tell her the one about how his lawyer suggested he shouldn't bother to show up for the cases against him. Or how little those decisions mean (how easily they can be overturned). I'm guessing they figure they can fight it on appeal later on. That oughta give her (and her attorney comrades) a good giggle.
That's what sent her into hysterics, JT.
NationsBank flies her all over the country to represent their interests, even if the opposing party has no intention of showing.
You simply cannot abuse the judicial system like that. Every movement you make is noted in the file, from legal filings to how you act in court. Why do you think the accused love putting on the 'last-minute-change-of-heart' act? They've been advised to look remorseful.
My ex bragged, quite literally boasted to the judge that she could afford an attorney during the initial proceedings. 6 months later, her attorney gave in to all our demands because he stopped fighting on her behalf; at that point, she owed him money, stopped going to their meetings, even refused to show up in court.
The more a person fobs off their subpoenas, treats the legal system like a personal toy, the less likely any sort of reversal will even be considered. You may the right to file an appeal, but it's entirely up to the judge presiding to even consider it.
And you gotta have a damn better excuse than a hang-over.
Doc 'My Dog Ate the Subpoena' Absurd
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 08:44 PM
You mean I can't go in a Cracker Barrell and have a big dinner , eat nearly all of it and then claim that I'm not paying since it sucked ? ;)
Well ya can... but chances of it working are about as good as YOR putting out a book.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 08:48 PM
Well ya can... but chances of it working are about as good as YOR putting out a book.
Again, what does he know about putting out a book?
Paul Smith
03-04-2007, 08:51 PM
You mean I can't go in a Cracker Barrell and have a big dinner , eat nearly all of it and then claim that I'm not paying since it sucked ? ;)
Sure you can, it's called washing dishes.
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 08:51 PM
There's still Yankee Poodle sitting there without a bid!
OOh I'm on it, if i can figure out a payment method.
No cc's/ or paypal accts. suck sometimes.
I figured that ALL the Zoo Crew stuff would be outrageous, with the news of the books return.
EDIT: Damn, someone beat me to it!
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 08:51 PM
Again, what does he know about putting out a book?
More like putting OFF a book
Blake Petit
03-04-2007, 08:53 PM
Now Gail's short list I worry about. She could have me killed off in BoP.
Dude, that would be the best death EVER.
(Not that I'm saying I want you to DIE, I just think it would be hella-cool to show up in BoP, even if it was just to get killed off.)
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 08:54 PM
More like putting OFF a book
And that he does well.
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 08:56 PM
Yeah and guys (JT or Jeff) correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was on that Jazma PR that he did. He's long since pulled the links to most of the pics on there including the one with my logo on it. Go figure.
I'll check, but I'm pretty sure I still have those saved.
If so I'll post 'em for ya. ;)
NatGertler
03-04-2007, 09:03 PM
That's what sent her into hysterics, JT.I can just imagine a lawyer giving advice like that.
"Don't go to your court date. Let's not go and take care of this in small claims court."
"Okay, what do we do?"
"We lose the first one on purpose, so we can be the comeback kids! You know, like the heroes in every sports movie!"
"What does that involve."
"Well, we have to file our appeal, and then hope we get approved for a new trial. And then we have to go through that trial to fight the ruling we already have against us."
"And the advantage of that is...?"
"Ummm... more billable hours."
"More billable? I don't know what that means, but it sounds great!"
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:04 PM
I'll check, but I'm pretty sure I still have those saved.
If so I'll post 'em for ya. ;)
Thanks FlameBird! Crossing fingers you still have them.
Reverend Smooth
03-04-2007, 09:04 PM
Rick's brain is such a waste of human flesh.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:07 PM
Thanks FlameBird! Crossing fingers you still have them.
Doesn't matter. He owes. He can't blow off the responsibility that HE was final say on everytthing, although he tried hard to blame me for things I sent him. "I shouldn't HAVE to see it. THat's why you're CD".
CutterMike
03-04-2007, 09:09 PM
Now Gail's short list I worry about. She could have me killed off in BoP.
Ooooh...! Ooohhh...!
(waving hand and bouncing up and down)
ME NEXT!! ME NEXT!!
Dude, that would be the best death EVER.
(Not that I'm saying I want you to DIE, I just think it would be hella-cool to show up in BoP, even if it was just to get killed off.)
There - You see...? I'm not the only one!
How about it, Gail...? Auction off a good death scene in BoP? Winner's choice whether s/he's a heavy or an innocent bystander?
(Not that I could afford it, mind you... grumbegrumblemuttergrumble... DAMN! Can't even afford to get killed good...)
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 09:12 PM
Thanks FlameBird! Crossing fingers you still have them.
Hey, I got bored a few nights ago and found all kinds of fun(icky) stuff about peanut.
Unfortunately, We use thre pc's, so I don't know which one I might have it on.
I do however remember reading the Jazma stuff. SO hopefully I can find it.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:13 PM
Doesn't matter. He owes. He can't blow off the responsibility that HE was final say on everytthing, although he tried hard to blame me for things I sent him. "I shouldn't HAVE to see it. THat's why you're CD".
Well Jeff he had to have someone to do the work.:)
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 09:14 PM
I'll check, but I'm pretty sure I still have those saved.
If so I'll post 'em for ya. ;)
If you don't, I will check the stuff I have saved
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:16 PM
Well Jeff he had to have someone to do the work.:)
Then after the piece was finished, he's "catch" a thing he needed reworked. He'd seen it at every stage!
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:22 PM
Then after the piece was finished, he's "catch" a thing he needed reworked. He'd seen it at every stage!
Y'know Jeff that sounds oddly familiar about another delusional creator I lettered for not too long ago...
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:25 PM
Y'know Jeff that sounds oddly familiar about another delusional creator I lettered for not too long ago...
Did that person shuffle off blame to the next one down the line?
SUPERECWFAN1
03-04-2007, 09:28 PM
Well ya can... but chances of it working are about as good as YOR putting out a book.
Sure you can, it's called washing dishes.
ILL SUE DAMN IT. Don't tempt me people. I have a fleet of Lawyers at my beck and call. Matlock,Murdock & Mason. One of ems even fuckin blind !
My blind lawyer will hand you your ass in court. He's a damn ninja as a lawyer. A NINJA !
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 09:29 PM
While we wait for me to find it; I did find this that our Shaman gave me at my dad's funeral. Seems to apply to someone around here. SOOO
Dear Rick:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/flamebird_2006/sympathy.jpg
Gee, MY photobucket account still seems to be working. :rolleyes:
wishlish
03-04-2007, 09:29 PM
And at least one more is considering a lawsuit.
Rick never pays ANYBODY.
Gail
And yet, he has an internet connection and a computer.
How does he have these things?
He must have paid someone.
But...he doesn't pay ANYONE!
Goddamnit, now my head hurts.
It is the Paradox of Olney.
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 09:34 PM
OOh I'm on it, if i can figure out a payment method.
No cc's/ or paypal accts. suck sometimes.
I figured that ALL the Zoo Crew stuff would be outrageous, with the news of the books return.
EDIT: Damn, someone beat me to it!
We take cashiers checks and money orders.
MacQuarrie
03-04-2007, 09:36 PM
Then how come Pat Riley was able to copyright threepeat?
He wasn't able to. You can't copyright a word. He was able to register it as a trademark. Once again, even though we've flogged it to death in this thread and several others, copyright and trademark are two different things.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:36 PM
We take cashiers checks and money orders.
Just out of curiosity, why not Paypal?
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 09:36 PM
Y'know Jeff that sounds oddly familiar about another delusional creator I lettered for not too long ago...
Hey! What are you getting at, Rothe!:D
rummblestrips
03-04-2007, 09:37 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 09:39 PM
Just out of curiosity, why not Paypal?
Paypal too, it's actually preferred. Flamebird was asking about alternative payment plans.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:40 PM
Paypal too, it's actually preferred. Flamebird was asking about alternative payment plans.
Gotcha. Just opened my own Paypal account. Hate to think I caught up just in time for it to go out of style.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:41 PM
Hey! What are you getting at, Rothe!:D
Not you Tom. This creator really "bugged" me if you know what I mean.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:42 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
And one more time just for Joanne... Goos night, pukee!
EdContradictory
03-04-2007, 09:43 PM
Dave, guarantee that I'm not missing you. I still have all your contact info and it has been handed over to my attorney.
Didn't that happen in, like, December?
Does you lawyer ever, you know, do lawyer things? Like actually sue people?
Joshua Pantalleresco
03-04-2007, 09:46 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
Some rape cases I've heard about...and even then it's extraneous. This is in Canada mind you, but there is sometimes a question of whether the person is mentally fit enough to stand witness and actually defend themselves. There are psychological exceptions as there is a real question of whether or not some of those cases can withstand a cross examination. That's a real tough one for the courts. But even in those cases a lawyer is usually present and there's some kind of medical explanation. It's the only thing I can think of where the courts might have some leniency.
JP
EdContradictory
03-04-2007, 09:48 PM
And, while we're on the subject of Google -- It frowns on being being duped. So all this effort to make my name more famous than it is will likely fall apart after Google itself realizes that you've all got a more damaging action behind your efforts. Again, goes to show motive, Your Honor.
Well, have to go now. Tell Mordechi I said, "Howdy!"
How is Google being duped? I imagine their team of lawyers is VERY scared of you.
It's not. What Google frowns upon is artificially changing the results of their searches, what has come to be known as "Google-bombing."
What Rick doesn't understand is that no "Google-bombing" is happening here. This thread is rising in Google's ranking naturally.
And no matter how much you complain to them about that, Google won't change it. For good or ill, Google has great integrity when it comes to the results of their searches.
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 09:49 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
There are two hundred plus lawyers in my law firm. We have something like 4000 litigation cases active on our docket.
After working there almost ten years, I can tell you that every summons, deadline and court appearance is treated with the utmost important.
Real lawyers worry about malpractice. No lawyer would ever tell his client to blow off a court date.
Why? Well, besides it being remarkably stupid, it opens that attorney up to a malpractice suit by his client. Attorneys avoid malpractice suits at all costs. They pay malpractice insurance just like a doctor does and would rather not have their rates raised. That doesn't even take into consideration any reprecussions with their local bar association.
The chances of Rick having an actual lawyer are pretty slim. If somehow he does have an attorney that person should be working in another profession. One that has nothing to do with the law.
Flamebird
03-04-2007, 09:49 PM
Jeff,
Sorry but my mind wandered and now I don't know which LOGO am I looking for?
Tightlip?
Freedom3?
Minicon?
Sorry, but drawing a total blank(yeah I'm a spazz, sometimes).
TomStillwell
03-04-2007, 09:51 PM
Not you Tom. This creator really "bugged" me if you know what I mean.
Oh yeah. That whole situation smells like a used diaper.;)
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 09:52 PM
Jeff,
Sorry but my mind wandered and now I don't know which LOGO am I looking for?
Tightlip?
Freedom3?
Minicon?
Sorry, but drawing a total blank(yeah I'm a spazz, sometimes).
I believe it's the Freedom 3 logo. Right Dave?
Toyandgadgetguy
03-04-2007, 09:55 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
Yes. To the best of my knowledge... there are times you may choose not to show... but your attorney has to show for you. Overturning a small claims court case? Good luck doing that on a default judgement for a no show.
If there was fraud or something equally as deceptive (and able to be proven), enough for a judge to warrant even entertain overturning a decision... maybe... but for something this small... I really doubt it. If it were something that was going to be done... somebody would've heard about it by now. His attorney would have filed for it by now, in my opinion. If they were gathering more information at this point... (not that I believe he has an attorney) they wouldn't have enough of a case to begin with.
If it were me. I'd do just what's been advised to date. Allow the guy the opportunity to pay, as allowable by law... and then proceed with debt collections... also as allowable by law. It's a fairly straightforward process, and the very same court that awarded the judgement will probably be the biggest help in outlining proper debt collection procedures.
Joshua Pantalleresco
03-04-2007, 09:56 PM
And one more time just for Joanne... Goos night, pukee!
Does anyone know what that means?
JP
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:57 PM
Jeff,
Sorry but my mind wandered and now I don't know which LOGO am I looking for?
Tightlip?
Freedom3?
Minicon?
Sorry, but drawing a total blank(yeah I'm a spazz, sometimes).
Freedom 3 logo. I'll send you the image so you know what you're looking for.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 09:59 PM
Does anyone know what that means?
JP
Our nearest translation was goos night, pukee= good night, pookie.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 10:13 PM
Did I break it again?
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 10:18 PM
Did I break it again?
Is Rick paying you to do that?
Gail Simone
03-04-2007, 10:20 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
You know, he does obviously have problems with women, but he seems to hate you even more than he hates me (and Mexicans, and Indians, and gays).
I don't get it...if I understand the complaint, you did NOTHING.
What's it about you that makes his forehead pop like a teenager's face at prom?
Gail
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 10:22 PM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
Because I care.....
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670435
and
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670434
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 10:22 PM
Is Rick paying you to do that?
Rick? PAY??? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!
JTPencils
03-04-2007, 10:24 PM
Is Rick paying you to do that?
Nah, he just likes donating the cookies it takes to pay for such offenses. Dave's got a whole troop of Girl Scouts at his beck and call to ship the token's of apology (read.. cookies) to all corners of the US. International cookies take much longer.
wishlish
03-04-2007, 10:25 PM
And I have some information about his 'con.' Apparently he can't get any decent guests, so he's radically had to scale down the size of the 'event.'
http://docs.raycornwall.com/20051116.jpg
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 10:26 PM
Rick? PAY??? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!
I figured you needed a laugh
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 10:27 PM
I figured you needed a laugh
I'm gonna need stitches after that one.
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 10:30 PM
I'm gonna need stitches after that one.
Maybe if you asked Bev real nice.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 10:31 PM
Isn't it about time for another drive by slandering?
Inkpot1965
03-04-2007, 10:32 PM
Isn't it about time for another drive by slandering?
Yo de lay HE Riiiiick...
MacQuarrie
03-04-2007, 10:36 PM
Hi Matt...in answer to your question, he requested that I allow him back in and that he promised to abide by the rules of the board. I usually have a pretty good board going. I wish people could just take the politics elsewhere.
You know, I think I may have not given you a fair shake and if you want, I'll let you back on the board as well. After all, if I did it for Rick, why not you too?
"May not"? The words your looking for are "DID NOT". Just as you did not give Bev a fair shake when you deliberately refused to process her registration to the group until after the deadline for the Olney discussion had elapsed. And then offered a half-hearted non-apology.
I've heard that you're a nice guy. Trouble is, I've found that most times when somebody is described as "a nice guy" it means they are ingratiating and have a polite manner, but they are generally anything but nice. Sorry, I find you dishonest and disingenuous. Worst of all, you lie to yourself about your actions and motives.
Matt Doc Martin
03-04-2007, 10:38 PM
"May not"? The words your looking for are "DID NOT". Just as you did not give Bev a fair shake when you deliberately refused to process her registration to the group until after the deadline for the Olney discussion had elapsed. And then offered a half-hearted non-apology.
I've heard that you're a nice guy. Trouble is, I've found that most times when somebody is described as "a nice guy" it means they are ingratiating and have a polite manner, but they are generally anything but nice. Sorry, I find you dishonest and disingenuous. Worst of all, you lie to yourself about your actions and motives.
Bev and him are cool...and I am giving him a break. He may deal with Rick at some point. Please accept his apology.
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 10:52 PM
Yeah and guys (JT or Jeff) correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was on that Jazma PR that he did. He's long since pulled the links to most of the pics on there including the one with my logo on it. Go figure.
Just for the record, the logo and poster that he used were on the Newsarama PR and not Jazma. I am gathering my proof now Dickie boy!
Guapo Méndez
03-04-2007, 10:56 PM
http://docs.raycornwall.com/20051116.jpg
You may have snagged the actual place, bud. The puddle kinda looks like an orca and Rick can say he carved it himself, just like the Justice League has their sign drawn on the floor.
Jeff Brady
03-04-2007, 11:11 PM
http://docs.raycornwall.com/20051116.jpg
Those stains on the floor?
Rick's skidmarks.
Oh yes, I went there.
MacQuarrie
03-04-2007, 11:16 PM
Bev and him are cool...and I am giving him a break. He may deal with Rick at some point. Please accept his apology.
There's no apology needed. I have no stake in that. I haven't applied to join his group and have no interest in his projects or his relationship with either you or Bev. It's very nice that Bev chose to accept his non-apology as if it actually were real, and it's nice that you're giving him a break. I'm done with him now too. But I still ain't buying anything with his name on it.
Danny Donovan
03-04-2007, 11:22 PM
It could be called the Mighty Deadbeat Racist Gay-hating Con Where No One Is Ever Paid!
Gail
To quothe whichever beatle was on the simpsons that time: "It'd never fit on a marquee luv."
You know, he does obviously have problems with women, but he seems to hate you even more than he hates me (and Mexicans, and Indians, and gays).
I don't get it...if I understand the complaint, you did NOTHING.
What's it about you that makes his forehead pop like a teenager's face at prom?
Gail
She's a canadian stripping robot. And Rick is the protector of the innocent and defender of liberty. We can't have some quasi french cyborg with wardrobe malfunctions run rampant here! It's unamerican! THINK OF THE CHILDREN! WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?
Just what I managed to piece together from the posts here. I hope Joanne knows how to swim. :p
---
I thought I'd take a grandiose moment to share the artist who voulnteered to work with me on my story for the Unscrewed anthology (acceptance by the humble editorial team that is)
http://a966.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_ed712654a389f267153fb6683fe1278d.jpg
Just thought it might interest a certain someone to see what it looks like when people can get talented individuals to work for them and be excited at the prospect. :p This obviously isn't a page from my story, but a page from the artists portfolio.
Just to be clear. I'd hate for anyone to tattle on me to Marvel legal and say I'm writing a Wolverine story for cyberbullies. *gasp* They may come and take away my X-MEN comic collection!
But yep. The anthology has some really nice talent on it. :)
Kurt Busiek
03-04-2007, 11:22 PM
Real lawyers worry about malpractice. No lawyer would ever tell his client to blow off a court date.
Rick's setting up the "incompetence of counsel" appeal.
Unfortunately, you have to have an actual incompetent counsel, and they have to have done something wrong. The defendant just being dirt-brain stupid won't work.
kdb
Coppervale Studio
03-04-2007, 11:29 PM
Rick's setting up the "incompetence of counsel" appeal.
Unfortunately, you have to have an actual incompetent counsel, and they have to have done something wrong. The defendant just being dirt-brain stupid won't work.
kdb
RICK: "Your Honor, I'd like you to overturn the default judgment against me, due to incompetence of counsel. My attorney told me not to show up."
JUDGE: "What kind of moron IS he? And where is he, anyway?"
RICK: "He ah, chose not to participate in this proceeding to further support my claim."
JUDGE: "What's this idiot's name?"
RICK: "That information will be made known to you at the proper time."
JUDGE: "Do you even have an attorney? Or are you just lying?"
RICK: "You'd better be careful - you just made my short list."
/
Kurt Busiek
03-04-2007, 11:31 PM
RICK: "Your Honor, I'd like you to overturn the default judgment against me, due to incompetence of counsel. My attorney told me not to show up."
JUDGE: "What kind of moron IS he? And where is he, anyway?"
RICK: "He ah, chose not to participate in this proceeding to further support my claim."
JUDGE: "What's this idiot's name?"
RICK: "That information will be made known to you at the proper time."
JUDGE: "Do you even have an attorney? Or are you just lying?"
RICK: "You'd better be careful - you just made my short list."
JUDGE: "You're just dirt-brain stupid, aren't you? Motion denied. With prejudice."
kdb
SUPERECWFAN1
03-04-2007, 11:51 PM
JUDGE: "You're just dirt-brain stupid, aren't you? Motion denied. With prejudice."
kdb
edited to add....
Judge:" For wasting my time , the courts time and taxpayers time I hold you in contempt. Take this guy downtown so he can sit and think awhile on why its not good to play court jester with a Judge."
Ok this is if the Judge is in a real angry mood and wants to make an example of someone . :p
DaveRothe
03-04-2007, 11:57 PM
If he comes back on during the night I just wanna say... "Goos night, pukee."
Joshua Pantalleresco
03-05-2007, 12:07 AM
RICK: "Your Honor, I'd like you to overturn the default judgment against me, due to incompetence of counsel. My attorney told me not to show up."
JUDGE: "What kind of moron IS he? And where is he, anyway?"
RICK: "He ah, chose not to participate in this proceeding to further support my claim."
JUDGE: "What's this idiot's name?"
RICK: "That information will be made known to you at the proper time."
JUDGE: "Do you even have an attorney? Or are you just lying?"
RICK: "You'd better be careful - you just made my short list."
/
I just spat tea at the monitor. Why can I see this so clearly?
JP
Koben Kelly
03-05-2007, 12:23 AM
I am in no way leaving or walking away from the comic book entertainment industry.
Hey, dumbass. The comic book WORLD has left you, walked away from you, and stranded your rip-off artist ass in Siberia.
TightLip will weather the storm and fight the good fight.
The day TightLip publishes a book is the day you kiss Matt's ass. Translation: nevah-evah.
So the jury is still out.
How would you know anything about a jury? You were too busy sleeping off a binge, or suffering a debillitating case of denial to show up at your last court date.
Christ, you suck.
Paul D. Storrie
03-05-2007, 12:32 AM
But Paul! Law & Order actually does follow basic rules of order. They vet their legal approaches with real lawyers. What he's doing is a bad imitation of L&O! Without understanding the real points of law!
(Just rising up to defend some fave shows. ;) )
Don't get me wrong, Sarah. I love Law & Order!
However, unlike Olney, I don't believe that watching any number of episodes gives me legal qualifications!
PDS
Koben Kelly
03-05-2007, 12:40 AM
That crappy logo you created SUCKED.
Yeah, and your highly ironic Bleeding Heart avatar is just divine.
Rick, you truly are THE BIGGEST DOUCHE IN THE UNIVERSE.
the4thpip
03-05-2007, 02:53 AM
Libel in your mind is not necessary according to your State descriptives. We'll see...
That's like a line from the song "Build a little bird house in your soul".
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:22 AM
Did I break it again?
Yes, and it will cost you more cookies. :p
~Bev
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:25 AM
Maybe if you asked Bev real nice.
Heck no.
I'm holding out for the cookies, dammit! ;)
~Bev
Cam63
03-05-2007, 03:28 AM
Have you tried ANZAC biscuits ?
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:30 AM
"May not"? The words your looking for are "DID NOT". Just as you did not give Bev a fair shake when you deliberately refused to process her registration to the group until after the deadline for the Olney discussion had elapsed. And then offered a half-hearted non-apology.
I've heard that you're a nice guy. Trouble is, I've found that most times when somebody is described as "a nice guy" it means they are ingratiating and have a polite manner, but they are generally anything but nice. Sorry, I find you dishonest and disingenuous. Worst of all, you lie to yourself about your actions and motives.
Calm down, Mac. Jim and I are cool. We've agreed to disagree and not have hard feelings over it. It's truly a non-issue for me, at this point.
Thank you for sticking up for me, though! That truly means more than you know. :)
~Bev
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:35 AM
Have you tried ANZAC biscuits ?
Ahhh... Who? What? HUH???
~Bev
JTPencils
03-05-2007, 03:37 AM
Heck no.
I'm holding out for the cookies, dammit! ;)
~Bev
I TOLD you he was only doing that for the cookie distribution. No one listens to me... that's it, I'm packin' up my marbles!!
Cam63
03-05-2007, 03:38 AM
RICK: "Your Honor, I'd like you to overturn the default judgment against me, due to incompetence of counsel. My attorney told me not to show up."
JUDGE: "What kind of moron IS he? And where is he, anyway?"
RICK: "He ah, chose not to participate in this proceeding to further support my claim."
JUDGE: "What's this idiot's name?"
RICK: "That information will be made known to you at the proper time."
JUDGE: "Do you even have an attorney? Or are you just lying?"
RICK: "You'd better be careful - you just made my short list."
/
That doth be funny shit.
Cam63
03-05-2007, 03:40 AM
Ahhh... Who? What? HUH???
~Bev
Bis-cuits !
You eat 'em !
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:42 AM
Bis-cuits !
You eat 'em !
You know... I misread that as Prozac Biscuits. That's where my confusion came in. I was wondering why you were thinking *I* should try them. It sounds more like something Dick should be eating!
~Bev
Papergirl
03-05-2007, 03:43 AM
I TOLD you he was only doing that for the cookie distribution. No one listens to me... that's it, I'm packin' up my marbles!!
Hey, so long as those cookies are coming to ME, it's all good!
:D
~Bev
Cam63
03-05-2007, 03:45 AM
http://docs.raycornwall.com/20051116.jpg
Rick's bedroom is bigger than I imagined.
JTPencils
03-05-2007, 04:00 AM
10 days and counting. I will be resending YOR a "reminder invoice" today. I'll include a straightforward cover letter (and will post it here). Tick tock, tick tock.
Gail, I will be contacting you soon by PM for information. Thanks in advance.
Unlike him... "soon" means soon. Not "whenever I damn well feel like it".
Cam63
03-05-2007, 04:20 AM
Bev knows I do not bite...I nibble.
So that explains the turtlenecks she's been wearing for the last few days...
Cam63
03-05-2007, 04:22 AM
And you do it quite well, I might add!
~Bev
Yep... Thought so. :)
( Still catching up on todays Olney thread posts )
Flamebird
03-05-2007, 04:38 AM
It's something you MIGHT be interested in, and contains this:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/flamebird_2006/chareagle_COL.jpg
(Nice work for such a blah character, I especially like the FIRST name under the copyright.):D
Along with something ELSE, that you might want to see.
(God I feel like I'm in a bad blackmail movie. Please contact me for the drop...) ;)
PM me and i'll send ya the link; I've already sent it to someone else that asked that I not post it. So I'll leave that up to you.
Flamebird
03-05-2007, 04:40 AM
Morning Cam :D
Cam63
03-05-2007, 04:47 AM
Morning Cam :D
'Morning, Bird. :)
TheWraith
03-05-2007, 06:04 AM
G'nite Cam :D
CutterMike
03-05-2007, 06:22 AM
Our nearest translation was goos night, pukee= good night, pookie.
I'd always read it as "Good night, (you) pukes".
Dunno; could go either way.
Danny Donovan
03-05-2007, 06:30 AM
It's something you MIGHT be interested in, and contains this:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/flamebird_2006/chareagle_COL.jpg
(Nice work for such a blah character, I especially like the FIRST name under the copyright.):D
Along with something ELSE, that you might want to see.
(God I feel like I'm in a bad blackmail movie. Please contact me for the drop...) ;)
PM me and i'll send ya the link; I've already sent it to someone else that asked that I not post it. So I'll leave that up to you.
I really like the design. The character... well I don't know enough besides the fact he's a dude with wings..
The only changes I'd make on it is the mask. The "beak" sort of bothers me because it lays kind of flat in various poses instead of looking more 3D. Also I think making it more like a native american headdress would make it pop a lot more, maybe add some plumage to that yellow part on his chest.
I mean obviously it's a character that's never going to be published, and even if it was, it'd have to be redesigned because without buying this design from JT, no one could use it.
I'm half tempted to give JT a dollar for the design after the deadline and make my own bird related character. :p
Typo Lad
03-05-2007, 06:46 AM
Allow me to clarify here! There has been a proposition for a story by Barbara, Jeff Austin, and myself. I don't know if there's been any approval. There's also been mention of it in a draft of a letter to other industry individuals... with a mention of said story.
I haven't (and as far as I'm aware), Barbara hasn't been given a green light on this. So really a matter of just trying to verify if it's a go. I'm hoping that it IS. But so far, no word.
Once it's given the green light, Jeff, you'll be allowed to tweak the substandard stuff to yer heart's delight.
I'm catching up after taking the day off for Purim, but as one of the editors, I have to say I haven't seen the story yet, so I cannot say if it's approved.
We eagerly await it.
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 07:22 AM
I really like the design. The character... well I don't know enough besides the fact he's a dude with wings..
The only changes I'd make on it is the mask. The "beak" sort of bothers me because it lays kind of flat in various poses instead of looking more 3D. Also I think making it more like a native american headdress would make it pop a lot more, maybe add some plumage to that yellow part on his chest.
I mean obviously it's a character that's never going to be published, and even if it was, it'd have to be redesigned because without buying this design from JT, no one could use it.
I'm half tempted to give JT a dollar for the design after the deadline and make my own bird related character. :p
This is another wonderful moment with Rick. These character designs were put out in a straightforward offer. We design the costume, we get approval on it from Rick, and we're made co-owner of the character. Those were the conditions those designs were produced under. All of us did our parts thinking that we were co-owners on acceptance. Once any of us started to challenge Rick on any of his quirks, the line he used was that we hadn't had that clearly added to our contracts yet, so he could legally take back the offer of co-ownership. Kinda shifty, but we're talking about Rick. There's another example of his "ethics". No conditions or exceptions were set down when he made that offer. Right as I was leaving the company, Rick approached me about working on a solo book for his Spook character [which I had designed the look for]. At that time he offered to restore my co-ownership. Naturally I was reluctant.
Danny Donovan
03-05-2007, 07:32 AM
This is another wonderful moment with Rick. These character designs were put out in a straightforward offer. We design the costume, we get approval on it from Rick, and we're made co-owner of the character. Those were the conditions those designs were produced under. All of us did our parts thinking that we were co-owners on acceptance. Once any of us started to challenge Rick on any of his quirks, the line he used was that we hadn't had that clearly added to our contracts yet, so he could legally take back the offer of co-ownership. Kinda shifty, but we're talking about Rick. There's another example of his "ethics". No conditions or exceptions were set down when he made that offer. Right as I was leaving the company, Rick approached me about working on a solo book for his Spook character [which I had designed the look for]. At that time he offered to restore my co-ownership. Naturally I was reluctant.
Well, while it's MUCH harder to prove a verbal contract than a written one, if you have any posts/e-mails/etc you could prove that as co-owner you can legall sell your percentage of the IP to someone else. Of course as we know it only takes 7 points of difference to make it a different character, legally speaking.
Hence why you have people like Mr. Majestic flying around and DC (when they didn't own him) couldn't say anything. Also likewise Kurt Busiek's Samaritain which was built around an archtype, however originally crafted into his own character.
Origin/costume/etc.
And again, if you haven't been paid, Rick doesn't own the rights to the characters. He may own the concept, although a term like "Eagle" is ACTUALLY not descriptive enough to be able to copyright OR Trademark.
As it is an animal that exists in nature, any number of people could have Eagle based characters. Unlike say DC's Hawkman which is a unique name (debatable on originality but most of the characters from the golden and silver ages awere somethingman.) and can be locked down to copyright.
Whereas one person COULD trademark the logo for "eagle"... But not the character.
Now if he was called something like "The Crimson Eagle" because of the red hood he wears, that's something.
Although he can't because I am claiming copyright to The Crimson Eagle and anything derrived from The Crimson Eagle.. ;) So technically that piece is mine! Bwahahahahahahaha.
TonyIsabella
03-05-2007, 07:33 AM
A publisher cannot claim ownership of that which he or she has not paid for, at least not without a specific contract stating that the talent is giving up his or her rights in the property or item or whatever sans compensation. Therefore, ownership of your visual designs is not something Olney can claim for himself or deny to you.
Tony Isabella
Ronée
03-05-2007, 07:43 AM
I wonder what it must be like to live in his world....
but I finally DID locate the name of his lawyer. Lionel Hutz.
http://www.ininternet.org/html/personaggi_simpson/lionel_hutz.bmp
Although he is known as an attorney, he has also worked as a babysitter, agent, bodyguard, unauthorized biographer, realtor, cobbler, shoe-repair man, and possibly a drug dealer.
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 07:44 AM
Well, this is like the game JT and I would play. Aside from the costume, Eagle is almost the exact character DC has called Bluejay [or was it Blue Bird?]. He's mute, and flies around with wings [course he's not Atom sized]. All of Rick's characters can be traced back to an existing character from the big boys. It's like a trivia game.
And the reason I don't care about ownership, is because I knew early on that these characters were never going to be money grabbers. And Hell, I actually have an imagination. So I could come up with much more interesting characters. I just wanted to point out another wonderful Rick moment.
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 07:46 AM
Ronée,
Is this for real? Did you just earn $1000?
Ronée
03-05-2007, 07:49 AM
I wonder what it must be like to live in his world....
but I finally DID locate the name of his lawyer. Lionel Hutz.
http://www.ininternet.org/html/personaggi_simpson/lionel_hutz.bmp
Although he is known as an attorney, he has also worked as a babysitter, agent, bodyguard, unauthorized biographer, realtor, cobbler, shoe-repair man, and possibly a drug dealer.Judge: Mr. Hutz, are you aware you're not wearing any pants?
Lionel Hutz: Uh, your Honor, can I call for one of those bad trial thingys?
Judge: You mean a mistrial?
Lionel Hutz: Yeah ... that's why you're the judge, and I am the law ... talkin' ... guy.
Matt Doc Martin
03-05-2007, 08:09 AM
Oh god lord
I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just went through all the threads from 9 o'clock on.
Goos night pukee... is the best line ever, and every time someone throws it back at Rick, I just laugh even harder. I must have a t-shirt with that on it. Have that with the unscrewed logo right below. PERFECT!!!!!!!
I do have a serious legal question
Is there ever a time when a lawyer WOULD tell their client to NOT go a summons? It sounds completely absurd, (sorry for the word, Tim) to me, but I am no legal expert.
Anyone know?
Because I care.....
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670435
and
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670434
I posted this last night and no one said anything!
WAAAAAHHH!
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 08:10 AM
I posted this last night and no one said anything!
WAAAAAHHH!
Please don't delete your posts and leave.
Matt Doc Martin
03-05-2007, 08:13 AM
Please don't delete your posts and leave.
HOLY SHIT! Someone BOUGHT one!
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 08:15 AM
HOLY SHIT! Someone BOUGHT one!
Bought what? Drop a clue, Matt
Ronée
03-05-2007, 08:19 AM
no love for my lawyer joke....
DAMN you guys are so cliquish and mean!!!!
*RUNS AWAY CRYING*
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 08:21 AM
no love for my lawyer joke....
DAMN you guys are so cliquish and mean!!!!
*RUNS AWAY CRYING*
This thread is getting so hyper-sensitive. I'm deleting all my posts and going home.
NatGertler
03-05-2007, 08:22 AM
but I finally DID locate the name of his lawyer. Lionel Hutz.Certainly, like Lionel, Rick's lawyer is notable in his long-running absence.
Matt Doc Martin
03-05-2007, 08:22 AM
Bought what? Drop a clue, Matt
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670435
WhiteRose
03-05-2007, 08:23 AM
Certainly, like Lionel, Rick's lawyer is notable in his long-running absence.
And his lack of pants?
Typo Lad
03-05-2007, 08:23 AM
...Someone else find it creepy how he always mentions Typo in his postings?
shrug
It bugged me when he called me Morts the first time because that's a privlage I reserve for my friends. It didn't but me when he mis-spelled my real name because hey, that's public knowledge (and hard for the gentiles to spell I guess). The link in my sig goes to my site which has my real name.
Now? He's just being more of a Goofus. I really can't be bothered to work up the energy to be creeped out.
Inkpot1965
03-05-2007, 08:24 AM
http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670435
That's just Rick's lawyer gathering evidence for your libel suit.
Ronée
03-05-2007, 08:24 AM
http://www.siyumhaseinfeld.com/images/chars/jackie.jpg
Who told you to put the NDA on? Did I tell you to put the NDA on?
SteveForbes
03-05-2007, 08:37 AM
HOLY SHIT! Someone BOUGHT one!
That would be me.
Actually, my wife laughed REALLY hard, and said she'd buy a shirt if that was on it.
There you go.
:)
-(happy to oblige) llama
Gail Simone
03-05-2007, 08:38 AM
It's something you MIGHT be interested in, and contains this:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/flamebird_2006/chareagle_COL.jpg
(Nice work for such a blah character, I especially like the FIRST name under the copyright.):D
Along with something ELSE, that you might want to see.
(God I feel like I'm in a bad blackmail movie. Please contact me for the drop...) ;)
PM me and i'll send ya the link; I've already sent it to someone else that asked that I not post it. So I'll leave that up to you.
That character looks extremely lame, but I have to say, the art is VERY NICE. I'd work with that artist in a second.
Gail
hellokittykat
03-05-2007, 08:45 AM
That character looks extremely lame, but I have to say, the art is VERY NICE. I'd work with that artist in a second.
Gail
His signature move is 'The Shimmering Turkey'.
Typo Lad
03-05-2007, 08:48 AM
I thought I'd take a grandiose moment to share the artist who voulnteered to work with me on my story for the Unscrewed anthology (acceptance by the humble editorial team that is)
http://a966.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_ed712654a389f267153fb6683fe1278d.jpg
Just thought it might interest a certain someone to see what it looks like when people can get talented individuals to work for them and be excited at the prospect. :p This obviously isn't a page from my story, but a page from the artists portfolio.
...
Submit to us quickly please.
SUPERECWFAN1
03-05-2007, 08:49 AM
http://www.siyumhaseinfeld.com/images/chars/jackie.jpg
Who told you to put the NDA on? Did I tell you to put the NDA on?
Heh ....remember when he defended Kramer for the massive smoking he did ?
" Your face is my case ! " :)
Ronée
03-05-2007, 08:53 AM
Heh ....remember when he defended Kramer for the massive smoking he did ?
" Your face is my case ! " :)ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! I have been accepted and I am clearly loved!!! Thank you superecwfan1!
DaveRothe
03-05-2007, 08:54 AM
That character looks extremely lame, but I have to say, the art is VERY NICE. I'd work with that artist in a second.
Gail
Me too Gail! Oh wait I already have...;)
Gail Simone
03-05-2007, 08:58 AM
no love for my lawyer joke....
DAMN you guys are so cliquish and mean!!!!
*RUNS AWAY CRYING*
Heh.
Listen, I understand what Blue was saying, but I don't think he gave us much of a chance. The threads fly so fast that it's easy to miss someone the first couple times.
Gail
Gail Simone
03-05-2007, 08:59 AM
shrug
It bugged me when he called me Morts the first time because that's a privlage I reserve for my friends. It didn't but me when he mis-spelled my real name because hey, that's public knowledge (and hard for the gentiles to spell I guess). The link in my sig goes to my site which has my real name.
Now? He's just being more of a Goofus. I really can't be bothered to work up the energy to be creeped out.
NAME CALLING?
From TYPO LAD?!?!?!!?!?
Gail
Gail Simone
03-05-2007, 09:00 AM
His signature move is 'The Shimmering Turkey'.
Bet his claws go SNIKKIT!
Gail
hellokittykat
03-05-2007, 09:01 AM
Bet his claws go SNIKKIT!
Gail
Or gobble gobble.
SUPERECWFAN1
03-05-2007, 09:14 AM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT! I have been accepted and I am clearly loved!!! Thank you superecwfan1!
You have now became 1 WITH THE CLIQUE. Your membership hat and dues will be mailed out in a few days. Remember when you face the West to go " I now reside in the house of Simone , I shall fear no Dido. "
Typo Lad
03-05-2007, 09:14 AM
NAME CALLING?
From TYPO LAD?!?!?!!?!?
It wasn't namecalling! It was a descriptive term!
Awwww who am I kidding.
I's a hippo-crit.
KevinTBrown
03-05-2007, 09:17 AM
It wasn't namecalling! It was a descriptive term!
Awwww who am I kidding.
I's a hippo-crit.
Well, you are criticizing a hippo....
:p
Ronée
03-05-2007, 09:17 AM
You have now became 1 WITH THE CLIQUE. Your membership hat and dues will be mailed out in a few days. Remember when you face the West to go " I now reside in the house of Simone , I shall fear no Dido. "I should do that naked right??
Matt Doc Martin
03-05-2007, 09:26 AM
I should do that naked right??
Go with what you feel.
Gail Simone
03-05-2007, 09:35 AM
It wasn't namecalling! It was a descriptive term!
Awwww who am I kidding.
I's a hippo-crit.
NOW YOU'RE NAME CALLING YOURSELF!
Oh, my GOD! :)
Gail
SUPERECWFAN1
03-05-2007, 09:39 AM
I should do that naked right??
Yes...and take plenty of polariods . This way we can make the ritual is done right. :)
TomStillwell
03-05-2007, 09:45 AM
You have now became 1 WITH THE CLIQUE. Your membership hat and dues will be mailed out in a few days. Remember when you face the West to go " I now reside in the house of Simone , I shall fear no Dido. "
It's Didio!!! DIDIO!!!
Leave my man crush alone!
TomStillwell
03-05-2007, 09:46 AM
It wasn't namecalling! It was a descriptive term!
Awwww who am I kidding.
I's a hippo-crit.
Typo-crit.
Typo Lad
03-05-2007, 09:50 AM
Typo-crit.
Darn you for making me spit-take.
Guapo Méndez
03-05-2007, 09:53 AM
Typo-crit.
I've played WoW for so long, whenever I see "crit" I'm thinking "spell or melee?"
NatGertler
03-05-2007, 09:53 AM
And his lack of pants?Lionel Hutz plies his trade at "I Can't Believe It's a Law Firm"... and I can't believe Rick is represented by a law firm either!
Ronée
03-05-2007, 09:57 AM
Lionel Hutz: Mr Olney, don't you worry. I watched Matlock in a bar last night, the sound wasn't on, but I think I got the gist of it.
DocAbsurd
03-05-2007, 10:02 AM
Lionel Hutz: 'Default judgment'? Lemme look that up in Wikipedia . . .
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