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

[Linkara]

Judge: Mr. Hutz, are you aware you're not wearing any pants?

Lionel Hutz: That's all right, your honor. Neither is my client.

[Ronée]

Hutz: Hutz is the name Mr. Olney. Lionel Hutz, attorney-at-law. Here's my card. It turns into a sponge when you put it in water.
Rick: Ooh, classy.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Judge : " Mr. Hutz do you honestly know anything about Law ? "

Hutz : " Law ? I know Law your honor because I watched L.A. Law on a weekly basis ! "

[DaveRothe]

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. "

In Rick's case "You shall fear no Dido." Insert the L in there.

[Coppervale Studio]

Judge : " Mr. Hutz do you honestly know anything about Law ? "

Hutz : " Law ? I know Law your honor because I watched L.A. Law on a weekly basis ! "

I did a book signing with Michelle Green last week. She said some fans of the show DO actually approach her for legal advice...

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I did a book signing with Michelle Green last week. She said some fans of the show DO actually approach her for legal advice...

I wonder how many approach her and ask about whether its ok if as a lawyer you try and nail your female client in an elevator ?

[rummblestrips]

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

I don't know exactly. I've explained the situation over at the SPA. I just hope to GOD he didn't have some crush on me or something. I wouldn't wish that type of attention on anyone.

Because I care.....

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670435

and

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113670434

I just saw it. YAH! Is that a babydoll style or t-shirt? For the girly clothes, I'd go the American apparel babydoll. I sell those shirts and they are the best quality!!

[MacQuarrie]

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.
That's not true. Copyright law does not spell out exactly how much different a work has to be in order to be a unique property. That's a value judgment which is made when an infringement suit is filed.
Moreover, admitting that you changed an existing work in order to produce a new one is in effect conceding that the new one is a derivative work. Derivative works are the property of the author of the original.

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

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.
Copyright law only protects a specific work, not an idea. As long as Mr. Majestic or Samaritan is not copying existing drawings of Superman, it's not a copyright issue. If the plot of a given issue is too similar to the plot of an existing comic, that might be a violation, but new, original works featuring Mr. Majestic or Samaritan are not an infringement on Superman's copyright unless DC can demonstrate a significant number of similarities between particular examples of both works. The idea of a flying guy in tights and a cape is not copyrightable.

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.
It would be trademarkable within a very narrow range of uses, but I'd check first to see whether it isn't already registered. The big problem with overly common terms is that they are most likely already taken. The Jeep company owns "Eagle" for one of their cars, but they can't stop anyone from using it for a comic character. And as Captain Marvel taught us, having trademark registration on a name does not preclude another company from using that name as a character, it only prevents them from using it as the title of the comic or as a brand name.

In other words, Rick is quite welcome to have a character called "Eagle." He just has no right to use the costume design that Jim created. And jim has every right to use "Eagle" as a character name for his design, he just can't use the script that Olney owns, if he owns one. The writer of that script owns that work if he hasn't been paid for it.

What Rick owns is an idea. Ideas are a dime a dozen. Execution is everything.

[rummblestrips]

Just thought I would share something from the SPA calendar that I put together, but never came to print. (lack of interest unfortunately)

Hello Rummblestrips

You received the following message from: orcafresh (rick@mightyminicon.com)

At: http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/Forum/

Joanne:
Here is my powm for the calendar Month of March:

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds did play

I then relaxed within my nook, and soon pulled out a comic book

A book with art and words to read, imagination needs to feed

I finished it, enjoyed it too

And looking back, I think of how

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds gave way.



Copyright 2003 Rick Olney
###

Regards,
-- Rick

I post this because I've heard that he was elated that my calendar never went to print and this was way before I reprimanded him for his foolish behavior in the fourms at the SPA.

I'm not a vengeful spirit, I just don't like when people wish me ill will behind my back after being kind to my face.

[Ronée]

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds did play

I then relaxed within my nook, and soon pulled out a comic book

A book with art and words to read, imagination needs to feed

I finished it, enjoyed it too

And looking back, I think of how

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds gave way.



This poem of Rick's made me think back to my own attempt at prose:

I farted lonely as a cloud,
and it was very very loud.




yeah, I'm a total poet too!

[Sarah Beach]

It's Didio!!! DIDIO!!!

Leave my man crush alone!

Actually, it's DiDio .... ;)

[Larry Dixon]

...

Submit to us quickly please.

Oh good lord, if I had a black latex nickel for every time I've heard THAT from a group of leather daddies, I'd...

..uhm...

...I just used by outside voice, didn't I?

Never mind....

[Sarah Beach]

Just thought I would share something from the SPA calendar that I put together, but never came to print. (lack of interest unfortunately)

Hello Rummblestrips

You received the following message from: orcafresh (rick@mightyminicon.com)

At: http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/Forum/

Joanne:
Here is my powm for the calendar Month of March:

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds did play

I then relaxed within my nook, and soon pulled out a comic book

A book with art and words to read, imagination needs to feed

I finished it, enjoyed it too

And looking back, I think of how

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds gave way.



Copyright 2003 Rick Olney
###

Regards,
-- Rick

I post this because I've heard that he was elated that my calendar never went to print and this was way before I reprimanded him for his foolish behavior in the fourms at the SPA.

I'm not a vengeful spirit, I just don't like when people wish me ill will behind my back after being kind to my face.

"Powm"??

Cripes, it verges on doggeral & limerick. But then, I guess that's the extent of his poetry reading, so it shouldn't be surprising. And I do know what I'm talking about on that front. :)

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Actually, it's DiDio .... ;)

DI-di-didio...OOOOHHH!
Di-di-didio...*glass breaks

you know I should stop singing before my monitor breaks.

JP

[Inkpot1965]

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

That would be Jim Taylor and Inkpot1965

[Danny Donovan]

...

Submit to us quickly please.

Done and done! :)

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.

That my dear, is LIABLE! His card reads "drug dealer.... uh keeper awayer.."

You will get a motion to repress in 6 to 8 days!

[Ronée]

Done and done! :)



That my dear, is LIABLE! His card reads "drug dealer.... uh keeper awayer.."

You will get a motion to repress in 6 to 8 days!i should have known that Danny would get my messed up attempts at humor...

*hugs*

[Kozemp]

Lionel Hutz: Care to join me in a belt of scotch?

Marge: It's 9:30 in the morning!

Lionel Hutz: Yeah, but I haven't slept in days.

JLK
attorney-at-law

[Danny Donovan]

i should have known that Danny would get my messed up attempts at humor...

*hugs*


Aww *hugs*

I r smrt!

S-M-R-T... uh I mean S-M-A-R-T

[Hybrid2]

Aww *hugs*

I r smrt!

S-M-R-T... uh I mean S-M-A-R-T

Someone did'nt eat all his smarties.

[Toyandgadgetguy]

Someone did'nt eat all his smarties.

We don't get smarties down here. Sadly.

[AIPman1]

I don't know exactly. I've explained the situation over at the SPA. I just hope to GOD he didn't have some crush on me or something. I wouldn't wish that type of attention on anyone.

I sided with Joanne in the dispute that ended up with Olney getting kicked out of the SPA, that's just gotta be sticking in his craw. I listened to a woman over HIM!!!! Doesn't matter who was RIGHT does it?

[Evan Waters]

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.

"Lionel Hutz is dead. Say hello to Miguel Sanchez!"

[Danny Donovan]

We don't get smarties down here. Sadly.

Yes we do!

Just not nationally.

If you go toward the canadian border they usually have them at the candy rack.

Also, down here up in Jamestown/Williamsburg there are special places you can buy them (and other english type food)

Actually I can get Wheatabix at Harris Teeter.

[Ronée]

I sided with Joanne in the dispute that ended up with Olney getting kicked out of the SPA, that's just gotta be sticking in his craw. I listened to a woman over HIM!!!! Doesn't matter who was RIGHT does it?you listened to a WOMAN?????? Are you high? No woman knows more than the great and powerful Olney! not no way! No how!

[JamesRitcheyIII]

"Powm"??

Cripes, it verges on doggeral & limerick. But then, I guess that's the extent of his poetry reading, so it shouldn't be surprising. And I do know what I'm talking about on that front. :)

I've read better rhyme by my 10-year-old niece, (but poetic ability runs in the family). It truly makes me wonder what mental age Ambergris is stuck at.

[Toyandgadgetguy]

Yes we do!

Just not nationally.

If you go toward the canadian border they usually have them at the candy rack.

Also, down here up in Jamestown/Williamsburg there are special places you can buy them (and other english type food)

Actually I can get Wheatabix at Harris Teeter.

Yea? Nice! I'll stop on my next trip up to Montreal. (wife's gonna eventually make me do that whole Degrassi tour thing, I'm sure)

I usually have relatives send things over from England, or I stop in one of the Irish import stores down here for the little known goodies.

I stand corrected. We rarely see smarties down here!

[Danny Donovan]

Yea? Nice! I'll stop on my next trip up to Montreal. (wife's gonna eventually make me do that whole Degrassi tour thing, I'm sure)

I usually have relatives send things over from England, or I stop in one of the Irish import stores down here for the little known goodies.

I stand corrected. We rarely see smarties down here!

I was well pissed that the local store I used to have across the water (I live in portsmouth, the next city over is just a ferry ride away) Used to have a LOT of great little places to eat and shop at the ferry landing, but over the years it has become all nightclubs...

bleh.

[singoalla]

"Powm"??

Cripes, it verges on doggeral & limerick. But then, I guess that's the extent of his poetry reading, so it shouldn't be surprising. And I do know what I'm talking about on that front. :)

Did someone say Limericks?

a-hem!

There once was a big man named Rick
Who on his employees played quite a trick
He stoled all their works without pay
Then called them all jerks, fat, and gay
and now we all know him as Dick!

:D

[Papergirl]

Yes we do!

Just not nationally.

If you go toward the canadian border they usually have them at the candy rack.

Also, down here up in Jamestown/Williamsburg there are special places you can buy them (and other english type food)

Actually I can get Wheatabix at Harris Teeter.
We have them alllllllll over the place, here in Florida.

~Bev

[Danny Donovan]

We have them alllllllll over the place, here in Florida.

~Bev


I got odds on this becoming a new YABS thread "The great Smarties caper"

[Cam63]

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.

Reek could never afford such talent.

Inside the Van of Justice:

" Hmmm... Will I go with the gym sock lawyer or the argyle sock lawyer today ? What say you, Mr. Hand ? "

*Reek's hand picks up the argyle sock*

" Oh good choice, Marine ! Hoo-RAH ! "

*Reek pulls the sock over his right hand and it nods in agreement*

[The DarkMind]

and I don't know about the guy before this, but I really can't believe he's a father of children and married the way he's been ranting here!! O.O he seems to show all the maturity of a 14 year old on steroids...


as surprising as this behavior is for a "grown man and father" it's really quite common, at least in my experience. when i first came across this thread i was just itching to find a picture of this guy because EVERYTHING about him from the stories, to how he presented himself in his own posts, to his posting tactics in general, reminded me of a great number of indy wrestling promoters i once had dealings with, with ONE in particular that carried the same initials, used the same excuses for not paying people, and even possessed the same typing skills, or lack-there-of.

people like this are marks. they WANT to be a part of something they once enjoyed as a child so bad that they are willing to do anything just to walk around and say they are a part of it regardless of if what they do is right or not.

everyone remembers the old saying; "those that can't do, teach. and those that can't teach, teach gym" (no offense to any phys ed teachers, i didn't make up the quote) well, the same applies to any profession where there is a distinct need for talent of some type be it illustration, writing, or publishing. sadly, for as much of a need as there is for publishers, its the class these types of people like to group themselves into because its the easiest to keep your total lack of ability a secret.

make no mistake, there are good, trustworthy publishers out there that are looking to make a positive impact on the industry, but for every one of them that is honest, there are a hundred of these marks like Olney is presented to be that have no real desire to succeed, just as long as there's people that they can keep scamming. sadly, for any fresh faced, bright eyed kid coming into the business, its all too easy to be duped by someone that can talk the talk which is all the more reason Unscrewed! is something that has been needed for a very long time.

While it would be a bit more involved, maybe Unscrewed! could one day host a review section of indy publishers where people can post reviews on their experiences, both good and bad, resulting in a rating system. sort of like how cars have product reviews:D it could become a required stop for everyone new and old in the comics field to check up on potential business associations.,,,just an idea.

[Danny Donovan]

While it would be a bit more involved, maybe Unscrewed! could one day host a review section of indy publishers where people can post reviews on their experiences, both good and bad, resulting in a rating system. sort of like how cars have product reviews:D it could become a required stop for everyone new and old in the comics field to check up on potential business associations.,,,just an idea.


Actually, we've been doing a lot of mumbling and rumbling on our longterm things and that's one of the things we've brought up! Obviously we're going to see this through to the bitter (and by that I mean BITTER) end and after everyone affected has been helped, we'll turn our sites to helping even more!

If you don't mind me asking, who are you? And who did you wrestle for? :)

Just being nosey.

[rummblestrips]

I sided with Joanne in the dispute that ended up with Olney getting kicked out of the SPA, that's just gotta be sticking in his craw. I listened to a woman over HIM!!!! Doesn't matter who was RIGHT does it?

hahahahaha
And I bet your sweetie was the background going, "kick his ass, kick his ass, kick his ass!!", because Rick wasn't very nice to her either.

Tell her, (I'm saying her incase she doesn't want her name up here right now, I don't want to stress her out) to get up on the boards and tell her story as well. Mrs Dimestore is a sweetheart and an honest gal and Rick stressed her out more than anyone should.

[The DarkMind]

Actually, we've been doing a lot of mumbling and rumbling on our longterm things and that's one of the things we've brought up! Obviously we're going to see this through to the bitter (and by that I mean BITTER) end and after everyone affected has been helped, we'll turn our sites to helping even more!

If you don't mind me asking, who are you? And who did you wrestle for? :)

Just being nosey.

Be nosey all you like Danny. I'm Tim v2.0 (doc from IF can explain that one, :D )
for the record, i am not a wrestler nor have i ever wrestled, however i did a lot of graphic design, logo creation, and web sites for a few north jersey promotions for a period of 3 years from around 2001 to 2004. my ex-wife was a manager (valet is a taboo word) breaking into the business and i got sucked into doing a lot of design work at the places she worked for back then, me being the supportive backstage husband and all.

[rummblestrips]

you listened to a WOMAN?????? Are you high? No woman knows more than the great and powerful Olney! not no way! No how!

lol
Yet another reason I will hug you when I see you. Youd iz funnee. (rick-speak)

[AIPman1]

hahahahaha
And I bet your sweetie was the background going, "kick his ass, kick his ass, kick his ass!!", because Rick wasn't very nice to her either.

Tell her, (I'm saying her incase she doesn't want her name up here right now, I don't want to stress her out) to get up on the boards and tell her story as well. Mrs Dimestore is a sweetheart and an honest gal and Rick stressed her out more than anyone should.not sure if Kathy's posted in this thread or not, I know she signed up way back, and reads time to time.

She's been buzy at work lately though...

[Danny Donovan]

Be nosey all you like Danny. I'm Tim v2.0 (doc from IF can explain that one, :D )
for the record, i am not a wrestler nor have i ever wrestled, however i did a lot of graphic design, logo creation, and web sites for a few north jersey promotions for a period of 3 years from around 2001 to 2004. my ex-wife was a manager (valet is a taboo word) breaking into the business and i got sucked into doing a lot of design work at the places she worked for back then, me being the supportive backstage husband and all.

Neat!

I'm a fan of the genre so always nice to see people from that industry over in this one. Cross-geek-culture as I call it. Guys like Raven, Shane Helms, etc.

I just thought, we should get some geek wrastler's to be official Unscrewed! security! lol. Anytime someone pops up and starts trying to pick a street fight we could be all "oh yeah, let me get security on that." and have a big 7 foot tall 500lb person waiting for the bigmouth. :p

Although ChrisCross works too! But he's too nice of a guy to play the intimidation game.

[Ronée]

lol
Yet another reason I will hug you when I see you. Youd iz funnee. (rick-speak)Garsh. Thanks.:D

[TomStillwell]

A bit back on topic...

If you've offered an item for the auction but haven't sent it in yet, it would be awesome if you could do that when possible.

I'd like to keep from having a lull in activity.

Thanks so much.

[JTPencils]

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

Thanks Danny, as to the mask. I would have gone with a more "3D" beak, but then I figured I was REALLY treading on the whole Hawkman thing. So I was trying to go more with a streamlined (along the front of the mask) sort of thing. It wasn't really supposed to be 3D as in sticking away from the mask.

As for a dollar past the deadline... awwwwwww... you mean I'm supposed to make MONEY off of this? That's just so UnTLE like.

[JTPencils]

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.

Reb, are you trying to say that "Anchor" is derivative of another established character? I find that SO hard to believe!!!!

Or even "Globe"! The hell you say!!!

[JTPencils]

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

Gail... anytime, any project. I'd be honored!!

[Danny Donovan]

Thanks Danny, as to the mask. I would have gone with a more "3D" beak, but then I figured I was REALLY treading on the whole Hawkman thing. So I was trying to go more with a streamlined (along the front of the mask) sort of thing. It wasn't really supposed to be 3D as in sticking away from the mask.

As for a dollar past the deadline... awwwwwww... you mean I'm supposed to make MONEY off of this? That's just so UnTLE like.

I shall call him Captain Birdopolis.

He will pwn all heroes.

Yeah he could have come off as too Hawkmanish, but there are some ways you could keep it from coming off that way, Like say going with a headdress closer to The Sorceress from he-man..

http://darkerprojects.dreamhosters.com/images/he-man-tdi55.jpg

And going utilising the "chest plumage" I suggested. I actually really like the arm claw on one hand...

I like it a lot! It could be a really kickass character under someone who could actually write. :)

[JTPencils]

Bet his claws go SNIKKIT!

Gail

Nah, with his grasp of the English language... it'd be "Nkkist"

[JTPencils]

I should do that naked right??

If you insist (and send photos).

[JTPencils]

I shall call him Captain Birdopolis.

He will pwn all heroes.

Yeah he could have come off as too Hawkmanish, but there are some ways you could keep it from coming off that way, Like say going with a headdress closer to The Sorceress from he-man..

http://darkerprojects.dreamhosters.com/images/he-man-tdi55.jpg

And going utilising the "chest plumage" I suggested. I actually really like the arm claw on one hand...

I like it a lot! It could be a really kickass character under someone who could actually write. :)

Danny, PM me if you get the chance.

[Ronée]

If you insist (and send photos).difficult to take poloroids of meself naked proclaiming Gail's awesomeness, damn you guys are picky.

[JTPencils]

A bit back on topic...

If you've offered an item for the auction but haven't sent it in yet, it would be awesome if you could do that when possible.

I'd like to keep from having a lull in activity.

Thanks so much.

Tom, as I'm sure you're aware, the Alan Scott piece is already on it's way to you now. It's up to the USPS!

[TomStillwell]

Tom, as I'm sure you're aware, the Alan Scott piece is already on it's way to you now. It's up to the USPS!

Yep, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person!

[Danny Donovan]

Danny, PM me if you get the chance.

done and done my friend.

[JTPencils]

difficult to take poloroids of meself naked proclaiming Gail's awesomeness, damn you guys are picky.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh. OK. If I HAVE to offer my photographer talents for the cause... I will. But only for the sake of art.. and for proof of your devotion to Gail's total awesomeness.

The sacrifices I'm willing to make in the sake of proof. *sigh*

[JTPencils]

done and done my friend.

Right back at ya. Responded.

[Inkpot1965]

Reb, are you trying to say that "Anchor" is derivative of another established character? I find that SO hard to believe!!!!

Or even "Globe"! The hell you say!!!



Anchor- Hmmm. The Black Widow and a villain from Marvel Team up called Equinox.
Globe- Take your pick. Several companies.

[Gail Simone]

Just thought I would share something from the SPA calendar that I put together, but never came to print. (lack of interest unfortunately)

Hello Rummblestrips

You received the following message from: orcafresh (rick@mightyminicon.com)

At: http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/Forum/

Joanne:
Here is my powm for the calendar Month of March:

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds did play

I then relaxed within my nook, and soon pulled out a comic book

A book with art and words to read, imagination needs to feed

I finished it, enjoyed it too

And looking back, I think of how

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds gave way.



Copyright 2003 Rick Olney
###

Regards,
-- Rick

I post this because I've heard that he was elated that my calendar never went to print and this was way before I reprimanded him for his foolish behavior in the fourms at the SPA.

I'm not a vengeful spirit, I just don't like when people wish me ill will behind my back after being kind to my face.

Holy SHIT is he a lousy writer.

"I then relaxed within my nook"?

Really?

Holy jeebus.

Gail

[Matt Doc Martin]

I
I just saw it. YAH! Is that a babydoll style or t-shirt? For the girly clothes, I'd go the American apparel babydoll. I sell those shirts and they are the best quality!!

Done and done!

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113835175

[Gail Simone]

Sorry if I missed anything, I was relaxing within my nook.

Gail

[Coppervale Studio]

Holy SHIT is he a lousy writer.

"I then relaxed within my nook"?

Really?

Holy jeebus.

Gail

I think this is the edited version - I'm pretty sure I read an earlier one that involved daisies and rainbows and a white stallion.

/

[Inkpot1965]

Sorry if I missed anything, I was relaxing within my nook.

Gail

That's a good way to get ticks and other critters

[JTPencils]

Today's reminder sent off to YOR...

"J. Taylor
Wet Inc Studio
March 5, 2007

Mr Olney,

This is merely a reminder of the invoice previously sent to you.

Again, the deadline for remittance on this issue is March 14, 2007. If no resolution is made by that time, a legal filing will be the next step. It is preferred that this not be necessary, and that all item's and debt's can be settled amicably, and with all possible alacrity.

Good Day,

Jim Taylor
Wet Inc Studio"

Either I'll get a nasty response, or another promise to hear from his lawyer soon... OR, he might just stop by for another drive by ranting.

[DaveRothe]

Holy SHIT is he a lousy writer.

"I then relaxed within my nook"?

Really?

Holy jeebus.

Gail

And then I blew a chunk
at the lousy writing of a drunk
cause it really stunk.
Does that make me a poet?:D

[Inkpot1965]

Today's reminder sent off to YOR...

"J. Taylor
Wet Inc Studio
March 5, 2007

Mr Olney,

This is merely a reminder of the invoice previously sent to you.

Again, the deadline for remittance on this issue is March 14, 2007. If no resolution is made by that time, a legal filing will be the next step. It is preferred that this not be necessary, and that all item's and debt's can be settled amicably, and with all possible alacrity.

Good Day,

Jim Taylor
Wet Inc Studio"

Either I'll get a nasty response, or another promise to hear from his lawyer soon... OR, he might just stop by for another drive by ranting.

You used too many syllables.

[TomStillwell]

Holy SHIT is he a lousy writer.

"I then relaxed within my nook"?

Really?

Holy jeebus.

Gail

I believe that's from the newly uncovered Doctor Seuss story that was inspired by Rick Olney.

There's A Schnook In My Nook

[JTPencils]

And then I blew a chunk
at the lousy writing of a drunk
cause it really stunk.
Does that make me a poet?:D

Nope, just observant.

With all due apologies to Miss Browning....

"I think that I shall never see...
A comic writ by Rick Olney..."

[Matt Doc Martin]

You used too many syllables.

Actually,too many apostrophes.

[AIPman1]

I thought I was clever, but I was mistook -en

[Inkpot1965]

Actually,too many apostrophes.

Might work better if JT had a few, THEN rewrote it

[Gail Simone]

And then I blew a chunk
at the lousy writing of a drunk
cause it really stunk.
Does that make me a poet?:D

HAH!

:)

Gail

[JTPencils]

Actually,too many apostrophes.

Most likely. I'm not a writer dang it all! But I'm willing to admit it!

Also, Matt.. sent a PM your way, sir.

[Inkpot1965]

Most likely. I'm not a writer dang it all! But I'm willing to admit it!

Also, Matt.. sent a PM your way, sir.

There go the dreams of being a one-man army in comics, eh?

[JTPencils]

Might work better if JT had a few, THEN rewrote it

Ahhhhhh.. you know I hardly drink Reb. Though it might be a good idea to celebrate in the near future. I might just have to drain a good bottle or two!

[JTPencils]

There go the dreams of being a one-man army in comics, eh?

I'll leave that to the Millers, Byrnes, and McFarlane's of the world (as well as the other "one man bands" out there.. the names elude me at the moment).

[rummblestrips]

Done and done!

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.113835175

Can't.. find... link... must.. keep.. searching...in.. my... nook...

[TomStillwell]

Ahhhhhh.. you know I hardly drink Reb. Though it might be a good idea to celebrate in the near future. I might just have to drain a good bottle or two!

You should send the empties to Rick. He'll be needing the money.

[Inkpot1965]

I'll leave that to the Millers, Byrnes, and McFarlane's of the world (as well as the other "one man bands" out there.. the names elude me at the moment).

Sides, the more work you get, the more I get. Heh

[DocAbsurd]

Sweet Jesus onna pogo stick, will youse stop!?!

Yer giving me more parody material for my UNSCREWED! webstrip than I'll ever be able to accomplish! I'm still plotting out the rise of TightWad Enterprises, the civil statues, the magic fish, PLECOSTOMUS, and the eventual Mini Money Con (complete with sock puppet panel).

Well, at least I know who the civil statues are gonna be . . .




Doc 'With Glad-Tidings Grip' Absurd

[JTPencils]

Sides, the more work you get, the more I get. Heh

Popular opinion seems to be we make a pretty decent teaming.

But I'm too humble to brag.

[JTPencils]

Sweet Jesus onna pogo stick, will youse stop!?!

Yer giving me more parody material for my UNSCREWED! webstrip than I'll ever be able to accomplish! I'm still plotting out the rise of TightWad Enterprises, the civil statues, the magic fish, PLECOSTOMUS, and the eventual Mini Money Con (complete with sock puppet panel).

Well, at least I know who the civil statues are gonna be . . .


Doc 'With Glad-Tidings Grip' Absurd

Hey, you're only as good as your material!

Besides, it's like hitting a gold mine vein, and then being told to "go slowly". You see that glimmer, you go for it!

[Matt Doc Martin]

Can't.. find... link... must.. keep.. searching...in.. my... nook...

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/members/products/product_edit_design.aspx?itemno=113835175&side=F


FIXED!

And a hearty "Nice Try!" to Rick Olney!

Hi, peanut!

[Danny Donovan]

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/members/products/product_edit_design.aspx?itemno=113835175&side=F


FIXED!

And a hearty "Nice Try!" to Rick Olney!

Hi, peanut!


wait, what happened?

[Matt Doc Martin]

wait, what happened?

He whined to cafe press with his weak ass "cease and desist" because of "Rick Owe-Ney".

But that's ok. He just made up my mind to ruin his week. I plan on having some REAL bad news for Rick soon.

[Danny Donovan]

He whined to cafe press with his weak ass "cease and desist" because of "Rick Owe-Ney".

But that's ok. He just made up my mind to ruin his week. I plan on having some REAL bad news for Rick soon.


So they got a letter from his Lawyer or did he just say he was filing a cease and desist?

Either way, interesting.

[Sparvid]

Actually, the jury HAS heard a few cases. And ruled against you.

See what you miss by skipping court?

By the way, how does that work? If somebody loses a court case by not showing up, does the court make sure that the person in question is told the verdict directly at some point, like when being served?

[Sarah Beach]

Holy SHIT is he a lousy writer.

"I then relaxed within my nook"?

Really?

Holy jeebus.

Gail

Don't impune the coziness of nooks, Gail! I used to have my own nook in the house I grew up in.

On the other hand.... you're right. Lousy line. :p

;)

[JTPencils]

He whined to cafe press with his weak ass "cease and desist" because of "Rick Owe-Ney".

But that's ok. He just made up my mind to ruin his week. I plan on having some REAL bad news for Rick soon.

I hope it was something I said. Hee hee hee.

[Coppervale Studio]

By the way, how does that work? If somebody loses a court case by not showing up, does the court make sure that the person in question is told the verdict directly at some point, like when being served?

It becomes public record. And becomes the priority debt. So, he couldn't say refinance his house without paying off the judgment first.

A defendant who loses (for not showing up) generally finds out when the Sherriff shows up to claim the pink slip on say, a van, and then tows it away in payment of the debt.

[Inkpot1965]

It becomes public record. And becomes the priority debt. So, he couldn't say refinance his house without paying off the judgment first.

A defendant who loses (for not showing up) generally finds out when the Sherriff shows up to claim the pink slip on say, a van, and then tows it away in payment of the debt.

Make sure they take a picture of Rick crying as his van is towed away.

[Coppervale Studio]

Plus, it's not the court's problem any more - if someone is so dirt-brain stupid (TM 2007, Kurt Busiek) that they don't BOTHER to show up, then whatever happens after that they just have to deal with.

If you don't GO to court, you LOSE. If he has to be notified of that, well, that's past dirt-brain stupid.

[JTPencils]

Make sure they take a picture of Rick crying as his van is towed away.

"If you scratch the paint... I swear I'll sue... you're on the short list... I'm telling you right now... You.. you... you towbully!"

[DocAbsurd]

Matt, I'm so proud of you.

You've blessed Olney with a meaningful purpose in his poetic life: just as soon as he thinks he's done with the internet, you give him something else to hunt down. And he's even taken the time to issue a virtual C&D. How sweet.

Sounds like a man-crush . . .




Doc 'Secret Admirer' Absurd

[Sarah Beach]

ODE TO YABS
(Well, not actually an "ode", because I'm not going to go so far as make this truly formal. But it's in blank verse [ie, not rhymed])

The language was mangled by Olney at large,
Distracting the masses at the CBR.
No protest or put-down deterred his strange ways,
For drowning in drink he would rack up the posts.
And yet to the glee of Gail's troop of "web-trolls",
His warping of English gave fodder for play.
Where most would soon learn that no victory comes
When all of the skills lie with those that one scorns,
Yet Olney returns to the Thread That Won't Die
And brings his doom closer each time he comes by.

*****
There it is, all for you, my friends. Not really my best effort at poetry - but for an off-the-cuff, after-lunch, casual endeavor... not too bad. ;)

[Inkpot1965]

Matt, I'm so proud of you.

You've blessed Olney with a meaningful purpose in his poetic life: just as soon as he thinks he's done with the internet, you give him something else to hunt down. And he's even taken the time to issue a virtual C&D. How sweet.

Sounds like a man-crush . . .




Doc 'Secret Admirer' Absurd

Hey, HEY! There's already a thread around here for that subject.

[rummblestrips]

If anyone here wants to go a print run of t-shirts, just PM me. We make our own t-shirts for anime and horror shows and we always use the same guy to make the images. My screen printer is a GOD. I can send you his info via PMs and he'll create anything, especially once I tell him why these shirts are being created in the first place!

[Gail Simone]

It'd be hilarious to have some shirts informing people of Rick's many, many ethical problems, I have to admit.

Gail

[hellokittykat]

It'd be hilarious to have some shirts informing people of Rick's many, many ethical problems, I have to admit.

Gail


They don't make shirts big enough.

[Blake Petit]

Can you screen print a parachute?

[rummblestrips]

It'd be hilarious to have some shirts informing people of Rick's many, many ethical problems, I have to admit.

Gail

Absolutely.
Ofcourse, Rick's name, company names, etc would never been on the shirts. It would be up to the wearer to spread the word.

I really like the McDs spoof one. It's creative and it gets people asking, "What does your shirt mean?"

And of course
"Goos night Pukee" is a MUST!:D

[Sarah Beach]

:( *sniff* shirts beat poetry.









Yes, I'm an attention junkie. Whadja expect? I'm a writer!

:)

Actually, I'm calculating my budget, but figuring the impossibility of getting anything before Wizard World LA. Oh, well.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Absolutely.
Ofcourse, Rick's name, company names, etc would never been on the shirts. It would be up to the wearer to spread the word.

I really like the McDs spoof one. It's creative and it gets people asking, "What does your shirt mean?"

And of course
"Goos night Pukee" is a MUST!:D

Rick apparently goes by the name "Rick Owe-ney"

Just so you know.


Don't forget this gem!

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.100709414

[JTPencils]

They don't make shirts big enough.

It'd be the first Tshirt with a train running behind it!! Perhaps a new fashion trend??

[TomStillwell]

Can you screen print a parachute?

I'm thinking a circus tent.

[rummblestrips]

Rick apparently goes by the name "Rick Owe-ney"

Just so you know.


Don't forget this gem!

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.100709414

hehehehe!!

[Inkpot1965]

I'm thinking a circus tent.

Maybe just have a printed toga convention. RICK FOOD FIGHT!!!

[Comcman]

ODE TO YABS
(Well, not actually an "ode", because I'm not going to go so far as make this truly formal. But it's in blank verse [ie, not rhymed])

The language was mangled by Olney at large,
Distracting the masses at the CBR.
No protest or put-down deterred his strange ways,
For drowning in drink he would rack up the posts.
And yet to the glee of Gail's troop of "web-trolls",
His warping of English gave fodder for play.
Where most would soon learn that no victory comes
When all of the skills lie with those that one scorns,
Yet Olney returns to the Thread That Won't Die
And brings his doom closer each time he comes by.

*****
There it is, all for you, my friends. Not really my best effort at poetry - but for an off-the-cuff, after-lunch, casual endeavor... not too bad. ;)

Sarah, that's a beautiful powm.

[JTPencils]

darn double posting. Sorry folks

[Darediva]

Rick apparently goes by the name "Rick Owe-ney"

Just so you know.


Don't forget this gem!

http://www.cafepress.com/mattdocmartin.100709414

Maybe you should have used "Rick Owes-me"?

[heystacy]

Yes, I'm an attention junkie. Whadja expect? I'm a writer! :)

Aren't we all? ;)

[JTPencils]

And in the distant mystical land of Her Keermeer... you can hear the lone voice above the breeze...

"I owwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I owe, I owe
so off to court I go
to tell the judge he matters not
I owe, I owe, I owe

(whistles)

I owe, I owe
with NDA's in tow
I will not show
lawyer said no
even though I owe

(passes gas)

I owe, I owe
you cyberbullies blow
I've got two writs
so eat my...

Hey, where did my van go?"

[Samuel Catalino]

I think I have found a club perfect for anyone to join, I call it WHORE....

We Hate Only Rick's Evil

And we can always change the spelling of the O if you choose to.

What do you all think? :D

[Paul Smith]

A bit back on topic...

If you've offered an item for the auction but haven't sent it in yet, it would be awesome if you could do that when possible.

I'd like to keep from having a lull in activity.

Thanks so much.

Mommy! Tommy's pickin' on me in public (that's OK dear, I'm sure he'll rot in hell for it) Trying to force me to honor my word.

Who's the big pwned meanie NOW?

Seriously though, I'm still awaiting editorial approval and acceptance of the work in question. It's already undergone some revisions prior to digital submission but, self editing is a tricky proposition. I'm hesitant to release the originals (analog guy that I am) until I know they're gonna' fly.

[Danny Donovan]

Absolutely.
Ofcourse, Rick's name, company names, etc would never been on the shirts. It would be up to the wearer to spread the word.

I really like the McDs spoof one. It's creative and it gets people asking, "What does your shirt mean?"

And of course
"Goos night Pukee" is a MUST!:D

Thank you!

Alice is gonna make me a better graphic for that for so's the clown won't eat me.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Maybe you should have used "Rick Owes-me"?

CafePress are a bunch of weenies. So I doubt that would fly. But there is ALWAYS zazzle!

[The DarkMind]

Well little Billy, I'm glad you asked...
(Just because I'm bored at the moment I thought I'd put some of my early paralegal training to good use.)


Non-disclosure agreement
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (just so no one can say i screwed the wording up)

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also called a confidential disclosure agreement (CDA), confidentiality agreement or secrecy agreement, is a legal contract between at least two parties which outlines confidential materials or knowledge the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict from generalized use. In other words, it is a contract through which the parties agree not to disclose information covered by the agreement. An NDA creates a confidential relationship between the parties to protect any type of trade secret. As such, an NDA can protect non-public business information.

NDAs are commonly signed when two companies or individuals are considering doing business together and need to understand the processes used in one another's businesses solely for the purpose of evaluating the potential business relationship. NDAs can be "mutual", meaning both parties are restricted in their use of the materials provided, or they can only restrict a single party.

It is also possible for an employee to sign an NDA or NDA-like agreement with a company at the time of hiring, in fact some employment agreements will include a clause restricting "confidential information" in general .

Some common issues handled within an NDA include:


outlining the parties to the agreement;
the definition of what is confidential, i.e. the information to be held confidential. Modern NDAs will typically include a laundry-list of types of items which are covered, including unpublished patent applications, know-how, schema, financial information, verbal representations, business strategies, etc;
the exclusions from what must be kept confidential. Typically, the restrictions on use of the confidential data will be invalid if
the recipient had prior knowledge of the materials;
the recipient gained subsequent knowledge of the materials from another source;
the materials are generally available to the public; or
the materials are subject to a subpoena. In any case, a subpoena would more likely than not override a contract of any sort;
provisions restricting the transfer of data in violation of national security;
the term (in years) of the confidentiality, i.e. the time period of confidentiality;
the term (in years) the agreement is binding;
permission to obtain ex-parte injunctive relief;
the obligations of the recipient regarding the confidential information, typically including some version of obligations:
to use the information only for enumerated purposes;
to disclose it only to persons with a need to know the information for those purposes;
to use all the efforts (but not less than reasonable efforts) to keep the information secure that the recipient uses to keep its own similar information secure; and
to ensure that anyone to whom the information is disclosed further abides by obligations restricting use, restricting disclosure, and ensuring security at least as protective as the agreement; and
types of permissible disclosure - such as those required by law or court order.


NDA in layman's terms (a.k.a NDA for dummies) with regard to the world of comics:

You cannot discuss company policies with those outside the company.
You cannot disclose details of the project being worked on or other projects the company is working on with third party companies or individuals within the same field of work not employed by the company. Details include but are not limited to characters, plots, and titles.
You cannot reveal any insider information to a third party (i.e. if the company has a prime deal with a specific printer or distributor you cannot pass this information along to someone as a "hot tip")


Now, for the record... unless there is a written policy specifically stating "talent will not be paid as previously agreed upon in the work-for-hire agreement(s)" then there is nothing legally stopping anyone from standing up on a soap-box and shouting it for all the world to hear.

Free advice for future work-for-hire agreements:

Just because someone offers a "standard" company contract does not mean you have to accept it as is. You are a freelance artist and as such you reserve the right to include your own stipulations in any contract. Some suggestions are as follows:

Payment is due at the time your specific part of the project is completed. If you are hired for pencil work, once the pencils are finished, you get paid.
Make it clear that low rez images of 72 dpi or lower (and no larger then half the size of the finished file though 300px wide is recommended) will be submitted for final approval and embed an overlaying watermark that will not obscure the work but will make it difficult to take further in the production process. In the digital age nothing is full proof in this regard but the harder it is to do, the less likely the unmotivated scam artist is going to spend the time to remove the watermark.
Once all artwork is approved, payment is to be rendered in the agreed method of payment, and the full rez files are then sent to the customer.


Take everything for what you will. Carve it into stone and make it the 11th Commandment, or just totally disregard. I spent 8 hours catching up on the happenings here over the weekend so I felt inclined to contribute a little something:D

[Coppervale Studio]

Mommy! Tommy's pickin' on me in public (that's OK dear, I'm sure he'll rot in hell for it) Trying to force me to honor my word.

Who's the big pwned meanie NOW?

Seriously though, I'm still awaiting editorial approval and acceptance of the work in question. It's already undergone some revisions prior to digital submission but, self editing is a tricky proposition. I'm hesitant to release the originals (analog guy that I am) until I know they're gonna' fly.

No sweat, Paul. I gotcher back.

HEY!! HEY STILLWELL!! THE PACKAGE IS IN THE HALLWAY!! I DIDN"T SEND IT YET!!! AND I AGREED TO DO IT BEFORE PAUL!!! DON'T TAKE IT OUT ON SMITH!!

That's yer karmic shield, right there.

(Sending mine tomorrow though, Paul - so after Friday you're on your own).

/

[KevinTBrown]

CafePress are a bunch of weenies. So I doubt that would fly. But there is ALWAYS zazzle!

I'm really diggin' the thong, Matt!!

:p

It's classic!

[Sarah Beach]

To Paul Smith: Gee, Paul, you don't need approval to submit to the auction!

It's the book that we're exercising some oversight on. :)

[Coppervale Studio]

To Paul Smith: Gee, Paul, you don't need approval to submit to the auction!

It's the book that we're exercising some oversight on. :)

I think what he meant was he didn't want to send the originals of his contribution until they'd been approved by his publisher (otherwise, if he sent/sold the art, then found out changes were required, he wouldn't have the original to work with!)

I think.

[Danny Donovan]

To Paul Smith: Gee, Paul, you don't need approval to submit to the auction!

It's the book that we're exercising some oversight on. :)


SHHH! Sarah!

Don't tell him that, I'm trying to get all sorts of free artwork from him.

"nope, sorry Paul, contents a little shady on that.. I'll hold onto it for safe keeping though. Maybe try some X-MEN pages next?"

:p

[Sarah Beach]

Oh. Okay. :)


(That's replying to Jim Owen, not Danny. ;) _

[Danny Donovan]

Oh. Okay. :)


(That's replying to Jim Owen, not Danny. ;) _


You don't love me!

I'm going to delete all my posts, sue Jonah, and... and.. and.. go cry in my van.

[THEDOC]

Just thought I would share something from the SPA calendar that I put together, but never came to print. (lack of interest unfortunately)

Hello Rummblestrips

You received the following message from: orcafresh (rick@mightyminicon.com)

At: http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/Forum/

Joanne:
Here is my powm for the calendar Month of March:

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds did play

I then relaxed within my nook, and soon pulled out a comic book

A book with art and words to read, imagination needs to feed

I finished it, enjoyed it too

And looking back, I think of how

I turned my head and looked away, the wind blew soft, the clouds gave way.



Copyright 2003 Rick Olney
###

Regards,
-- Rick

I post this because I've heard that he was elated that my calendar never went to print and this was way before I reprimanded him for his foolish behavior in the fourms at the SPA.

I'm not a vengeful spirit, I just don't like when people wish me ill will behind my back after being kind to my face.

That was too bad that never happened I still have my art for that.

[Flamebird]

You don't love me!

I'm going to delete all my posts, sue Jonah, and... and.. and.. go cry in my van.

"If from the van you hear sobbing..."








Nah, too easy. ;)

[Magneto_X]

I don't know exactly. I've explained the situation over at the SPA. I just hope to GOD he didn't have some crush on me or something. I wouldn't wish that type of attention on anyone.


That explains a lot, actually.

For example, why he'd be more angry at you then Gail (who is what he aspires to be career-wise).

Couple this with your being an independent woman who stands up to him and Rick goes off the deep end *quick*.

Your being married also is a great thing because from what Ronee's said about him leaving his wife (secretly) it wouldn't surprise me if he did try to ask you on a date if you were single. *shudder*

[Paul Smith]

To Paul Smith: Gee, Paul, you don't need approval to submit to the auction!

It's the book that we're exercising some oversight on. :)

Just to clarify:

What I promised to the auction was my contribution to the Unscrewed anthology book. Specifically, the two page story "Anything You Want."

I already "self edited" once after showing it to my niece. I chose her because she doesn't read comics and thinks cartoons are stupid. She didn't "get" the story :confused: . For all her dislike/disinterest in cartoons, she's a frighteningly intelligent woman. I'm talkin' Hank Pym, biological engineering, Frankenstein, life out'ta nuthin' smart. Maybe it wasn't her fault. :eek:

Remembering my favorite Shooterism, "Every comic is someone's first," I re-read the work and I discovered I'd written it for insiders. While I was fortunate enough to discover the one flaw before submission, it doesn't mean I caught them all.

When I say I'm still seeking approval, I mean I'm still seeking YOUR approval. Sarah specific, editorial approval. Yours and Tom's and Scott!'s. The work can be found in the Gallery section of the unscrewedcomic.com site. Should the work pass muster for print, I'll then send it along for auction.

Along with my NDA (No Deniro Agreement) :D

Later
Smitty

[Danny Donovan]

Your being married also is a great thing because from what Ronee's said about him leaving his wife (secretly) it wouldn't surprise me if he did try to ask you on a date if you were single. *shudder*

lol. Oh noes! marrried? Well there goes anyone's hope of having their very own canadian stripperbot.

(btw, I looked at the rumblestrips site and have NO earthly idea why he thought it had anything to do with stripping aside from the word "strip" as in "comicstrip" being in the title)

;)

[Magneto_X]

Danny:

That's Rick for you.

If Joanne's comic had been about espionage/Black Widow-type he'd probably think she was a secret agent or something. lol

[TomStillwell]

Yeah, yeah Paul & James, likely story.

Next you'll tell me Rick's checks are in the mail.

;)

[DaveRothe]

Yeah, yeah Paul & James, likely story.

Next you'll tell me Rick's checks are in the mail.

;)

Tom the checks are in the... hahahahahaha even I can't say that and keep a straight face.:D

[Inkpot1965]

Hey, where the Hell is Rick? HE's shown up two nights in a row. Tonight, nothing. He don't love us anymore

[DaveRothe]

Hey, where the Hell is Rick? HE's shown up two nights in a row. Tonight, nothing. He don't love us anymore

Ya just gotta know how to conjure him Jeff. Repeat after me "Goos night, pukee!"

[Inkpot1965]

Ya just gotta know how to conjure him Jeff. Repeat after me "Goos night, pukee!"

I know...
Rick owes me money!!!

[Charles RB]

The initials "CBR" unto each letter doesn't mean "comic book resources" in our context. ...just as "unscrewed" doesn't denote any other effort or entity.

But it is quite obvious you are refering to both Comic Book Resources and the Unscrewed comic - so you could be (as previously said) liable for being sued for trademark infringement, misappropriation of company reputation, misrepresentation, implying a nonexistent relationship, and trademark dilution. If you're doing a parody, some of this won't apply AFAIK but others might, and it's possible a court could rule against it being a parody.

Why do you seemingly want to provoke lawsuits?

actually, she hasn't much of a chance in NOT taking my offer.

Indeed - because you deliberately withdrew it, despite owing her payment for services rendered. Why?

Falling out of non-contractual promises is not against any civil law. The work in question was actually never a commission.

The only way it could not be a commission is if they agreed to work for no money, which they apparently didn't - so what do you mean?

Look, I have no intention ... nor do I need to 'prove' anything

So why are you posting here? Why are you disagreeing with allegations if you have no intention of proving them wrong?

I'm not here to try and make anyone "fear" me

So why have you repeatedly mentioned legal threats and made reference to bankrupting several people?

3.) I didn't show up last Wednesdat because I was instructed otherwise.

By who? The court itself wouldn't instruct you not to turn up. Are you stating that you had legal representation and then instructed you not to turn up for a court case where you were the defendant? This does not strike you as a bad legal move?

The court that riled on that matter will be very happy to hear the other side of what was actually alleged to be owed ... versus ... what was actually factually owed.

So why didn't you appear at the court and report what was actually owed? The whole point of going to court is to do such things.

I actually have no problems continuing to work out the 'box' you all find yourselves comfortable within.

Is this a reference to how you earlier stated you had no intention of going through Diamond? I asked back then how you intended to sell Tightlip's products if you were ignoring the direct market - why did you not answer, and what IS the answer?

Your informatiuon is all wrong (again), trollboy. Geesh...

The information, meaning the contact details, was taken from your company's website. Are you saying that information was wrong?

[Charles RB]

...Someone else find it creepy how he always mentions Typo in his postings?

I think he's just masturbating over the fact he's figured out Typo's first name.

[rummblestrips]

That explains a lot, actually.

For example, why he'd be more angry at you then Gail (who is what he aspires to be career-wise).

Couple this with your being an independent woman who stands up to him and Rick goes off the deep end *quick*.

Your being married also is a great thing because from what Ronee's said about him leaving his wife (secretly) it wouldn't surprise me if he did try to ask you on a date if you were single. *shudder*

-deep breath-
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......

and ewwwwwwwwwwwww.. just for good measure

lol. Oh noes! marrried? Well there goes anyone's hope of having their very own canadian stripperbot.

(btw, I looked at the rumblestrips site and have NO earthly idea why he thought it had anything to do with stripping aside from the word "strip" as in "comicstrip" being in the title)

;)


You have to be Canadian or a robot to see that part:D

[TonyIsabella]

Hey, Smitty!

Your favorite "Shooterism" ain't no way a "Shooterism"!

That "Every comic book is someone's first" was drummed into me by Roy Thomas from even before I went to work at Marvel in 1972...and I bet it was drummed into him by Stan Lee...and I further bet it was drummed into comic-book writers back in the 1940s.

It's only today's editors and writers who have largely forgotten that great piece of common sense. It gets so bad on some books that I have to go to Wikipedia just to get the names of the characters in a story I'm reading.

Tony Isabella
getting my grumpy on sans benefit of alcohol

[Inkpot1965]

Hey, Smitty!

Your favorite "Shooterism" ain't no way a "Shooterism"!

That "Every comic book is someone's first" was drummed into me by Roy Thomas from even before I went to work at Marvel in 1972...and I bet it was drummed into him by Stan Lee...and I further bet it was drummed into comic-book writers back in the 1940s.

It's only today's editors and writers who have largely forgotten that great piece of common sense. It gets so bad on some books that I have to go to Wikipedia just to get the names of the characters in a story I'm reading.

Tony Isabella
getting my grumpy on sans benefit of alcohol

God, I wish we could turn comics back to around 1972.

[JTPencils]

God, I wish we could turn comics back to around 1972.

You just want a pre-Crisis comic world Reb. You know that.

[DaveRothe]

You just want a pre-Crisis comic world Reb. You know that.

Yeah I hear Rick's reading "Crisis of Infinite Debt.":)

[Coppervale Studio]

God, I wish we could turn comics back to around 1972.

All I remember about comics in 1972 was this really creepy guy who'd drive around the neighborhood in this shiny new van. He was always leaning out the window, asking "Hey kids - you want some free comics?" before someone would notice and chase him off. He'd yell, throw a bunch of comics out the window, and speed off.

Last I saw of him, he was filling out some tax deduction form that stated the comics were 'a donation', and attaching it to a letterhead he'd swiped from Sea World.

Always wondered what happened to that dude.

[Inkpot1965]

You just want a pre-Crisis comic world Reb. You know that.

Damned straight. It's not necessary to destroy 50 years of heritage to get new readers.

[Danny Donovan]

You have to be Canadian or a robot to see that part:D

That is flagrant racisism! Non Robosexuals have rights too! :p

We are borg!

FRANKENBORG!

Lets see... is there anymore geek references I can work in there? :p

[Danny Donovan]

Why do you seemingly want to provoke lawsuits??

Comic fame elludes him so he's going after the Guinness Book of World Records for most sued? He likes it for the word Guinness. :p

[willtupper]

You guys know that actor, Patrick Warburton? He was "Puddy" on Seinfeld, and now he's on this new show, "Rules of Engagment."

If you are bored and would like to do something fun, go through and find each of Rick Olney's posts...

and then reread them in Patrick Warburton's voice.

It's good times! :D

[Inkpot1965]

That is flagrant racisism! Non Robosexuals have rights too! :p

We are borg!

FRANKENBORG!

Lets see... is there anymore geek references I can work in there? :p

HEY! You gotta pay JT a royalty every time you say Frankenborg

[Danny Donovan]

Hee.

From the new LITG



MIGHTY ME


http://images.comicbookresources.com/litg/litg_gr.gifI'd like to officially announce that I am now not attending Rick Olney's Mighty Mini Con.

I never was attending it, never been asked, never been announced. I just wanted to jump on the bandwagon.

I understand that Rick's sense of humour may have taken a turn for the worse. He's currently advertising a "CBR UNSCREWED" shot glass with every weekend pass. CBR tells me they have no participation in this convention and wish to have none - it's probably a reference to this thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=156451&page=345) on the CBR forums. Also, "Unscrewed" is the title of this anthology (http://www.unscrewedcomic.com/), seeking to recoup money owed to creators by Rick Olney.
Almost as if Rick is trying to get hits for anyone who Googles those terms and his name in conjunction.

[Danny Donovan]

HEY! You gotta pay JT a royalty every time you say Frankenborg

hmmm.. Royalties on one of Rick's characters... do you have change for a penny? :p

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

hmmm.. Royalties on one of Rick's characters... do you have change for a penny? :p

wouldn't it be JT's character since Rick didn't pay for it?

And that powm hurt my head! It doesn't make sense! He's writing about three things and trying to rhyme! OW!

JP

[Darediva]

quoting Charles RB:
Quoting Rick Olney
Falling out of non-contractual promises is not against any civil law. The work in question was actually never a commission.
The only way it could not be a commission is if they agreed to work for no money, which they apparently didn't - so what do you mean?

Answer the question, Rick.

Before I accept a commission that would take anywhere NEAR the time that Spidey quilt would have taken, I always get it in writing, and get an up front 50% deposit because I have material (fabric, threads, batting, etc.) costs that I have to consider before I make any money. You tried to get me to not "worry" about a formal contract, because you were *good* for it. I stuck to my guns about not starting until you came up with the cash, and after more than a year of "you'll get it in full in two weeks" (or some variation thereof), I just quit even thinking about it. Imagine how hard it would have been for me to sell that specific quilt to someone else if I had indeed made it.

Tell me, now, how that puts ME on your short list. You are damn sure on mine.

[JTPencils]

HEY! You gotta pay JT a royalty every time you say Frankenborg

Uh... yeah... what he said...

so let's see... that's.. OK... and then add the 1... carry over the 5...

OK, I'm owed at least $1.87. Cough it up!!!

[TomStillwell]

Hey, where the Hell is Rick? HE's shown up two nights in a row. Tonight, nothing. He don't love us anymore

Now you know darn well he has to wait until Barb leaves for her second job!

[Danny Donovan]

Uh... yeah... what he said...

so let's see... that's.. OK... and then add the 1... carry over the 5...

OK, I'm owed at least $1.87. Cough it up!!!


You'll get it on the 15th!


of course I'm not saying of what year, you damn cyberbully stalker liabler.

[JTPencils]

You'll get it on the 15th!


of course I'm not saying of what year, you damn cyberbully stalker liabler.

*Can't.... fight.... Donovan logic.... mind... wanting to deny... but...*

"Yes Danny... I will await the check"

[TomStillwell]

All I remember about comics in 1972 was this really creepy guy who'd drive around the neighborhood in this shiny new van. He was always leaning out the window, asking "Hey kids - you want some free comics?" before someone would notice and chase him off. He'd yell, throw a bunch of comics out the window, and speed off.

Last I saw of him, he was filling out some tax deduction form that stated the comics were 'a donation', and attaching it to a letterhead he'd swiped from Sea World.

Always wondered what happened to that dude.

I think I saw that van down by the river.

[Danny Donovan]

*Can't.... fight.... Donovan logic.... mind... wanting to deny... but...*

"Yes Danny... I will await the check"

My hat is hypnotic. ;)

[Coppervale Studio]

I think I saw that van down by the river.

If he keeps it by the river, maybe the Sheriff won't find it when he comes to collect on the default judgment.

[Crowley]

you guys want to see what empty threats look like?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/brianjcrowley/fraud.gif

[Paul Smith]

Hey, Smitty!

Your favorite "Shooterism" ain't no way a "Shooterism"!

That "Every comic book is someone's first" was drummed into me by Roy Thomas from even before I went to work at Marvel in 1972...and I bet it was drummed into him by Stan Lee...and I further bet it was drummed into comic-book writers back in the 1940s.

It's only today's editors and writers who have largely forgotten that great piece of common sense. It gets so bad on some books that I have to go to Wikipedia just to get the names of the characters in a story I'm reading.

Tony Isabella
getting my grumpy on sans benefit of alcohol

I stand corrected.

I can only plead that, by the time I got to Marvel, Stan and Roy were long gone. I gave the only source I had.

pwned again, naturally.

[Danny Donovan]

If he keeps it by the river, maybe the Sheriff won't find it when he comes to collect on the default judgment.

http://www.nihiser.com/images/022504/matt_foley.jpg

"I'm here to tell you kids about the importance of an NDA! When you have one of these magical things, you're not responsible for anything! And anyone who wants you to do what's required of you is transformed into a plebe."

http://www.cullmanlive.com/mattfoley/mfvan.jpg

"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home."

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

If he keeps it by the river, maybe the Sheriff won't find it when he comes to collect on the default judgment.

there once was a man named rick, born pirateer barely kept his family fed, and then one day he was shooting at some food when came and discovered the paper tool...

NDA that is, black gold, get out of jail free...

Well next thing you know everyone is silenced, the pirateer has his weapon of compliance, and now Herkimer is not the place to be, so they loaded up shop and moved to Beverly...

JP

[CutterMike]

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?

Our department lawyer couldn't think of one. I gave her the bare-bones account, mentionng the "Don't even bother responding; we'll get it overturned on appeal" concept and she got this *REALLY* puzzled look on he face. She said (and I'm quoting here, as best I can): "On appeal...? If it's small claims court, it'll probably cost more to file an appeal than to pay the JUDGEMENT!"

I left her shaking her head in bewilderment.

----------
The following section has ben deleted due to excessive tackiness - even by MY standards.

-M-

[Coppervale Studio]

http://www.nihiser.com/images/022504/matt_foley.jpg

"I'm here to tell you kids about the importance of an NDA! When you have one of these magical things, you're not responsible for anything! And anyone who wants you to do what's required of you is transformed into a plebe."

http://www.cullmanlive.com/mattfoley/mfvan.jpg

"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home."

Dammit, Danny...

That's it. You pushed a little too far with this post.

First, you topped my line. Professionally, I respect that. But I'm still peeved.

Second, you basically did little more than slur someone who is incapable of defending himself from what everyone reading the post is thinking right now. I am of course referring to Chris Farley.

And third, after we've defamed bad poetry and lawyers, why did you have to bring a DUCK into this? Have you no mercy? No sense of decency?

That's it. You're on my short list. And at the earliest opportunity, I'm going to buy you a drink, you bastard.

[Gail Simone]

I stand corrected.

I can only plead that, by the time I got to Marvel, Stan and Roy were long gone. I gave the only source I had.

pwned again, naturally.

INTERNET DEMERIT!

Gail

[DaveRothe]

Jokebucket account not working... must get jokebucket account working...

[Matt Doc Martin]

INTERNET DEMERIT!

Gail

You are giving those out like Rick gives out legal threats!

[CutterMike]

I should do that naked right??

Oh, HELL YES!

*ahem*

(That was *SO* wrong of me...)







(...but it felt *SO* good.)

[Crowley]

It's so sad... Rick honestly thought he could get my photobucket account taken out. I wonder how the e-mail to Photobucket read?

[Gail Simone]

ENJOY YOUR PHOTOBUCKET ACCOUNTS WHILE YOU CAN!

Scary, so scary Gail

[Crowley]

Dear PhotobucketS,
I wish for you to rid mysellf orf your pictures!
I like vodkas.. du yoou?

lissen to mes dammit do you no who I am?!?
I'm RICK OLNEY!!! the greatest comicss man who ever lived!
mua hahahahaa!
Silly Dodo!

[DaveRothe]

It's so sad... Rick honestly thought he could get my photobucket account taken out. I wonder how the e-mail to Photobucket read?

Probably read a little something like this...
Dear Photobuckers,
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aah!!! Crowley's picking on me! Make him stop! I'm telling!!!
Goos night, pukees!

[Darediva]

Tom Stillwell, check your PM here, please. I now have something for you to auction.

[Gail Simone]

It's so sad... Rick honestly thought he could get my photobucket account taken out. I wonder how the e-mail to Photobucket read?

"Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick"

Gail

[Linkara]

...His nook? O.o

[Coppervale Studio]

It's so sad... Rick honestly thought he could get my photobucket account taken out. I wonder how the e-mail to Photobucket read?

Actually, he'd have addressed it to Photobucket's parent company, Dell.

(Assuming Dell MUST be the parent company, because that's the name at the bottom of his screen...)

[Darediva]

"Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick"

Gail

Massive spit take! Harrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[Danny Donovan]

It's so sad... Rick honestly thought he could get my photobucket account taken out. I wonder how the e-mail to Photobucket read?

"Dere internet guy.

My name is Rik Owie, famed comik creator and the basis of a Star Warz toy, and hoste of the Mighty Mini Con (and my cons are gettting larger all the time!)

It appears that some liberal midgets, cyberbullies, and plebes have been using your fine service which I've joyously used to show the incredible Freedom Force 3, and my awesome logo designed by a convicted fealon... to besmearch my long history of doing important things...

*rambles on for 10 pages about silly things*

...AND that's when I leaped in front of the bullet that saved Reagan. You know he told me he was going to put my face on a coin? It's true! But the liberals gave him Alzheimers and he died before it could happen. Totally not my fault but it was true. Liberals are against me you see. They're all haters, jealous of my successes.

But I need you to ban several people on this list because they were mean to me and tried to make me do the right thing. I don't have to respect the law, I AM THE LAW!

....

And just for the record I'm making a glass with photobucket on it for my next con, but it's not about your site, it's a word I made up. It's um, Frankenborg's sidekick.

Sincerely,

Rick"

[Crowley]

Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick

Gail Wins!!!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Silly Dodo!

Not bad, 6/10. You forgot the legal action. Rick always threatens legal action. Since this is the first letter, it'd have to be passive aggressive.

Der Photosbucket

If you would kindly lok at a gentleman by the name of _____ ______ you will find that he's posted unkind things about me. I'm not one to bluster, but my legal team is already looking into the matter. So if you wood kindly cancel his account, I would appreciate it. If not, there will be consequences.

Sincerly
Rick Olney

That has the right nuance to it.

JP

[Crowley]

don't forget the other contest:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/brianjcrowley/trickydick.png

[Danny Donovan]

"Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick"

Gail

Dammit Gail, yours is better than mine!

I'm suing you for having a better idea than me.

And I'm calling my bestest buddy in the whole wide world, Spider-man to back me up.

Spider-man is awesome. He loves me for me.

Unlike those strippers in Birds of Prey... they make me pay $2.95 for their book. Don't they know who I am?

[DaveRothe]

"Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick"

Gail


It's just sad when a man has to touch his own nook. Anyone plan on attending the Eeny Meanie Weeny Con this year?

[CutterMike]

[QUOTE=rummblestrips;4481565]

Joanne:
Here is my powm for the calendar Month of March:

Something to Ponder
By Rick Olney

(...snipped to appease the muse of poetry...)

Copyright 2003 Rick Olney
###

Dear
.
.
.
Sweet
.
.
.
Lord
.
.
.

I actually wanted to rip my own eyes out.

NO ONE should have to go through that...

YOU **COULD** HAVE WARNED US, YOU EVIL, EVIL CREATURE!!!

[Danny Donovan]

I swear I get the feeling of Deja Vu right about now.... :p

[CutterMike]

As for a dollar past the deadline... awwwwwww... you mean I'm supposed to make MONEY off of this? That's just so UnTLE like.

"Danny Donovan: The Man From UnTLE" (cue theme music)

[DaveRothe]

"Dere internet guy.

My name is Rik Owie, famed comik creator and the basis of a Star Warz toy, and hoste of the Mighty Mini Con (and my cons are gettting larger all the time!)

It appears that some liberal midgets, cyberbullies, and plebes have been using your fine service which I've joyously used to show the incredible Freedom Force 3, and my awesome logo designed by a convicted fealon... to besmearch my long history of doing important things...

*rambles on for 10 pages about silly things*

...AND that's when I leaped in front of the bullet that saved Reagan. You know he told me he was going to put my face on a coin? It's true! But the liberals gave him Alzheimers and he died before it could happen. Totally not my fault but it was true. Liberals are against me you see. They're all haters, jealous of my successes.

But I need you to ban several people on this list because they were mean to me and tried to make me do the right thing. I don't have to respect the law, I AM THE LAW!

....

And just for the record I'm making a glass with photobucket on it for my next con, but it's not about your site, it's a word I made up. It's um, Frankenborg's sidekick.

Sincerely,

Rick"


Well Danny I am gellin' like a felon...

[Danny Donovan]

Well Danny I am gellin' like a felon...

lol. I meant the tongue logo Dave! ;)

[CutterMike]

[QUOTE=DocAbsurd;4483013]... the civil statues, the magic fish, PLECOSTOMUS, and the eventual Mini Money Con...

No criticism meant, Doc, but somehow I keep reading that name as Colostomus... I'm not sure why...

[Inkpot1965]

lol. I meant the tongue logo Dave! ;)

Hey, I had to draw up a line art version of the pervert logo. Can I take the rights to it away from Rick in court?

[DaveRothe]

lol. I meant the tongue logo Dave! ;)

Yeah wassup with that logo? I mean I could understand the tongue thing if it was called Tightlick Entertainment...

[DaveRothe]

Almost to 1200! It's time for another drive by slandering!

[Tobey Cook]

Holy CRAP, trying to parse his grammar is like playing Frogger with a blindfold.
- Gail

I'm making this my new signature. Thank you, Gail!

[willtupper]

Did you guys see that movie, Borat?

My latest stroke of genius suggests that maybe Sascha based the Borat character on our loveable Dick Olney!

Awkward.
Can't speak English.
Really, really, awkward.

It's gotta be him!

[Darediva]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/8016/justicetodayshirtrd5.th.png (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=justicetodayshirtrd5.png)

[Larry Dixon]

... My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook.

-------

.... if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.


DAMMIT Gail! Exquisite. -wheeze- You get a...uh... an ...
INTERNET MERIT? Or is that an unplebing?

[Cam63]

Almost to 1200! It's time for another drive by slandering!

OK, you smell bad and you look funny.

*Runs off giggling*

[Samuel Catalino]

Did you guys see that movie, Borat?

My latest stroke of genius suggests that maybe Sascha based the Borat character on our loveable Dick Olney!

Awkward.
Can't speak English.
Really, really, awkward.

It's gotta be him!

Well, wonder only wonders what a meeting would be like between R.O. and Borat.

[OzBat!]

For anybody who's never seen it, you need to get immediately over to Acts of Gord (http://www.actsofgord.com), and yea verily, readst thou the Book of Justice.

I swear, it's Rick on every page!

[TonyIsabella]

I stand corrected.

I can only plead that, by the time I got to Marvel, Stan and Roy were long gone. I gave the only source I had.

pwned again, naturally.

Aw, shucks, anyone who does comics as well as you can be forgiven the occasional mistake.

Tony

[TonyIsabella]

INTERNET DEMERIT!

Gail

I want one of those!

Let's see, what can I come up with?

How about...

I remember when Jim Shooter invented panel borders...

Tony

[JTPencils]

"Dear Photobucket,

All one needs to do is one's homework to realize my impact and guidance upon the field that is called by some comic books, which are a visual and excite medium for all ages that I have guidance and impact, that is comics, an industry with which are images of sequential great goodness.

Far better is it to be a massive deadbeat, I mean, to dare great things and pay no one, I mean, to be a complete liar to even close friends and dare great debts, I mean to borrow money from mommy, than to have talent or integrity.

People are jealous of my list of utter failures which are clouds parting way or something, while I sit in my nook. My lawyer has suggested that I touch my NDA in my nook. Please take down the pictures that are making me cry. Also, if you wouldn't mind pretending to be scared of a weirdo in upstate nowhere, that would be great. Also, you can come to the con I'm holding in my pants at a discount if you bring canned food which I will tell people is for charity.

Best,

Rick"

Gail

Ok, I bow to Gail's greatness. SHE has the touch as far as copying the complete disdain and disgust of YOR's rambling writing technique! You captured it Gail.

(bows again)

[JTPencils]

I want one of those!

Let's see, what can I come up with?

How about...

I remember when Jim Shooter invented panel borders...

Tony

You're gonna have to do better then that for a coveted Gail Demerit, Tony.

They're almost as rare as TLE paychecks.

[Paul Smith]

I want one of those!

Let's see, what can I come up with?

How about...

I remember when Jim Shooter invented panel borders...

Tony

Let's not be pickin' on Jim. He never claimed to invent the phrase, he just used it to bludgeon us 'bout the head with every chance he got. Henceforth, I shall refer to it as "That classic line ..." or somesuch but, it was Shooter who hammered it into me and bless his little editorial heart for doin' his job.

[TonyIsabella]

I have Shooter issues. So I plan to keep "picking" on him when the opportunity arises. But when his name comes up, I'll stick to the facts that are part of the public record.

Tony

[Danny Donovan]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/8016/justicetodayshirtrd5.th.png (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=justicetodayshirtrd5.png)


That's neat Alice! <3

Do you have a larger version of that?


Also, I'm ASHAMED of all of you.

I went to bed at about 11pm last night and I wake up and there's not 60 new pages to read?

You're all getting slow in your old ages.

I've got some work to do this morning, then going to the grocery store. By the time I get back I expect at LEAST a dozen new pages.

And since you all dissapointed me, a bunch of messages from pretty gals about how awesome I am...

and my hat.

:p

[Reverend Smooth]

z.z goingseepies now.

That is such a cute, uh, slappymeal logo. XD

[Inkpot1965]

I have Shooter issues. So I plan to keep "picking" on him when the opportunity arises. But when his name comes up, I'll stick to the facts that are part of the public record.

Tony

I can't believe he told Gene Colan that he couldn't tell a story. At least according to Gene in an interview. That's Olney level madness.

[Danny Donovan]

just a brief note.

I added a baby doll justice shirt up.

I remember Joanne saying she was interested..

Soooo..

http://www.zazzle.com/product/235568154090203160

It needs tweaking but I think it looks pretty spiffy thanks to Alice.

[Comcman]

For anybody who's never seen it, you need to get immediately over to Acts of Gord (http://www.actsofgord.com), and yea verily, readst thou the Book of Justice.

I swear, it's Rick on every page!

I am very happy I just sell comics. Very few questions like those other than "Which new comic will be worth the most in the future?" and "What do you mean these Death of Superman tie in issues won't put my kids through college?"

[Paul Smith]

I can't believe he told Gene Colan that he couldn't tell a story. At least according to Gene in an interview. That's Olney level madness.

No, that's the plain honest truth.

Grumpy old man alert!

I realize people have Shooter issues but this isn't the place for them. Especially not cheap shots because he did his job.

[JamesRitcheyIII]

I can't believe he told Gene Colan that he couldn't tell a story. At least according to Gene in an interview. That's Olney level madness.

Hee-hee. I'm on the Colan Yahoo group, and my favorite story from Gene was when Shooter sent back his art on a story, with suggestions on what to 'fix'. Gene didn't fix anything--he just waited a couple of days, and mailed it back. Shooter's response? "Much, much better!"

[Papergirl]

there once was a man named rick, born pirateer barely kept his family fed, and then one day he was shooting at some food when came and discovered the paper tool...

NDA that is, black gold, get out of jail free...

Well next thing you know everyone is silenced, the pirateer has his weapon of compliance, and now Herkimer is not the place to be, so they loaded up shop and moved to Beverly...

JP

Hey now. Leave us pirates out of this! We don't want him! Ick.

~Bev

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Hee-hee. I'm on the Colan Yahoo group, and my favorite story from Gene was when Shooter sent back his art on a story, with suggestions on what to 'fix'. Gene didn't fix anything--he just waited a couple of days, and mailed it back. Shooter's response? "Much, much better!"

My favorite Shooter story was when he made the Iron Man creative team scrap the final end of the storyline they had planned. He wasn't thrilled with the end and told em to redo it. They weren't happy but he made them redo the final end of the storyline.

That and the poor guy who died of a heart attack are the legends of Shooter I suppose. But he was a tough boss and wanted good stories. You can look thru a lotta Marvel under Shooter and see some great tales.

[TonyIsabella]

Anyone interested in *one* of the reasons I have Shooter issues can read my "Riding With Johnny Blaze" piece in COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1628 [May, 2007], now on sale.

Tony

[Lester C.]

Hey now. Leave us pirates out of this! We don't want him! Ick.

~Bev

And now your dirty little secret you tried to keep hidden has finaly come out.

[Rick Olney]

just a brief note.

I added a baby doll justice shirt up.

I remember Joanne saying she was interested..

Soooo..

http://www.zazzle.com/product/235568154090203160

It needs tweaking but I think it looks pretty spiffy thanks to Alice.

I see that you tweaked your earlier design. Guess McDonald's didn't like your *ahem* originality. Good luck with sales.

[Rick Olney]

Anyone interested in *one* of the reasons I have Shooter issues can read my "Riding With Johnny Blaze" piece in COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1628 [May, 2007], now on sale.

Tony

Whatsa matter... not enough attention for you elsewhere that you have to (again) derail my thread! Hmmph! :D

Lucky Jim Shoorter! lol :rolleyes:

[Rick Olney]

Well, wonder only wonders what a meeting would be like between R.O. and Borat.

You no doubt taught him all your tricks, Catalino. He lives in your neighborhood.

Poor Sam... starved for online attention. :rolleyes:

Okay.. cya later Mort!

[Typo Lad]

Remember kids...

http://www.highlights.com/images/us/local/newsroom/imglib/GoofusGallant_Oct1980_hrsm.jpg

[SUPERECWFAN1]

So Rick here to get us to 18,000 now ? I sorta figured you'd show when the thread got close as usual.

[Typo Lad]

Mr. Olney,

Actually, it's Morts. With an "s".

Also, as we are not aquainted, I would appreciate if you would not use my nickname, or indeed, my first name. It strikes of overfamiliarity. Please note that I always take the time to address you properly and have not used any term to address you other than "Mr. Olney".

I ask the same consideration in turn.

Thank you.

[Danny Donovan]

I see that you tweaked your earlier design. Guess McDonald's didn't like your *ahem* originality. Good luck with sales.

um, I didn't hear word one from McDonald's... I changed it because Alice asked me to. I did mine in MS Paint, which sucked. I don't know how to use photoshop, so my image was rather jaggedy.

Alice did a better one, I used it.

Nothing sinister about it. The other design was up for a total of 4 hours, for approval from the graphics team. Always intended to have someone better versed at graphic design do a better design for me.

I'm a writer, not a graphic artist.

Also, to be clear, to anyone that hasn't gotten it, these are not produced to make money. There is no mark up for them and are purely for people who want to wear them at conventions while manning US! booths, or associated things.

[Comcman]

Goos morning, pukee.

[Typo Lad]

I personally like the design of the little box.

I've never had a happy meal. Not much call for a Kosher McDonald's.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

No, that's the plain honest truth.

Grumpy old man alert!

I realize people have Shooter issues but this isn't the place for them. Especially not cheap shots because he did his job.

I like Shooter. I think he was the type of guy who knew exactly what he wanted and was pretty much comics " wonderkid ". He was a teenager who wrote comics and became the youngest guy to become EIC.

Christopher Preist has something up at his site where he claims that he got a new chair as the old fell apart while working at Marvel and it was like the scene from Newsradio where Mathew got a new desk. I laughed at that comparison .

[JamesRitcheyIII]

Whatsa matter... not enough attention for you elsewhere that you have to (again) derail my thread! Hmmph! :D

Lucky Jim Shoorter! lol :rolleyes:

Werd up, Napoleon! The wife leave for work?

The irony of you insulting Danny or Tony is just SOOO lost to you, on so many levels. I'll try to 'splain it. You're a stupid, honorless, mentally ill man, who doesn't pay his bills, and who has no talent.

[KevinTBrown]

I can't believe he told Gene Colan that he couldn't tell a story. At least according to Gene in an interview. That's Olney level madness.

Hm, interesting that Gene Colan has been brought up..... ;)

Some news a bit later.

[Papergirl]

I see that you tweaked your earlier design. Guess McDonald's didn't like your *ahem* originality. Good luck with sales.

Morning, Dick. Lose any more court cases lately?

~Bev

[Sparvid]

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=166541
And, yes, the June 23rd & 24th MMC this year will be offering a limited number of our CBR Unscrewed collectors glasses to (an as yet unknown number) of event attendees. Each glass also comes with 2 free New York State Lottery tickets too! So, yes, you may get lucky twice at the Mighty Minicon.
No, the number of people who will attend a Mighty Mini Con this June isn't that unknown. I'm pretty sure it's zero.

[Typo Lad]

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=166541

No, the number of people who will attend a Mighty Mini Con this June isn't that unknown. I'm pretty sure it's zero.
Spar:

We don't know that for sure. If the con occurs, then someone may attend.

Let's focus on what we know and what we have witnessed from Mr. Olney.

From the paragraph you quote, it appears Mr. Olney is attempting to create some sort of connection between his nascent event and CBR as well as Unscrewed!. This is potentially damaging. As an editor for Unscrewed!, I must say I'm not pleased.

I do believe members of our little endevour are looking into this.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Whatsa matter... not enough attention for you elsewhere that you have to (again) derail my thread! Hmmph! :D

Lucky Jim Shoorter! lol :rolleyes:

Ah yes...derailing YOUR thread.

PEOPLE!!! Get back to discussing what a lowlife Olney is! Let's talk about how he keeps losing court cases, how he keeps issuing phony threats, and how he most likely is insane.

[Matt Doc Martin]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/hl_nm/moderate_drinking_dc_1
Moderate drinking may benefit elderly men


However, heavy drinking and posting makes you look like a loser AND may make you say things that the judges love!

[Charles RB]

I'm confused - why has Samuel Catalino been dissed with "Sasha Baron Cohen lives in your neighbourhood and you taught him his tricks!"?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Ah yes...derailing YOUR thread.

PEOPLE!!! Get back to discussing what a lowlife Olney is! Let's talk about how he keeps losing court cases, how he keeps issuing phony threats, and how he most likely is insane.

He wanted us to get the thread to 18,000 . I'd love for us all to take all day and let it linger before it hits 18,000 personally.

[Matt Doc Martin]

So he will be back any minute? NO ONE POST!!!

[Gail Simone]

No, that's the plain honest truth.

Grumpy old man alert!

I realize people have Shooter issues but this isn't the place for them. Especially not cheap shots because he did his job.

I never like Colan's work when I was first reading comics. It just seemed weird and unappealing to me.

Now I love it and can't get enough of it.

Odd.

Gail

[Sarah Beach]

So he will be back any minute? NO ONE POST!!!

I don't mind a slower pace to the thread. When it goes fast, it messes up my work day.

That said, I just wanted to say to Tony -- there was something squeeking here a bit ago, about how discussing Shooter was somehow derailing this thread. NOT SO! I think discussion of editors & publishers who gave the talent difficult times is on topic. Now, that in no way implies they are just like him: it could be that we're just contrasting methods and results.

[Gail Simone]

Just repeating this for those who might have missed it, from Jazzma online.

What a crappy fake organization Orca seems to have been.

"Unfortunately I have had dealing with Rick as well and he has stiffed me as well. I am a lifetime member of ORCA and have been promised a membership bundle each year which I have not recieved.
He promised to send me a t-shirt a few months ago and I'm still waiting.
And if asked about his promises he says yes i'll get to it but he never does.
Gail who is mentioned above he has told me is one of his best friends. It doesn't seem like it.
Rick is always making promises he has no problem with that but keeping them well he seems to have a huge problem with that part.

Richard Vasseur"

Rick responds as always, by not actually addressing the complaint, but by making up some weird excuse to imply that Richard V. is holding a grudge.

So far, have we heard from anyone who said Orca kept their promises? Everyone so far seems to have been lied to.

Gail

[hellokittykat]

He wanted us to get the thread to 18,000 . I'd love for us all to take all day and let it linger before it hits 18,000 personally.

Gail or Oz should lock it at 17999. And then make it a sticky thread the way that merchants hang up bounced checks-which would be an even more appropriate metaphor if he'd even attempted to pay y'all what you are owed.

[Matt Doc Martin]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/SP32-20070306-102228.jpg

A question for Jim Main...you warn Rick, and warn Rick, and warn Rick....yet he is STILL causing shit in your thread.


So you gonna step up and do the right thing?

Oh...and looking for what Rick loves to say? Click the "Libel" thread in my signature.

[Gail Simone]

"f Rick Olney actually sends me anything I will let everyone know here. But the chances of that happening are slim to almost non-existant. I have been waiting years now. I recieved one membership package from him in the 6 to 7 years that I have been a member. I was suppost to recieve one per year. It didn't happen. In this very forum here at Jazma he posted about 6 months ago he was sending me a t-shirt that didn't happen.
The newsletter that is suppost to come out a couple times a year in 7 years has come out twice.
He told me he would contact comic book talent and set up interviews for me to do that never happened not once.
One time he sent me an e-mail where he misspelled his own name by one letter. He hit the wrong key typing it. He went on that it was my fault I didn't notice it and correct it when I e-mailed him back. It was like it was the end of the world. It was a simple little mistake no big deal.

Richard Vasseur"

What a weirdo. Does it surprise anyone he didn't keep his promises with Orca, just as he can't with the Shitty Mini Con, or his (heh) line of comic books?


Have we heard from anyone who actually felt Orca kept its promises?

Pretty creepy when you think people actually paid money for this bullshit organization.

Gail

[Matt Doc Martin]

"f Rick Olney actually sends me anything I will let everyone know here. But the chances of that happening are slim to almost non-existant. I have been waiting years now. I recieved one membership package from him in the 6 to 7 years that I have been a member. I was suppost to recieve one per year. It didn't happen. In this very forum here at Jazma he posted about 6 months ago he was sending me a t-shirt that didn't happen.
The newsletter that is suppost to come out a couple times a year in 7 years has come out twice.
He told me he would contact comic book talent and set up interviews for me to do that never happened not once.
One time he sent me an e-mail where he misspelled his own name by one letter. He hit the wrong key typing it. He went on that it was my fault I didn't notice it and correct it when I e-mailed him back. It was like it was the end of the world. It was a simple little mistake no big deal.

Richard Vasseur"

What a weirdo. Does it surprise anyone he didn't keep his promises with Orca, just as he can't with the Shitty Mini Con, or his (heh) line of comic books?


Have we heard from anyone who actually felt Orca kept its promises?

Pretty creepy when you think people actually paid money for this bullshit organization.

Gail


I wonder if that counts as mail fraud...

Does anyone have any paperwork from ORCA/Rick Olney detailing promises?

Dennis Kinsinger...I am especially looking at you.

If so, please forward to me. I will be HAPPY to check with the USPS.

[Gail Simone]

Libel City is awesome. It's like concentrated racist, gay-bashing woman-hate and delusions straight from Rick's witless mouth.

Gail

[Linkara]

Gail or Oz should lock it at 17999. And then make it a sticky thread the way that merchants hang up bounced checks-which would be an even more appropriate metaphor if he'd even attempted to pay y'all what you are owed.

Actually, I believe we should make a sequel thread at some point. Some people may be turned off by the idea of a 1200+ page thread they think they have to read in order to get the schpiel on Ricky. Gail can have the same initial post, but we'll start anew and give Ricky a whole NEW opportunity to be a jackass! :D

[Matt Doc Martin]

Libel City is awesome. It's like concentrated racist, gay-bashing woman-hate and delusions straight from Rick's witless mouth.

Gail

I will add more, and welcome others to add more. I ask again, though, that with the exception of clarifying or descriptive comments that you SOLELY post his quotes.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Gail or Oz should lock it at 17999. And then make it a sticky thread the way that merchants hang up bounced checks-which would be an even more appropriate metaphor if he'd even attempted to pay y'all what you are owed.

I've long since said that this thread should become a sticky forever ..til Rick pays the creators who did work for him. This way new and old posters can see it at the top of the page. It will never leave. It will always be here....getting hits years down the line.

This way in 2011 or years down the line when he tries a new attempt someone will say: " Hold on I saw this thread on CBR about you and what happened with TLE ."

[Matt Doc Martin]

I've long since said that this thread should become a sticky forever ..til Rick pays the creators who did work for him. This way new and old posters can see it at the top of the page. It will never leave. It will always be here....getting hits years down the line.

This way in 2011 or years down the line when he tries a new attempt someone will say: " Hold on I saw this thread on CBR about you and what happened with TLE ."

No worries...I plan on following Rick for the next 20 years at least. I will spread the word no matter what.

[KevinTBrown]

No worries...I plan on following Rick for the next 20 years at least. I will spread the word no matter wjat.

Matt Doc Martin, the pit bull of truth, justice, and the downfall of Olney. :D

Happy meal included!

[Matt Doc Martin]

Matt Doc Martin, the pit bull of truth, justice, and the downfall of Olney. :D

Happy meal included!

He asked for it!

[Typo Lad]

Mr. Olney has repeated his Unscrewed shotglass comment on the Gutters (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=166541) forum.

[Matt Doc Martin]

With post number 18,000!

Does Barbara Olney know of your court losses?

Did your lawyer SERIOUSLY tell you to skip court?


Will you honor the judgments against you?

Is your marriage over now?