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

[Gail Simone]

Also note the crazy comment from Herr Doofmeister!

Gail

[Danny Donovan]

Go, TEGAN!

http://realtegan.blogspot.com/2007/03/getting-unscrewed.html


Gail


Great find Gail! It's going right on the trackback!


Rick Olney contributed...
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=f1d648a9d0f8745981ff78ffbae e5127&default=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haloscan.com%2Fimages%2Fb lank.gif&rating=PG&size=60 "Whadya Think?"

Hmm... well, my first thought is how easily people are led around by their nose.

But far be it from me to try and tell the other side of the story to a bunch of cannabals.

bon appetite!

[Danny Donovan]

sorry for the multiple posts.

New Press Release was sent off to 50 odd media contacts. :)

[Danny Donovan]

*cries* when lord, when will I stop refreshing when the server crashes?

[Darediva]

Rick Olney contributed...
Gravatar "Whadya Think?"

Hmm... well, my first thought is how easily people are led around by their nose.

But far be it from me to try and tell the other side of the story to a bunch of cannabals.

bon appetite!

What's a cannabal?

[TomStillwell]

Yep. It just becomes more and more obvious that 1) he has NO attorney advising him; and 2) he has NO idea how the legal process works.

Quoted for truth.

[Coppervale Studio]

What's a cannabal?

"I'm sorry your Honor - a cannabal ate my atterney."

[TomStillwell]

"I'm sorry your Honor - a cannabal ate my atterney."

You wannbe.

Hey! Where's that e-mail? Is Rick rubbing off on you?

[TomStillwell]

Erp. Double post.

[Coppervale Studio]

You wannbe.

Hey! Where's that e-mail? Is Rick rubbing off on you?

Ooohh.... low blow, dude.

I sent the email quite a while ago.

[Danny Donovan]

What's a cannabal?

Ever see that Redbull commercial with "Robinson Crusoe"

The native "man friday" explains the folly of Robinson's pouring out the red bull into the ocean to stick his message in, for it gave the fish wings so no food for them.. adding:

"Did I mention I'm a Kan-Nah-Bull?" So obviously Rick saw this commercial, and took the british dialect and tried to spell the word phonetically.

He does try to appropriate English slang a lot using the term "shite" quite regularly.

There was a funny thing Kevin Smith did in one of his Oni comics about yanks using british lingo... When he was making fun of Warren Ellis fans.

:p

[Coppervale Studio]

I sent it via the CBR form...

[Sarah Beach]

He does try to appropriate English slang a lot using the term "shite" quite regularly.
:p

But Danny, he may go for that particular usage simply because it gets around the Bad Words List of many message boards. (Not mine, but then I actually pay attention to such things. ;) )

[NatGertler]

TightLip Entertainment Never Left Publishing!True dat.

In similar news: I never stopped dating Britney Spears.

[heystacy]

What's a cannabal?

I thought Rick meant he was not "a cannabal" for his actions, something he may tell the judge one day, and considering how bad he spells. I thought I was awful with my spelling. :eek:

[rummblestrips]

If you squish your lips with your fingers in the right way and try and say "Can of ball" you get cannabal.
Maybe that's what he meant.

[JTPencils]

True dat.

In similar news: I never stopped dating Britney Spears.

Nat, I figured the new hairdo was your idea all along! Congrats! It's revitalized what was becoming a fading career.

Isn't it just SAD that at this moment in time, Federline looks to be the responsible parent here???

[Danny Donovan]

But Danny, he may go for that particular usage simply because it gets around the Bad Words List of many message boards. (Not mine, but then I actually pay attention to such things. ;) )

no, he uses that when he talks to you on the phone as well. I've always just assumed he used it to look classy or "worldly" as most people do when they use british slang and are not from, nor did they live there.

I'm guilty of it, but its mostly from my years in North Yorkshire. >_< those phrases get into your brain.

[Blake Petit]

*cries* when lord, when will I stop refreshing when the server crashes?

I just assumed it was your fault. :D

[Matt Doc Martin]

Poor, poor cockroach.

He posted a new blog about cyberstalking.

Monday, March 12, 2007


Cyberstalking, and harrassment, and cybersquatting,.. Oh, My!

Do I deserve it?

No.
Do I want your sympathy?
No. But it illustrates the exact areas (along with the instances of libel) which I'm told some people are delving into, and others are waist deep in the energy that certain people have due to the natue of their personalities.



CYBERSTALKING

There are three different kinds of cyberstalking situations...

* Online cyberstalking and harassment that stays online
* Online harassment and stalking that ventures offline or encourages offline actions
* Offline stalking or harassment that moves online

It doesn't make any difference whether or not the victim has even used the Internet. The distinction between online and offline is dependent on the medium used by the perpetrator.



For example, online stalking/harassing is usually defined as "…repeated unsolicited contact by electronic means…" with the intent to "…terrify, intimidate, or harass…" another. The medium in this instance can include computers, Fax machines, telephones, etc. We recently had to change our home telephone number to avoid being harrassed by someone. It was obviously someone that was placed in motion by what they saw online. One specific harrasser has taken to attacking members of my family continuously (online) to get attention drawn to himself. As many of you are aware, I participated in that banter back-n-forth in an attempt to explain my actions and choices. I actually felt compelled to reply back. That's the trap that many stalkers hope they've set. They feed off of it. Anyway, I no longer take the bait. Many a lie upon lie has been started on that particular message board forum. Now we'll see where the responsibilities for it rest legally.



Offline stalking/harassment involves the same type of behavior, but in real life. This includes everything from repeatedly following a victim to actual physical contact between a stalker and his/her victim.



Although each of the three situations above include some form of online attack, and can be terrifying for a victim, only those that have an offline component are physically dangerous. Note: the laws in your jurisdiction may only cover offline stalking and harassment, or those with an offline component.



I've just been informed that I am now a victim of cybersquatting . I have yet to check and confirm, but I'm told that some cybersquatters put up derogatory remarks about the person or company the domain is meant to represent in an effort to encourage the subject to buy the domain from them. And, that once a person has chosen a cybersquatting tactic -- it is pretty difficult to remove the fact that the action was taken with any other purpose. Again, I have a number of good and solid legal actions needing to be put into motion. I have no control over the time involved, degree of the action, or severity of the action.



A change is gonna come...
Currently listening :
Ain't No 'Bout-A-Doubt It
By Graham Central Station
Release date: By 13 January, 1998


I love this line: We recently had to change our home telephone number to avoid being harrassed by someone.
That St Jude's...calling Rick during business hours!

Rick...change is a nice start. Save your change and send it to your creditors.

[Blake Petit]

As many of you are aware, I participated in that banter back-n-forth in an attempt to explain my actions and choices. I actually felt compelled to reply back. That's the trap that many stalkers hope they've set. They feed off of it. Anyway, I no longer take the bait.

I love this bit -- he tries to make it sound like it was his choice.

[JTPencils]

I'm pretty sure that the phone was clogged up from his 2 teams of lawyers. "Hey, will you SHUT the hell up, we had to hire on two new interns just to keep up with your stupidity!!!"

[Matt Doc Martin]

I love this bit -- he tries to make it sound like it was his choice.

Not like his stuff was reported to MySpace by everyone.

I wonder if he is whining about what I posted on MySpace following him railing about me?

[Sarah Beach]

From the tiny voice of a paramecium--
I have yet to check and confirm, but I'm told that some cybersquatters put up derogatory remarks about the person or company the domain is meant to represent in an effort to encourage the subject to buy the domain from them. And, that once a person has chosen a cybersquatting tactic -- it is pretty difficult to remove the fact that the action was taken with any other purpose. Again, I have a number of good and solid legal actions needing to be put into motion. I have no control over the time involved, degree of the action, or severity of the action.

Tsk. Did any of you actually put "derogatory remarks" up on those domains, or just say you contemplated it? Me, I think simply pointing them to Unscrewed! is enough.

As for "in an effort to encourage the subject to buy the domain from them" -- I don't suppose any of you purchasers actually do intend on trying to sell the domains to him?

It is rather amusing to see a paramecium attempt to huff and puff. You'd think with all the hot air it has produced in the past, we'd see something more than words on the horizon. But <glancing around>.... nope. Nothing in sight.

[Papergirl]

Hey, I'm sure that the owners of said domains would be willing to sell them to him for a fair price. As far as I know, however, no one has put anything up on any of the sites. And they aren't being redirected anywhere. Nor are there plans to do so. Only thing anyone here has done is buy the domain names.

So, hmmm. Dickless can take his baseless threats and go screw himself.

~Bev

[Draconomicon]

I've just been informed that I am now a victim of cybersquatting .


Oh for heavens sake.
He read that stuff about cybersquatting HERE!
No 'ive just been informed' except if it were his eyes which informed his brain.
Good god. Dude, cant you just cut the bullshit for once and just say how it is??

And the website is not derogatory if it leads to the unscrewed website.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Tsk. Did any of you actually put "derogatory remarks" up on those domains, or just say you contemplated it? Me, I think simply pointing them to Unscrewed! is enough.

As for "in an effort to encourage the subject to buy the domain from them" -- I don't suppose any of you purchasers actually do intend on trying to sell the domains to him?

It is rather amusing to see a paramecium attempt to huff and puff. You'd think with all the hot air it has produced in the past, we'd see something more than words on the horizon. But <glancing around>.... nope. Nothing in sight.

If I had the domain names, I would link them to Unscrewed AND mention what a loser Rick Olney was. How he never pays his debts. His history of lies. His racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and violent comments.

I'd also consider posting photos of his bald spot.

But that's just me.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Oh for heavens sake.
He read that stuff about cybersquatting HERE!

It's like he is CYBERSTALKING us!

[JTPencils]

Banter? Did he actually explain anything? His actions and choices?

Does "I've got your answer right here" really explain anything?

What a deluded pool of pus!!

[Sarah Beach]

The paramecium thinks it is subtle --
As many of you are aware, I participated in that banter back-n-forth in an attempt to explain my actions and choices. I actually felt compelled to reply back. That's the trap that many stalkers hope they've set. They feed off of it. Anyway, I no longer take the bait.

"Banter"??? Insulting other posters for hours on end is banter? Somehow, I missed that alternate meaning of "banter"!

"An attempt to explain my actions and choices" -- oh, boo hoo. I've been hearing this song since November and his first appearance on the Dixonverse board. He explained nothing. He made a lot of noise, passing it off as excuses, but he explained nothing. And we gave him plenty of opportunity.

The paramecium has had four months in public forums - at Dixonverse and then here - wherein he had every opportunity to give the reasonable explanation. Why.... he could even do it on his own blog, or even more strikingly by deposition in a civil court!, and has he done so?

Nope.

What a joke.

[JTPencils]

"Banter"??? Insulting other posters for hours on end is banter? Somehow, I missed that alternate meaning of "banter"!

"An attempt to explain my actions and choices" -- oh, boo hoo. I've been hearing this song since November and his first appearance on the Dixonverse board. He explained nothing. He made a lot of noise, passing it off as excuses, but he explained nothing. And we gave him plenty of opportunity.

The paramecium has had four months in public forums - at Dixonverse and then here - wherein he had every opportunity to give the reasonable explanation. Why.... he could even do it on his own blog, or even more strikingly by deposition in a civil court!, and has he done so?

Nope.

What a joke.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
ban·ter /ˈbæntər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ban-ter] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery.
–verb (used with object)
2. to address with banter; chaff.
–verb (used without object)
3. to use banter.
[Origin: 1660–70; orig. uncert.]

—Related forms
ban·ter·er, noun
ban·ter·ing·ly, adverb

—Synonyms 1. badinage, joking, jesting, pleasantry, persiflage. 2. tease, twit; ridicule, deride, mock.

As far as I can tell... not according to THIS description of the word. Nope. Unless homophobic rantings, sexual innuendo, and racist slams are "joking and jesting". If it is, let's start in on the "deceased relatives as an excuse" banter... oops... sorry... that's sacrosanct!

[DocAbsurd]

'Cyber-squatting':

Is that when you take the laptop into the throne instead of a good book?

[JTPencils]

'Cyber-squatting':

Is that when you take the laptop into the throne instead of a good book?

No no... actually, that's porn trolling with impunity. Or... or so I heard.

[Papergirl]

It's like he is CYBERSTALKING us!
ZOMG!!11!!ELEVENTY-ONE!!111

NO WAY!!!

~Bev

[JamesRitcheyIII]

I don't think I've seen any of you guys comment on the following from the www.mightyminicon.com (http://www.mightyminicon.com) site. I don't know how new it is:

That Darn Retard[/B]] TightLip Entertainment Never Left Publishing!
It appears that many people have been sideswiped by the infamous "Gail Simone" (legally quoted to denote a pseudonym) You'll All Be Sorry (YABS) CBR forum thread.


I'd just like you all to know that my nonsense of posting or replying to that message thread or any of the other online libel carrier websites is over.


As a business, we're moving ahead with our publishing goals. Our CBR string of websites are now moving forward also into their completion.


Do yourself a favor and go here to read what a Non-disclosure agreement signifies legally. The civil actions, and two small courts claims cases being taken into a higher court for reversal will be reported where you'll find the truth. Thank you.


Rick Olney
TightLip Entertainment

So, Tightwad never left publishing...don't you have to publish to be a publisher? Shit, Rick--I'd LOVE to see you do something, and pay people for it. I'm just wondering how fucked up you gotta be to believe you have even a shred of hope--especially in getting new talent to bullshit. I guess the journey is more important than the destination--but only if you're super-enlightened, or a talentless, marginally retarded megalomaniac with paranoia and anger issues. I wouldn't bet on your being the former.

I mean, I never left being a cross-dressing, undercover vice cop with a witty, 'pimp-wannabe' white sidekick--but I've never been in that line of work, or those circumstances. I never left it, or started it, however you look at it.

[TonyIsabella]

TONY'S ONLINE TIPS is going on indefinite hiatus. It is my intention to bring it back as soon as circumstances allow.

Thanks for your support and good wishes.

Tony

P.S. Although TONY'S OTHER ONLINE TIPS will be running late, all three of this
week's installments will be posted at the CBG forum before the end of the week.

[DaveRothe]

Quote:
Rick Olney contributed...
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?g...ing=PG&size=60 "Whadya Think?"

Hmm... well, my first thought is how easily people are led around by their nose.

But far be it from me to try and tell the other side of the story to a bunch of cannabals.

bon appetite!

Isn't "Cannabals" used when you're playing Tennis?

[Papergirl]

TONY'S ONLINE TIPS is going on indefinite hiatus. It is my intention to bring it back as soon as circumstances allow.

Thanks for your support and good wishes.

Tony

P.S. Although TONY'S OTHER ONLINE TIPS will be running late, all three of this
week's installments will be posted at the CBG forum before the end of the week.
Feel better, Tony! :(

~Bev

[Danny Donovan]

Feel Better Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it the bad flu that's going around?

[amboy00]

You asked for it, here it is!

Enhanced with bb mark up!

On 3/9/07, PopSyndicate <shalley@popsyndicate.com> wrote:
Someone just responded to the entry you subscribed to at:
The List

The title of the entry is:
Biggest Comic Book Industry Mistakes

You can see the comment at the following URL:


http://www.popsyndicate.com/index.php/stefan/story/biggest_comic_book_industry_mistake/

Sigh, Reek is such an attention whore.
Go fuck yourself, stefan. You're a toy.

Hi Rick,

First of all, I've been out of town all weekend and am not really sure what the hell is happening. Secondly, I'm not Sean Jackson so I'm not really sure where the fuck you get off telling me to fuck off. You come on my site acting cute and no one finds it cute or charming. I don't know what your problem is but if you're only goal is troll other websites, why don't you go to Newsarama or have they banned you.

Stefan
No, Newsarama as far as I know hasn't banned me. But your website did. Or, more to the point -- Whomever you left watching the place. I'd think you'd be more concerned over how your website looks getting 'caught-up' in this hoopla over PRIVATE business transactions that strangely were dragged out by "Simone" and Chuck Dixon's female Dixoneverse 'flunky, Sarah Beach, Mod at Dixonverse. See... it was Dixon that began this nonsense to start with.

But listen, if I insulted you (thinking you were the person that DID knock me off your website) then you have my sincere apologies. Your name was attached to the topic header: Biggest Comic Book Industry Mistakes

You can see the comment at the following URL:
http://www.popsyndicate.com/index.php/stefan/story/biggest_comic_book_industry_mistake/

"Sigh, Reek is such an attention whore." was the last remark to me by your moderator, Stefan.

See, sometimes people think that all the comments come from the notification address. This internet place sure is confusing!

Oh and Rick, sometimes websites are run by more than one person. I'm the one who banned you. You can tell me to fuck off at chris@zeuscomics.com.

It will be fun reading for everyone here.

[Tegan]

Go, TEGAN!

http://realtegan.blogspot.com/2007/03/getting-unscrewed.html


Gail

Wow! Thanks Gail. I feel like I'm suddenly important for a moment. (Don't worry, it'll pass).

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

[Matt Doc Martin]

Wow! Thanks Gail. I feel like I'm suddenly important for a moment. (Don't worry, it'll pass).

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

You are far more important than the bleating of a paramecium cockroach.

Welcome!

[DaveRothe]

Wow! Thanks Gail. I feel like I'm suddenly important for a moment. (Don't worry, it'll pass).

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

Welcome aboard, Tegan!

[Danny Donovan]

Welcome Tegan!

And Dave. That's a damn funny tag line under your name. :p

[Papergirl]

AAAAHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

"Toy"!!!

*dies laughing*

That boy can NOT get his sayings right to save his life!

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

No, Newsarama as far as I know hasn't banned me. But your website did. Or, more to the point -- Whomever you left watching the place. I'd think you'd be more concerned over how your website looks getting 'caught-up' in this hoopla over PRIVATE business transactions that strangely were dragged out by "Simone" and Chuck Dixon's female Dixoneverse 'flunky, Sarah Beach, Mod at Dixonverse. See... it was Dixon that began this nonsense to start with.

But listen, if I insulted you (thinking you were the person that DID knock me off your website) then you have my sincere apologies. Your name was attached to the topic header: Biggest Comic Book Industry Mistakes

You can see the comment at the following URL:
http://www.popsyndicate.com/index.ph...ustry_mistake/

This is a pet peeve of mine. I love how he says "You have my sincere apologies." but yet fails to actually apologize. "I'm sorry for being a blight on humankind." Well that would be a start.

[THEDOC]

TONY'S ONLINE TIPS is going on indefinite hiatus. It is my intention to bring it back as soon as circumstances allow.

Thanks for your support and good wishes.

Tony

P.S. Although TONY'S OTHER ONLINE TIPS will be running late, all three of this
week's installments will be posted at the CBG forum before the end of the week.

You will be missed sir.

[Tegan]

You are far more important than the bleating of a paramecium cockroach.
Welcome!

Um. Thanks. I think...

First I'm a cannabal, whatever that is, and now I'm better than a paramecium cockroach... what an interesting day...

I kid.

Anyway, I posted that note that Gail linked to on March 1st. It wasn't until I attracted Rick's attention and got that odd comment that I brought my note to Gail's attention via PM (and I wanted to say hi to Gail anyway, since she's gonna be at the Emerald City Comicon, and I hope to give her a hug for her hard work). Now I'm reading the notes I've missed in the meantime. I'm up to page 1222 and chugging through.

If Mr Olney does have a lawyer, he's either ignoring their advice or he got the worst lawyer ever, because only a complete moron would continue to post insults at the people he's supposedly going to sue. I honestly haven't ever seen such bizarre behavior before. I mean, taunting? Claiming that he's got two law firms about to attack? With litigation pending? Wha-?

He's unwilling or unable to prove anything he's stated so far. It seems almost unfair to keep piling on the guy, but he keeps asking for more.

[Danny Donovan]

AAAAHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

"Toy"!!!

*dies laughing*

That boy can NOT get his sayings right to save his life!

~Bev

Maybe he meant Stefan was a doll.

Was he flirting with Stefan? Does he want Ronee's old column space? :)

[willtupper]

Here's yet another gem from the Ornery Olney Internet Library:

The civil actions, and two small courts claims cases being taken into a higher court for reversal will be reported where you'll find the truth.

Maybe I'm misreading this (someone, please - help me out if I am), but it looks like Rick is actually advocating that people read this very thread.

"...will be reported where you'll find the truth." Well, there hasn't been any truth coming out of Rick's mouth. And I sure can't find any on his website. So that must mean...

He wants people to come here! Isn't that weird?

The other thing that I can't get over is how he calls Gail a "token" writer. The other day, when I was at my LCS look at new releases, it was almost the point where I couldn't NOT see Gail's name, pretty much everywhere. And isn't that kind of the opposite of what a "token" would be?

I think of a token as a higher-up's slow nephew who had a GREAT idea for a back-up Batman story. Only it's really horrible, but the higher-up owes his brother some money, and...

THAT'S what I think of, when I think of a "token."

I also think of going on the subway. But that doesn't mean anything, really.

Did EW give "All-New Atom" some super-duper award this past year, too? I figured it did because that book frigging RULES.

Not because of the Rick Olney Comic Gender Quota Society!

[Gail Simone]

Wow! Thanks Gail. I feel like I'm suddenly important for a moment. (Don't worry, it'll pass).

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

You're always important, you have a great blog and were very nice in Seattle!

Gail

[Danny Donovan]

He wants people to come here! Isn't that weird?

No not really... He loves this thread. More than cookies and cream. It's the only way he'll have his name in lights.

[DaveRothe]

Buy this T-Shirt and help support the fight against illiteracy. Thank you. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/button-red_benji_park_01-Goos.png

[Gail Simone]

Can you make one of those that says, "Mommy, loan me money!"?

:)

Gail

[DaveRothe]

Can you make one of those that says, "Mommy, loan me money!"?

:)

Gail

You got it!;)

[TomStillwell]

How about a libel alert button that he uses to warn the civil lawyers of wrongdoings?

[wishlish]

Nat, I figured the new hairdo was your idea all along! Congrats! It's revitalized what was becoming a fading career.

Isn't it just SAD that at this moment in time, Federline looks to be the responsible parent here???

I knew Federline was the good guy when I saw him on WWE. He was the best heel on the mic they've had since the Rock. If he ever decides to go down to Deep South (the WWE's minor leagues) and get some training, he'd be a big draw.

[wishlish]

True dat.

In similar news: I never stopped dating Britney Spears.

You know, I know how you mean this, but at this point, wouldn't you rather be the person who stopped dating Britney Spears at this point? Cuz, you know, I wouldn't hit it with Bea Arthur's equipment.

[CutterMike]

...The name 'Shocker Toys', based outta NJ, keeps coming to mind. They made a very strong showing at this year's American International Toy Fair (hey, there's another story!) with their biggest push being a series of independent action figures, Monkeyman and O'Brien, SCUD, Strangers in Paradise, Bodybags and Conan amongst the first waves....

MONKEYMAN AND O'BRIEN ACTION FIGURES?!!?

WOO-HOO!

[CutterMike]

Shocker Toys kind of are the Rick Olney of toy companies. All talk, no product..

Hmnph... "turds of a feather", eh...?

...does that mean *no* Monkeyman and O'Brien...? (...snivel...)

[Tegan]

You're always important, you have a great blog and were very nice in Seattle!

Gail

*blush* Thanks.

Up to page 1270 now. This is a good read, but you all are keeping me from my regular blogging...

Some thoughts: Pretending to be a Marine is pretty low, even for this guy. You can always tell the folks who are pretending, too. It's a crying shame he thinks he needs that validation to prove that he's more than dirt. And he must pray daily that he doesn't run into a real Marine who wants to school him for his lies.

His various "fat jokes" really pissed me off. I spent a good 15 years trying to lose weight before I started to succeed. It's not easy, it's not simple, and it's really bad form to insult people based on weight, especially if you don't know the circumstances behind it. Even worse when you are "portly" yourself, as Rick is. I'm appalled, even knowing what kind of person he is.

The stories of the people who have been screwed by this guy break my heart. I want the comic book industry to be better than other industries, not filled with the same old garbage. I'm very proud of http://www.unscrewedcomic.com/ in taking this massive negative and turning it around into a positive.

Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

[THEDOC]

I see Rick took off his slanderous blog on Tim, probably was afraid myspace would be knockin' on his door . Oh Rick will you never learn.
Welcome Tegan.

[DaveRothe]

And now by popular request... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/MommyLoanMeMoney.png

[JTPencils]

*blush* Thanks.

Up to page 1270 now. This is a good read, but you all are keeping me from my regular blogging...

Some thoughts: Pretending to be a Marine is pretty low, even for this guy. You can always tell the folks who are pretending, too. It's a crying shame he thinks he needs that validation to prove that he's more than dirt. And he must pray daily that he doesn't run into a real Marine who wants to school him for his lies.

His various "fat jokes" really pissed me off. I spent a good 15 years trying to lose weight before I started to succeed. It's not easy, it's not simple, and it's really bad form to insult people based on weight, especially if you don't know the circumstances behind it. Even worse when you are "portly" yourself, as Rick is. I'm appalled, even knowing what kind of person he is.

The stories of the people who have been screwed by this guy break my heart. I want the comic book industry to be better than other industries, not filled with the same old garbage. I'm very proud of http://www.unscrewedcomic.com/ in taking this massive negative and turning it around into a positive.

Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

Welcome Tegan, and you're right... this thread can be as addictive as popcorn at a movie!

[Magneto_X]

I knew Federline was the good guy when I saw him on WWE. He was the best heel on the mic they've had since the Rock. If he ever decides to go down to Deep South (the WWE's minor leagues) and get some training, he'd be a big draw.

He should stick to wrestling then.

[NatGertler]

You know, I know how you mean this, but at this point, wouldn't you rather be the person who stopped dating Britney Spears at this point?Honestly, I don't involve myself in following the Britney Spears situations. I can tell you very little about her. I think I saw on the news that she shaved her head; I've known some gals who looked very cute like that.

But were I to be dating her, and were she to be going through some problems -- I'd like to think that I wouldn't just drop her for that. The cultural thread that recommends one abandon friends with problems is one I am uncomfortable with.

[EdContradictory]

...does that mean *no* Monkeyman and O'Brien...? (...snivel...)

Monkeyman and O'Brien are coming out from Marvel Toys, so you'll see them.

[rummblestrips]

Here's yet another gem from the Ornery Olney Internet Library:

The civil actions, and two small courts claims cases being taken into a higher court for reversal will be reported where you'll find the truth.

Maybe I'm misreading this (someone, please - help me out if I am), but it looks like Rick is actually advocating that people read this very thread.

"...will be reported where you'll find the truth." Well, there hasn't been any truth coming out of Rick's mouth. And I sure can't find any on his website. So that must mean...

He wants people to come here! Isn't that weird?

The other thing that I can't get over is how he calls Gail a "token" writer. The other day, when I was at my LCS look at new releases, it was almost the point where I couldn't NOT see Gail's name, pretty much everywhere. And isn't that kind of the opposite of what a "token" would be?

I think of a token as a higher-up's slow nephew who had a GREAT idea for a back-up Batman story. Only it's really horrible, but the higher-up owes his brother some money, and...

THAT'S what I think of, when I think of a "token."

I also think of going on the subway. But that doesn't mean anything, really.

Did EW give "All-New Atom" some super-duper award this past year, too? I figured it did because that book frigging RULES.

Not because of the Rick Olney Comic Gender Quota Society!

Telling people to come and read this thread is Rick's way of pathetically trying to get some power and control back in his life. Since the power to post here was removed, he's compensating by pulling this stunt. Then, as more people read this, he can convince himself that HE'S the one pointing people towards us.
It's really very sad.

[Kurt Busiek]

Also note the crazy comment from Herr Doofmeister!

Herr Doofmeister™ should fight FrankenBorg.

Or the Atom.

I'm just sayin'.

kdb

[Larry Dixon]

Herr Doofmeister™ should fight FrankenBorg.

Or the Atom.

I'm just sayin'.

kdb

Would that be Atom Classic, the All New Atom, A Scratch-N-Dent Atom from Overstock.com, or a Refurb Atom from woot.com ?

And welcome T!

[d newton]

Still waiting to find out "you-know-who's" Dirty Dozen list is! :D

[Kurt Busiek]

You're always important, you have a great blog and were very nice in Seattle!

Nice? She brought a weapon!

And, well, gave it to me...

kdb

[Danny Donovan]

The stories of the people who have been screwed by this guy break my heart. I want the comic book industry to be better than other industries, not filled with the same old garbage. I'm very proud of http://www.unscrewedcomic.com/ in taking this massive negative and turning it around into a positive.

Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

I want a date with Rachel Leigh Cook circa "Scorched." ("You wanna jack with the ripper?" too cute.)

But seriously, there are a lot of sins you could roast the industry for but by and large this takes the cake. Far more insidious than any other deadbeat fly-by-night publisher, because those actually flew as opposed to you know not.

It really is heartbreaking. More so as you get further into everyones individual stories.

We're happy to have you on board and if you like I'll be glad to pass on the latest press release your way to update your readers on the first auction totals and other victories. :)

We have a lot of amazing things coming in our little anthology that could. :)

[Tegan]

Nice? She brought a weapon!

And, well, gave it to me...

kdb

And got heavily criticized for giving you something to whap people with, as I recall... Ah... the Sword of Atlantis!

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

[Flamebird]

And now by popular request... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/MommyLoanMeMoney.png


One comic book= 2.99

One year subsciption=35.88






That button= PRICELESS!!!

[Tegan]

It really is heartbreaking. More so as you get further into everyones individual stories.

We're happy to have you on board and if you like I'll be glad to pass on the latest press release your way to update your readers on the first auction totals and other victories. :)

We have a lot of amazing things coming in our little anthology that could. :)

I'll keep following. I'll definitely promote the anthology as it gets nearer to publication, and continue to mention the auctions. I'm not much to comics, just an over-opinionated reviewer and blogger, but I do what I can to make the world a little better.

Ok, maybe giving Kurt a sword wasn't the best way to make the world better, but it was fun.

-Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag
http://realtegan.blogspot.com

[DaveRothe]

How about a libel alert button that he uses to warn the civil lawyers of wrongdoings?

Heer yigo Tomm I treyed to simillllate the drinken esperience alhong thuh linez uv Goos Night, Pukee... Urp!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/LiebellUhlertButten.png

[Gail Simone]

Nice? She brought a weapon!

And, well, gave it to me...

kdb

Oh, I forgot about that!

She's a danger!

She was actually very nice, but she didn't introduce herself right away so I didn't know it was Tegan from her blog right away.

That's crazy!

Gail

[Gail Simone]

And now by popular request... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/MommyLoanMeMoney.png

Hahahahahaha!

That's it, you guys are BUTTONBULLIES!

Which is libelous according to the World According to Rick!

Gail

[Gail Simone]

Heer yigo Tomm I treyed to simillllate the drinken esperience alhong thuh linez uv Goos Night, Pukee... Urp!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/LiebellUhlertButten.png

Dude, I was already dyin' from the Mommy loan me money one, and now THIS!


MEAN!

:)

Gail

[CutterMike]

Monkeyman and O'Brien are coming out from Marvel Toys, so you'll see them.

Oh.

Well that's all right, then.

My night is saved.

Thanks.

[Kurt Busiek]

And got heavily criticized for giving you something to whap people with, as I recall...

See? You're a menace to society -- arming violent louts!

kdb

[bert]

(With apologies to "Fiddler on the Roof")


Yodel:
Well, somebody has to arrange the lawsuits,
Morons can't decide these things themselves.

Jaava:
he might bring someone a Happy Meal----

Yodel:
Someone Thinner than he----

Jaava:
And well off (in the head)----

Yodel:
And impotant---

Cumbubble, Cumbubble,
Make me a list,
Go on a rant,
tell them you're pissed
Cumbubble, Cumbubble
refuse to pay,
And apologize? No WAY!

Jaava:
Cumbubble Cumbubble,
Tell a new lie:,
An Action figure?,
bulky and and pale.
Claim to be a Marine, for you're longing to be,
The envy of all you see.

Yodel:
For Papa,
Make him a Wiccian.

Jaava:
For mama,
Make him a Christian.

Jaava and Yodel:
For me, well,
I wouldn't holler
If he would shower occasionally.

[Larry Dixon]

Oh bert, we love ya. Show tunes. Had to be show tunes. :) I can picture you in a long, sequined gown, leaning back and crooning into a rhinestone-studded microphone.

Actually, I picture you like that even when I think of you at the DMV, or a drivethru, or in the grocery checkout line.....

[Reverend Smooth]

...Sexy. ^^

[wishlish]

(With apologies to "Fiddler on the Roof")


Yodel:
Well, somebody has to arrange the lawsuits,
Morons can't decide these things themselves.

Jaava:
he might bring someone a Happy Meal----

Yodel:
Someone Thinner than he----

Jaava:
And well off (in the head)----

Yodel:
And impotant---

Cumbubble, Cumbubble,
Make me a list,
Go on a rant,
tell them you're pissed
Cumbubble, Cumbubble
refuse to pay,
And apologize? No WAY!

Jaava:
Cumbubble Cumbubble,
Tell a new lie:,
An Action figure?,
bulky and and pale.
Claim to be a Marine, for you're longing to be,
The envy of all you see.

Yodel:
For Papa,
Make him a Wiccian.

Jaava:
For mama,
Make him a Christian.

Jaava and Yodel:
For me, well,
I wouldn't holler
If he would shower occasionally.
I laughed so hard my belly button blew up. Not pretty.

[MacQuarrie]

Playing catch-up....

By the way, gang, what is the word count for "fair use" copying of copyright material, for the purposes of quoting? 250 words? My Chicago Manual of Style is at home.

There isn't one. It's a judgment call. If somebody sues, they have to demonstrate that you took more than you needed to make your point, and you have to prove that you (a) didn't take more than you needed, (b) did not borrow a substantial portion of the material, and (c) had a journalistic, editorial, or educational purpose for using and commenting on the material.

250 words of a 300 word essay would be nearly complete reproduction, while 250 words out of a 1000-page novel would be less than 1%. Beyond that, you can't just reprint a portion of somebody else's work; you have to add to it, comment on it, use it as a teaching tool, make fun of it or otherwise bring something unique and original to it that results in a new work substantially different from the original.

[bert]

Oh bert, we love ya. Show tunes. Had to be show tunes. :) I can picture you in a long, sequined gown, leaning back and crooning into a rhinestone-studded microphone.

Actually, I picture you like that even when I think of you at the DMV, or a drivethru, or in the grocery checkout line.....

I'm a gay Jew. . what other Show am I going to Parody?

Yentl?

(and i don't own single sequined gown. . and pretty much the only drag I've ever done was a Courtney Love costume at Dragon*con. . it waddn't pretty, but it ROCKED)

[wishlish]

Honestly, I don't involve myself in following the Britney Spears situations. I can tell you very little about her. I think I saw on the news that she shaved her head; I've known some gals who looked very cute like that.

But were I to be dating her, and were she to be going through some problems -- I'd like to think that I wouldn't just drop her for that. The cultural thread that recommends one abandon friends with problems is one I am uncomfortable with.

Damn it, Gertler. I was making fun of Britney Spears! Britney drug-using kid-abandoning bald-headed crap-music-making Spears. And now you've humanized her. You took my toy away. Fooey.

See if I promote your Charles Schultz book that's advertised in the newest Previews...

[wishlish]

By the way:

I owe TCJohnson and Papergirl a big apology. They know what it's for. I was wrong. They were right. I'm really, REALLY sorry.

[TomStillwell]

Heer yigo Tomm I treyed to simillllate the drinken esperience alhong thuh linez uv Goos Night, Pukee... Urp!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/LiebellUhlertButten.png

Quick, to the Libel Cave!!!

[Danny Donovan]

By the way:

I owe TCJohnson and Papergirl a big apology. They know what it's for. I was wrong. They were right. I'm really, REALLY sorry.

How very Paris Hilton!

lol.

[DaveRothe]

Quick, to the Libel Cave!!!

Hey Tom! Libel Man and the Boy Slander!™ To the LibelMobile!™ Duhduhduhduhduhduhduhduhda Libel Man!™

[wishlish]

How very Paris Hilton!

lol.

Wow.

NEVER in my life did I think I would be compared to Paris Hilton.

I don't know whether to chuckle or throw up.

Can you do both at the same time?

Thanks for making me think, Danny. Of course, my brain is already a mess, because I'm reading "Alan Moore's Exit Interview" tonight, and wow is that a thought-provoking book.

[Kurt Busiek]

I don't know whether to chuckle or throw up.

Can you do both at the same time?

Sure. It's called an "upchuckle."

kdb

[bert]

Sure. It's called an "upchuckle."

kdb

That's surprisingly close to "fucknuckle"

which is sorta appropriate. . look! the thread has come full circle!

[MacQuarrie]

Hey, I'm sure that the owners of said domains would be willing to sell them to him for a fair price. As far as I know, however, no one has put anything up on any of the sites. And they aren't being redirected anywhere. Nor are there plans to do so. Only thing anyone here has done is buy the domain names.

So, hmmm. Dickless can take his baseless threats and go screw himself.

~Bev
If anyone wants me to set up their new URLs to point to Unscrewed, let me know via e-mail: jim@jimmacq.com .

It's a two-part process. I or Shelly have to set the new URL in the server; then somebody (me, Shelly, or you) has to log into GoDaddy and change the DNS server settings to point to our server.

Send me your domain name and I'll add it to the redirect list and send you the DNS info.

[DaveRothe]

That's surprisingly close to "fucknuckle"

which is sorta appropriate. . look! the thread has come full circle!

Ironically enough the "full circle" is also the number amount in RO's bank account.;)

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

True dat.

In similar news: I never stopped dating Britney Spears.

Also in a similar vein of news: I now own Microsoft. It's part of my masterplan for world domination in six easy steps.

JP

[Sarah Beach]

Ai me!

From a paramecium attempting to be human--
No, Newsarama as far as I know hasn't banned me. But your website did. Or, more to the point -- Whomever you left watching the place. I'd think you'd be more concerned over how your website looks getting 'caught-up' in this hoopla over PRIVATE business transactions that strangely were dragged out by "Simone" and Chuck Dixon's female Dixoneverse 'flunky, Sarah Beach, Mod at Dixonverse. See... it was Dixon that began this nonsense to start with.

But listen, if I insulted you (thinking you were the person that DID knock me off your website) then you have my sincere apologies. Your name was attached to the topic header: Biggest Comic Book Industry Mistakes

"It was Dixon that began this nonsense to start with."

Heh. Yeah, well, you hire a professional, sign a contract to pay him at point X, point X passes -- he does sort of expect to be paid! Strange that, isn't it?

I didn't need to "drag out" anything. The paramecium was spilling all sorts of stuff over the Dixonverse board that were none of our business. Cripes, I deleted a couple of subthreads because it shouldn't have been on a public board - subthreads the paramecium began! So, do tell, how am I to blame for the fact that he can't shut up?

As for calling me "Chuck Dixon's female Dixonverse flunky" (Note the spelling of Dixonverse, oh tiny paramecium) (and what's with the "female" designation? I mean, I am, but why's that important? Cripes) .... oh! Yes! "Flunky"! Oooooooo, pooooooooorr, poooooooorrr paramecium! HOW is that to insult me? In most of my profiles for message boards online, for the occupation line, I put "Hollywood flunky"! I do it myself, mircoscopic one. :p Of course, I'm not really Chuck's "flunky" -- he doesn't pay me enough for that (actually, he doesn't pay me at all -- except in friendship ;) ).

The widdle criture tries soooooooo hard to be superior and wounding, and he just doesn't have the brain power. Tsk.

[Kalen O.]

He's no Moby Dick, our ORCA.

[MacQuarrie]

By the way:

I owe TCJohnson and Papergirl a big apology. They know what it's for. I was wrong. They were right. I'm really, REALLY sorry.

Hey Rick!

In case you were wondering, this is what an apology looks like. They are usually followed by some attempt at making amends, sometimes even in some tiny symbolic gesture. It's what mature and responsible people do when they've wronged someone.

Thanks for serving as an object lesson, Wishlish. You're a-okay in my book.

[Flamebird]

Gail asked a few(dozen?) pages back about paramecium boys Charity fight thingy. Well, guess what I found?:evilsmile

http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=rick+olney%2Forca&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz2&u=www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%3Bf%3D35%3Bt%3D00 0431%3Bp%3D0&w=rick+olney+orca&d=B9GNTxIeOR6w&icp=1&.intl=us

(oddly enough, Matt uses it in his sig.)

But here's a quick excerpt: 06-13-1999 11:42 PM

posted by Rick "I'm Lying as fast as I can" Olney

My role here has caused the boards to suffer. So I'll withdraw. I've decided to fall silent here. In fact, I'll leave comicon.com in the hands of my friends. I'll take my opinions elsewhere. THAT should quell Buck Futters anxious heartbeat. You know, Buck - I'll bet that you're nothing like you sound. I'm sorry if I scared you with my threat of having had you online investigated. It NEVER happened. It was WORDS meant to push your buttons. I'd also like to tell you that the basis of my interest in offering to climb in the ring with you for charity ... was just that ... CHARITY. I have no doubt that we would've raised a chunk of change. And probably become friends during the process. You can rest easy now. I won't intentionally haunt your dreams.

Sound familiar to anyone?

Then Buck Futter responds:

posted 06-14-1999 12:15 AM Profile for buck futter Author's Homepage Email buck futter Edit/Delete Post Well, we can apparently add "liar" to the long list of RICK's many faults and foibles, alongside hypocrite, paranoid, gun-nut, thug-wannabe, and a myriad of others. The kids must be so proud.

"Friends", RICK? You and I? Not in a million years. You're just too darn "scary".

You're leaving? Again?

Buhbye. You won't be missed by me.

followed by burger boy, again :

posted 06-14-1999 10:05 PM Profile for RICK Author's Homepage Email RICK Edit/Delete Post Dear Mr. Buck Futter:

Why did I know that of anyone and everyone who might happen upon my message - YOU would be the one compelled to comment?

I guess I deserve your 'attention' ... afterall, I WAS the guy that put your dick in the dirt. Know something, I'm glad that you declined my offer to use our animosity towards each other to raise monies for a couple of charitable causes. As irritating as you often seem to be...

Let's not forget that YOU are the one hiding behind a screen name. If anyone should be wary ... it should be me. But I'm not!

You've followed me into a variety of threads, ever spouting your vile words. And you call me a liar!?

Let this be your presage:

I'm going to do the things I intimidated you with in earlier threads. How's that? Maybe after you've been contacted by my attorney you'll learn a valuable lesson. Who knows - Maybe we can set a legal premise for your continued actions against me? You don't even bother to invite me into the gutters. Are these the 'tactics' you employed over on TCJ
boardsite?

Who knows - Maybe I'll get on "Good Morning America" afterall. At any rate, you keep pushing me and we'll see where it takes us both!

Eight FREAKIN' years, and the Only thing that seems to have changed, is that his command of the english language has actually deteriorated.

What a sad, pathetic, fucking LOSER!

[wishlish]

Also in a similar vein of news: I now own Microsoft. It's part of my masterplan for world domination in six easy steps.

JP

Ah, Microsoft is old hat.

I got a big humongo tax refund check, and wanted to buy a new machine this year.

Problem- all have Vista.

Not only does Vista have such crazy system requirements that only the computers with the most RAM, best video cards, and beefiest processors run it right...

Not only does it contain such goofy DRM that it's impossible to play some CDs...

Not only is it littered with bugs that would make the Orkin man cringe...

It's not yet compatible with Symantec's PCAnywhere. Why is that important?

Well, since I'm still hobbling on one leg, I work from home using Symantec's PCAnywhere. Kinda important.

But you know what I could use? Ubuntu Linux. How much is Ubuntu Linux?

Nada. Free as in beer, as they say.

Instead of buying a new machine, I just spent $100 on a RAM upgrade, and promised myself to finish moving to Ubuntu in the next few months. FEH on Microsoft.

[wishlish]

Rick Olney. The man who puts dicks in dirt.

Goddamn, that deserves some sort of image.

What sort of sound effect goes with dicks in dirt?

[Tegan]

Rick Olney. The man who puts dicks in dirt.

Goddamn, that deserves some sort of image.

I could've happily lived the rest of my life without having any sort of image associated with that phrase.

[Flamebird]

Rick Olney. The man who puts dicks in dirt.

Goddamn, that deserves some sort of image.

What sort of sound effect goes with dicks in dirt?


I'd REALLY rather not think about that, especially in reagrds to the "dickless wonder". :eek:

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Cyberstalking, and harrassment, and cybersquatting,.. Oh, My!

Do I deserve it?

No.
Do I want your sympathy?
No. But it illustrates the exact areas (along with the instances of libel) which I'm told some people are delving into, and others are waist deep in the energy that certain people have due to the natue of their personalities.

Odd. If you didn't want sympathy why cry about it?


CYBERSTALKING

There are three different kinds of cyberstalking situations...

* Online cyberstalking and harassment that stays online
* Online harassment and stalking that ventures offline or encourages offline actions
* Offline stalking or harassment that moves online

It doesn't make any difference whether or not the victim has even used the Internet. The distinction between online and offline is dependent on the medium used by the perpetrator.

Okay, so considering the emails, you've sent to Gail and many others along here. Not to mention all the times you've called people out, threatened legal action against virtually everyone on this board, how pray tell do you not fit the criteria?

Pot, meet Kettle.

For example, online stalking/harassing is usually defined as "…repeated unsolicited contact by electronic means…" with the intent to "…terrify, intimidate, or harass…" another. The medium in this instance can include computers, Fax machines, telephones, etc. We recently had to change our home telephone number to avoid being harrassed by someone. It was obviously someone that was placed in motion by what they saw online. One specific harrasser has taken to attacking members of my family continuously (online) to get attention drawn to himself. As many of you are aware, I participated in that banter back-n-forth in an attempt to explain my actions and choices. I actually felt compelled to reply back. That's the trap that many stalkers hope they've set. They feed off of it. Anyway, I no longer take the bait. Many a lie upon lie has been started on that particular message board forum. Now we'll see where the responsibilities for it rest legally.

Don't you mean you were banned?


Although each of the three situations above include some form of online attack, and can be terrifying for a victim, only those that have an offline component are physically dangerous. Note: the laws in your jurisdiction may only cover offline stalking and harassment, or those with an offline component.

I've just been informed that I am now a victim of cybersquatting . I have yet to check and confirm, but I'm told that some cybersquatters put up derogatory remarks about the person or company the domain is meant to represent in an effort to encourage the subject to buy the domain from them. And, that once a person has chosen a cybersquatting tactic -- it is pretty difficult to remove the fact that the action was taken with any other purpose. Again, I have a number of good and solid legal actions needing to be put into motion. I have no control over the time involved, degree of the action, or severity of the action.

needing to be put in motion? Good luck. I don't think even the burger king will get you out of this.

Hey, did he release that dirty dozen sequence yet? I need more entertainment...

JP

[DaveRothe]

I could've happily lived the rest of my life without having any sort of image associated with that phrase.

Dick in the Dirt? Isn't that called burial?

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Ah, Microsoft is old hat.

I got a big humongo tax refund check, and wanted to buy a new machine this year.

Problem- all have Vista.

Not only does Vista have such crazy system requirements that only the computers with the most RAM, best video cards, and beefiest processors run it right...

Not only does it contain such goofy DRM that it's impossible to play some CDs...

Not only is it littered with bugs that would make the Orkin man cringe...

It's not yet compatible with Symantec's PCAnywhere. Why is that important?

Well, since I'm still hobbling on one leg, I work from home using Symantec's PCAnywhere. Kinda important.

But you know what I could use? Ubuntu Linux. How much is Ubuntu Linux?

Nada. Free as in beer, as they say.

Instead of buying a new machine, I just spent $100 on a RAM upgrade, and promised myself to finish moving to Ubuntu in the next few months. FEH on Microsoft.

Hey man, Microsoft hasn't made a good system in YEARS. I still remember the original Windows 98. I was one of the unfortunate bastards to buy one of those suckers. *shudder

I don't touch any of their stuff if I can avoid it. Microsoft Word is about as far as I go for touching Microsoft. But I may go to another system eventually if I can.

JP

[Flamebird]

Ironically enough the "full circle" is also the number amount in RO's bank account.;)

Speaking of RO's "rapidly dwindling" bank account; Should I bring you a happy meal when you hit him with your case?

Or ya wanna just split mine?



I'll take pics, but I'll be damned if I wear a tie clip-like some people. ;)

[willtupper]

Reading those posts from 1999 has actually left me speechless.

I kind of can't believe it.

And I feel so much worse for all of you've that've been screwed.

(((((((((People Who Rick Screwed))))))))))))))

(I've not "cyberhugged" anyone since... I think 1999!)

[DaveRothe]

Speaking of RO's "rapidly dwindling" bank account; Should I bring you a happy meal when you hit him with your case?

Or ya wanna just split mine?



I'll take pics, but I'll be damned if I wear a tie clip-like some people. ;)

Happy Meal good. Dave-Hulk wear no girly tie clip!:D

[Coppervale Studio]

Also in a similar vein of news: I now own Microsoft. It's part of my masterplan for world domination in six easy steps.

JP

Cool. My Word install is all screwed up. Can you come have a look?

[Flamebird]

Happy Meal good. Dave-Hulk wear no girly tie clip!:D

COOL.

Plain or cheese? And would you like a side of libel fries with that?


I really wanna wear a "WHO'S YOUR LAWYER, RICK" t-shirt. but I guess I'll need to at least show SOME modicum of respect, huh?

[Flamebird]

Reading those posts from 1999 has actually left me speechless.

I kind of can't believe it.

And I feel so much worse for all of you've that've been screwed.

(((((((((People Who Rick Screwed))))))))))))))

(I've not "cyberhugged" anyone since... I think 1999!)


Awww, cyber-hugs. But watch your hands there buster. ;)

[DaveRothe]

COOL.

Plain or cheese? And would you like a side of libel fries with that?


I really wanna wear a "WHO'S YOUR LAWYER, RICK" t-shirt. but I guess I'll need to at least show SOME modicum of respect, huh?

Respect for the law yes. For Dickie who cares!!!:)

[Flamebird]

I figure it's the same thing the judge will be asking.

Or "where's you're Lawyer?"

Or more likely, "Where's Rick?"

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Cool. My Word install is all screwed up. Can you come have a look?

BEEP....we're sorry, this number is no longer in service...please refer to your User agreement...BEEP

JP

[DaveRothe]

I figure it's the same thing the judge will be asking.

Or "where's you're Lawyer?"

Or more likely, "Where's Rick?"

*crickets chirping*

[Coppervale Studio]

"I do TOO have an atterney!!!"

http://pics.livejournal.com/coppervale/pic/000a6q4x

[Papergirl]

By the way:

I owe TCJohnson and Papergirl a big apology. They know what it's for. I was wrong. They were right. I'm really, REALLY sorry.

It's cool, hon. As I said in my PM to you. Nothing to forgive, just me overreacting. :)

~Bev

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

"I do TOO have an atterney!!!"

http://pics.livejournal.com/coppervale/pic/000a6q4x

LMAO

That's just gold.

JP

[Papergirl]

I could've happily lived the rest of my life without having any sort of image associated with that phrase.
You and me both! :eek:

And welcome, by the way! Glad to have you here! :D

~Bev

[Coppervale Studio]

LMAO

That's just gold.

JP

Caveat #1 - That's not an attorney. Just a paralegal.

Caveat #2 - They may be dating.

[Flamebird]

You and me both! :eek:

And welcome, by the way! Glad to have you here! :D

~Bev

And STILL no welcome for me.... *sniff*. :(

After I offered you my sword and everything, *pouts*


Well, NO cookies for YOU at cape. :p

[Papergirl]

Caveat #1 - That's not an attorney. Just a paralegal.

Caveat #2 - They may be dating.
That explains so much!

Dickless' date isn't putting out! No wonder he's such an irrational jackass!

~Bev

[Papergirl]

And STILL no welcome for me.... *sniff*. :(

After I offered you my sword and everything, *pouts*


Well, NO cookies for YOU at cape. :p
No hugs for you at Cape, then, pal! :p

~Bev
Who takes cookies VERY seriously!

[G-Spot]

Dick in the Dirt? Isn't that called burial?

I thought "Dick in the Dirt" was a Sammy Hagar song?!?

**Yes, it is...**
I know this guy named Richard
He's my red-necked friend
He does everything the hard way
You see, Rich don't like to bend.
He went out for a haircut
Get himself a little trim
Got hooked up with a beautician
And she set out to do him in

She knocked Dick in the dirt
He said that it didn't hurt one bit, no.
She knocked Dick in the dirt
He jumped up and then she kissed him where it hurt.

Now Rich knows girls in England
He's a well traveled man
He's been around the world, you see.
He's met some hard demands.
But, Jane, she knocked him right down
Well, he'll just get right back up, whew!
Together they have this bond, you see.
She likes to tie him up.

She knocked Dick in the dirt
He said that it didn't hurt one bit, no.
She knocked Dick in the dirt
Yea, but, then she kissed him where it hurt, ow!

Now, Rich, he got all junked up.
Something rubbed him wrong.
But, Jane, she straightens him out.
Yeah, it never takes that long.
'Cause Rich, he has no conscience
He's of a friendly persuasion
And any chance he has to meet someone new.
He'll always rise to the occasion.

She knocked Dick in the dirt
He said that it didn't hurt one bit, no.
She knocked Dick in the dirt
He jumped up and then she kissed him where it hurt, ow!
She knocked Dick in the dirt
He said that it didn't hurt one bit, no.
She knocked Dick in the dirt
He jumped up and then she kissed him where it hurt.
Uh! Ow!

Now who wants to go about changing those to a suitable parody song? :D

[DaveRothe]

LMAO

That's just gold.

JP

I can't see the hand's lips move when the Big Dummy attached is talking! Poor Mr. Hand. Or is that Ms. Hand?

[wishlish]

"I do TOO have an atterney!!!"

http://pics.livejournal.com/coppervale/pic/000a6q4x

I'm not sure what's more frightening- that images, or dicks in dirt.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I think I found his legal help. He's not only played a lawyer on television but he's even an expert on psychiatry.

32168

[DaveRothe]

I'm not sure what's more frightening- that images, or dicks in dirt.

I may NEVER sleep again!!!:eek:

[Flamebird]

I thought "Dick in the Dirt" was a Sammy Hagar song?!?

**Yes, it is...**


Now who wants to go about changing those to a suitable parody song? :D

I'm not sure it really needs changing. :eek:

[DaveRothe]

I think I found his legal help. He's not only played a lawyer on television but he's even an expert on psychiatry.

32168

Hey Josh why'd ya have to go and post my pic on here?;)

[Flamebird]

No hugs for you at Cape, then, pal! :p

~Bev
Who takes cookies VERY seriously!

Fine. PAX!

Would ya settle for homemade toll house muffins?


Caramel mocha cheesecake?

Giant cinnamon buns with brown sugar and pecans; with a cream cheese frosting?

[Papergirl]

Fine. PAX!

Would ya settle for homemade toll house muffins?


Caramel mocha cheesecake?

Giant cinnamon buns with brown sugar and pecans; with a cream cheese frosting?
All of the above? ;)

~Bev

[Flamebird]

All of the above? ;)

~Bev

Only if I can borrow Bert if my feet get cold. :p

[Papergirl]

Only if I can borrow Bert if my feet get cold. :p
Hee! That's up to bert! But, personally, I have no problem with it! :D

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/AFewGoodtom_cruises-1.jpg

[Flamebird]

This thread DOES take the oddest twists and turns, doesn't it. :D

[Papergirl]

This thread DOES take the oddest twists and turns, doesn't it. :D
Yes, it does... I'm not sure whether to be amused or scared silly! :eek:

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

Yes, it does... I'm not sure whether to be amused or scared silly! :eek:

~Bev

Your choice Bev!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I stopped trying to figure this thread out a long time ago. I just go with the flow. Besides, it's fun.

I'm going to have visions of a talking hand for a long time now whenever I think of Rick.

JP

[DaveRothe]

Yes, it does... I'm not sure whether to be amused or scared silly! :eek:

~Bev

Besides I just work with the material I'm given.;)

[Papergirl]

Besides I just work with the material I'm given.;)
I think that's what scares me the most! ;)

~Bev

[Papergirl]

I stopped trying to figure this thread out a long time ago. I just go with the flow. Besides, it's fun.

I'm going to have visions of a talking hand for a long time now whenever I think of Rick.

JP
Nightmares, you mean?

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

I think that's what scares me the most! ;)

~Bev

:( Bev thinks I'm scary. Is it because of my Cannabals?

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Nightmares, you mean?

~Bev

I'm doing my damnedness to avoid thinking about the second implication in Jame's little joke. I'm keeping it to puppeteer in my head...I want to sleep sometime again in this lifetime. *shudder

[Papergirl]

:( Bev thinks I'm scary. Is it because of my Cannabals?
Yes. :p

~Bev

[Papergirl]

I'm doing my damnedness to avoid thinking about the second implication in Jame's little joke. I'm keeping it to puppeteer in my head...I want to sleep sometime again in this lifetime. *shudder
EXACTLY!!!

:eek:

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

Yes. :p

~Bev

Only if I let them out of the can.;)

[Papergirl]

Only if I let them out of the can.;)
Are they related to monkeys in barrels?

~Bev

[Flamebird]

:( Bev thinks I'm scary. Is it because of my Cannabals?

I thought it was fueled by Cannabis at this point. :eek:

[DaveRothe]

Are they related to monkeys in barrels?

~Bev

Well I hear it's kinda like shooting Magic Talking Fish in one.

[DaveRothe]

I thought it was fueled by Cannabis at this point. :eek:

No way Duuuuuuuuuuude. We're riding in the Canna-Bus to go get Hippie Meals!

[Papergirl]

Well I hear it's kinda like shooting Magic Talking Fish in one.
HA!

Nice one! :D

~Bev

[Papergirl]

I thought it was fueled by Cannabis at this point. :eek:
You too, huh? :eek:

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

You too, huh? :eek:

~Bev

Hey now! Caffeine is the strongest drug I use!:p

[Papergirl]

Hey now! Caffeine is the strongest drug I use!:p
Hee! Me too! This explains a lot!

Like... It's 4 am. What the HELL am I still doing awake?!

Oh. Right. Probably had something to do with the massive amounts of coffee I had earlier...

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

Hee! Me too! This explains a lot!

Like... It's 4 am. What the HELL am I still doing awake?!

Oh. Right. Probably had something to do with the massive amounts of coffee I had earlier...

~Bev

Caaaaaaawwwwwfeeeeeeeeeeeeee! So do you drink it or do you just pour it directly in your IV?:p

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

"Where's your lawyer Rick?"

"Right here your honor."

"Uh...that's a talking hand."

"How dare you insult the hand! The hand knows all and sees nothing!"

"I see...you know, we do provide attorneys if you can't afford one."

"I don't need an atterney! I know what I'm doing!"

"So you don't want an attorney then?"

"I don't need one of your token atterneys! I'm Rick Olney! I'll smite all the plebes and cyberbullies with my Van of Justice. I was a marine you know. They taught me over three ways to kill people. And that just involved guns."

"That's interesting Mr. Olney, but about the charges against you..."

"Lies! Everyone knows that it was mr. hand that advised me not to pay! My NDA gets me out of jail you know!"

"Are you for real?"

"Hey now judge, you can't talk to me like that! I'm Rick Owney! That's libel! What's that mr. hand? Oh yes, he really said that about me. I'm suing you your honor!"

"So you didn't pay the creators their hard earned money?"

"No your honor. There was a legal issue here and there. They broke their NDAs! NDAs I tells you! The hand says they were guilty! And what the hand says goes right mr. butt?"

"Sir, your hand and butt cannot talk. Are you wearing red slippers too?"

"I have red slippers on yes. I just need to click my heels together. There's no place like home...there's no place like home...there's no place like home...hey! Nothing happened."

"Oh something's going to happen. Tell me Mr. Olney, do you like the color orange? I get the feeling you'll be wearing it for a long time."

"Can I at least keep my red slippers?"

"No."


I don't know, I think I lost it at the end...

JP

[Danny Donovan]

Has anyone ever seen the movie SLACKERS? It had that redheaded girl from That 70s Show in it, and the older brother from The Adventures of Pete & Pete.

"Cool Ethan" (the nutty stalker kid) reminds me of Rick sometimes.

Teacher: Are you aware that you are in possesion of the test we're taking right now? That violates the honor code..

Ethan: Psh. That's.. That's not mine.

Teacher: It has your name on it right here..

Ethan: Where did you get that?

Teacher: You just handed it to me.

Ethan: Are you crazy?

*runs away*


Same kind of weird love/hate relationship with women too. Although I did like the song at the end. "I love you, but I hate you, which brings to mind how much I love you..."

Lot of "Rick" moments in there.

[Flamebird]

More Rick bullshit from days gone by:

http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=rick+olney%2Forca&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz2&u=www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%26f%3D3%26t%3D000 104&w=rick+olney+orca&d=QrjaGhIeOS7D&icp=1&.intl=us


posted 06-27-1999 02:58 PM Profile for RICK Author's Homepage Email RICK Edit/Delete Post Reply With Quote All too true, Jim.

I guess the writing's on the wall, so to say. It IS going to take ALL of us doing something 'above & beyond' the call of duty to bring the existence of comic books into more people's lives.

I'm trying to bridge ways into school systems. Without telling you which titles & publishers I use as examples - I want you to know that it isn't as easy to get teachers and adminstrators to listen to you, as one might think. I'm sure that the word FREE scares a few people. We live in a very cynical word wrapped in apprehension.

My fondest wish has always been to meet a couple of retailers that would join ORCA. With a few of you behind us, we could open more doors and thus, open more minds to what we offered.

That's all for now. Good to see you in print, Jim. I visit your store whenever I'm in Manhatten. Good environment, nice helpful staff. You should be proud!

I've got some birthday candles to blow out now. So I'll see you later.

Best,
RICK Olney

"without telling"-nothing new there

The word free- obviously doesn't scare ol' tricky dicky.

"my fondest wish"- to scam more free stuff from retailers.

Can't even spell Manhattan?- He's FROM NY, right?


A reply:
I'm not following you here. Do you mean titles and publishers of age-appropriate comics to put into classrooms or titles and publishers that teachers and administrators site as example as why they don't want comics in classrooms?

I left public teaching because I didn't have as much say as I wanted over what I could use in my classroom. The state legislature had set up a curriculum that was to be followed and had the say in what books were purchased. You may be running into that issue. Try school librarians.

Another place where comics could be useful are with Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language Programs. They might be more willing and less bound by regulations to accept donations.

------------------
Karon Flage, Feature Editor
Sequential Tart Webzine


posted 06-29-1999 01:02 AM Profile for RICK Author's Homepage Email RICK Edit/Delete Post Reply With Quote Karon-- Actually, it's both. I have been in both situations where school admistrators 'frowned' upon the comic book simply because it was what it was. Teachers, on the other hand, are more likely to try the comic book (age appropriate, of course) in their reading classes, or in special activity sessions. ORCA has supplied multiple copies of single issues to classrooms where story interpretation was the objective. Still others have used the comics we supplied for helping to inspire children with reading difficulties.
I have tried school librarians in two such cases and was told that I had to present a proposal (with materials) to the Board of Education of those schools. Being there in person (due to cost) was not possible. In both cases I sent a written response with proposal. In both cases I was sent back a decline letter. So now, I focus directly on Teachers that grasp the concept of what ORCA offers. By the way - Dennis Kininger, ORCA's president, is not only a Reference Librarian, he's a former school teacher as well. He's the educated one while I'm the overly impassioned one...

Erik-- I applaud you for bringing this topic to light. In my present state of (personal) disrepair ... I could not attempt such a feat. Keep it up!

Are your percentages correct? Can I ask where you obtained them? Simply, to give you an overall answer - I would do ANYTHING needed to promote and further propel the form of entertainment and underlooked form of art in the way of Comic Books. You're so right! It will take us all! Sadly, I fear that your question does more to make the multitude more complacent. Sorry. I helped write the book on 'grass roots' campaigns. As Dennis will testify, I've tried things that have worked but at such an inintial expense that its taken ORCA too long to recoup its finances to wage another battle in that same direction. Read the following.

Coopervale-- Remember me? I sent you a letter some four years ago asking for your support. I bothered to contact you in the first place because your book kept coming up in our membership surveys. In fact, a member of ORCA back then, a young girl by the name of Andrea Main, who at that present age of 13 was then writing a monthly column for our newsletter. Andrea wrote on subjects that bothered young girls (and those of us that often DISLIKE basketball sized breasts on a comics character) realitive to what she saw as disgusting comic book 'norms' ...

Andrea also was chosen (by the folks at Wizard) to interview Jeff Smith for the BONE 13 1/2 book that they did. It was something that she was most proud of. And we were proud of her! I had sent Wizard copies of our newsletter attempting to engage them in our efforts. They picked Andrea because she had a unique point of view for a young woman her age. And, after all, she was female! There wasn't too many of the outspoken back then. Friends of Lulu was in its infancy and had not gained its present place. Maybe Jackie Estrada will respond on her experiences (good & bad) concerning ORCA. Up until last year, I kept fairly regular contact with her. And - I enjoy reading Wolff & Byrd!

Anyway... You called me and we spoke over the telephone. It was a short conversation. Do you recall it? You asked me what I 'wanted' from you? You also asked what "ORCA" was and I tried to answer your question. I concluded our (rather quick) conversation (most certainly likened to a used car salesman peddling his wares) with a pledge of sending you written information and materials to enlighten you to our ongoing efforts. Did you get them? Because we never heard from you.

Its more than likely that you won't remember me, ORCA, or our brief contact. I can accept that. In fact, to show ORCA's support, I'm more than willing to subscribe to "IS" sight unseen. If Bud Plant thinks it has 'the juice' then I'm willing to see that we support it. Can you place me on your mailing list? I'll wait to read your response. Hopefully, it'll come sooner than our last contact that didn't bear fruit.

Best,
RICK "I Never Met A(free/stolen) Comic Book I Didn't Like" Olney

Blah, Blah, Blah...



Irony at it's BEST!

Karon -- I wanted to close this by telling you that I'll check into the Adult Literacy programs. I'll also see about the English as a Second Language programs. Those are two areas I'd overlooked. Speaking of "English Language" ... I have something else to add regarding the conflict in Kosovo ... but I'll rest and give someone else a chance to reply or state their ideas.

Best,

------------------
Rick Olney
It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own
ignorance.


--Thomas Sowell, Creators Syndicate

Shouldn't he try English as a FIRST language?



More in a bit...It actually gets funnier :evilsmile

[Kalen O.]

Like... It's 4 am. What the HELL am I still doing awake?!

Oh. Right. Probably had something to do with the massive amounts of coffee I had earlier...

Pfft. That's nothing. I've been going to bed around five every morning for like the last month, and I have NO idea why.

I blame the ninjas.

[KJ_81]

Hmm.

I think the fact that he uses Wikipedia as his basis for the legal meaning and use of a NDA says quite a lot......

[OzBat!]

All it says is that he's totally ignored the links to proper legal dictionaries that I and others have left for him repeatedly!

And that he's an idiot.

but that last one normally goes without saying.

Say... I wonder: anybody can edit a wiki entry, right? Maybe we should put the legal dictionary definition in there, just to blow his brain!

[Reverend Smooth]

I'm amused that he seems to think that his illiterate ass would be qualified to teach my ESL self anything.

[Flamebird]

All it says is that he's totally ignored the links to proper legal dictionaries that I and others have left for him repeatedly!

And that he's an idiot.

but that last one normally goes without saying.

Say... I wonder: anybody can edit a wiki entry, right? Maybe we should put the legal dictionary definition in there, just to blow his brain!

Nah, we should edit it to just say:

"No Rick, You're WRONG- LOSER. "


Then he'll think the interwebz iz talkin 2 him 4 reelz. :D

[Danny Donovan]

Something I need to bring up before I go to bed.... Correct me if I'm wrong (oh and I do so hope I'm wrong.) But in one of those deleted diatribes where he blames Chuck Dixon for the destruction of all that is good and pure in this world...

Didn't he refer to Sarah as a "tar baby"? Yet again, that is an ethnic slur. Yes, it might have been popularized in Brier Rabbit, but.. um... still a slur. Much like how Dr. Suess had a lot of "interesting" takes on other cultures through the eyes of a more PC culture.

Just because Press Chief Tony Snow uses the term it doesn't mean it's a good one (hell, any term that comes out of the white office USUALLY MEANS A BAD THING.) I am sure that in his "infinite wisdom" Rick equates living in Los Angeles to being blonde and white.

(unless of course they are those darn dirty mexicins.. takin' all our cheddar man! bounce them out of the country and make them Mexi-CAN'TS!) *sigh*

But aside from those of use who make mention of it, or have our visage displayed in public *cough*likeavatars*cough* you cannot be sure of a person's ethnic background and thus gone from being ignorant to horribly horribly insulting.

I don't tolorate that kind of boorish behavior when it comes out of John Bryne, (who despite having something of a disapointing outlook on things actually accomplished things in his life) and I SURE as hell would never tolorate it from someone ... well less said of that the better.

GAH!

[Flamebird]

I'm amused that he seems to think that his illiterate ass would be qualified to teach my ESL self anything.

Yup, quite the twit, isn't he?


Oh, yeah, Morning Rev. :D

[Reverend Smooth]

Morning! ^_^

[Gail Simone]

Some funny Rick Olney idiocy here:

http://michaelnetzer.com/rEvolution/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=202&Itemid=81

RICK!

The countdown to cancel your next fake con is on!

Dance, debtmonkey, dance!

Gail

[Gail Simone]

And now by popular request... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/MommyLoanMeMoney.png

Quoted because it slays me.

Gail

[JTPencils]

I'm just trying to picture "A day in the Life" of peanut.

Get's up at the crack of lunch... sits down at his Commodore 64... leans back cracking his knuckles like a piano player, fingers intertwined... a leer on his face as he ponders "Who will I threaten today?"... leafs through 15 year old sheafs of paper strewn about the room looking for an Orca registration... "AHA!! I knew I had Tommy Zipowitz nasty letter to me here somewhere... Tommy, you're next on the list!"... fires off a tired rant and subsequent threat to poor Tommy, who's long gone on to better things... smiles to himself... and quickly runs out of the room as Mommy comes home from work... denying he's been anywhere near the thing all day.

[AIPman1]

Rick Olney. The man who puts dicks in dirt.

Goddamn, that deserves some sort of image.

What sort of sound effect goes with dicks in dirt?

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/tomovuk/26.gif

[Papergirl]

Caaaaaaawwwwwfeeeeeeeeeeeeee! So do you drink it or do you just pour it directly in your IV?:p
Personally, I prefer just drinking it the old-fashioned way. But there are days when the UV is needed! ;)

~Bev

[DungeonmasterJim]

From the Mighty Mini Con webpage:

Journalists planning to attend and cover the MMC may contact us at anytime regarding comp entry. Thank you.

I wonder how fast their comp entry would be revoked if the journalists asked Olney some simple and stright forward questions about his attorneys and the court cases?


DM Jim - and now I wonder if he'll remove his comp entry offer?

[Papergirl]

Pfft. That's nothing. I've been going to bed around five every morning for like the last month, and I have NO idea why.

I blame the ninjas.
The ninjas are always blameable.

~Bev

[Papergirl]

From the Mighty Mini Con webpage:



I wonder how fast their comp entry would be revoked if the journalists asked Olney some simple and stright forward questions about his attorneys and the court cases?


DM Jim - and now I wonder if he'll remove his comp entry offer?
HA! He probably will, now that you've given every journalist out there ideas... ;)

~Bev

[Gail Simone]

I love the sheer stupidity of this bit:

"Again, I have a number of good and solid legal actions needing to be put into motion. I have no control over the time involved, degree of the action, or severity of the action."

Once again proving that the deadbeat has never met a lawyer in his life.

Hey, DEADBEAT.

Lawyers work for YOU.

They do what the PAYING CUSTOMER ASKS.

Of course, since you've never paid anyone, you'll never know.

Gail

[CutterMike]

"I do TOO have an atterney!!!"

http://pics.livejournal.com/coppervale/pic/000a6q4x

My turn...

Stop picking on Señor Wences!

[Danny Donovan]

Michael, at one point you wanted me to be forgiving and apologize for my actions. Well, they're not actions. They're reactions. 'Gail Simone' will be held just as accountable for her blunders as anyone else. 'Gail Simone, the *Hate monger!'

*GASP* Gail! You're the hate monger?

YOU WERE MEAN TO THE LATE CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!* FOR SHAME!

(*The late captain america who isn't really dead but is just really, really, really hurt and is recovering from injuries at The Raft, even though Marvel has gone out of their way to make the mainstream audience believe he died only to revoke his death 10 seconds later in Civil War: The Initive #1)

[Gail Simone]

This raises an interesting question:

What Supervillain Is Rick Most Like?


Gail

[TCJohnson]

This raises an interesting question:

What Supervillain Is Rick Most Like?


Gail

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Shaggy-scooby-scared-1969.jpg

Old man trying to be scary, but is only capable of scaring malnurished children and talking dogs.

[d newton]

What Supervillain Is Rick Most Like?
Stilt Man! :D

[jesshickman]

I thought this was interesting (if it's been posted already, please ignore! :) ).
I was looking at sites on publishers when I came across this site:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/pebt.htm

Scroll down to 'TightLip Entertainment'.

"Tightlip Entertainment : Not recommended."

[Gail Simone]

Not recommended?!?!

But why would ANYONE not want to recommend a vanity publishing company that never publishes anything or pays anyone?

That's just CRAZY.

Gail

[jesshickman]

Not recommended?!?!

But why would ANYONE not want to recommend a vanity publishing company that never publishes anything or pays anyone?

That's just CRAZY.

Gail

*laughs* :D

[Cam63]

The whiskey shot glasses are pretty cool, though.

Hey... It melted.

[Linkara]

Not recommended?!?!

But why would ANYONE not want to recommend a vanity publishing company that never publishes anything or pays anyone?

That's just CRAZY.

Gail


Maybe it's not what we think, maybe it's a typo. You know, like: "Not? Recommended!"

[JamesRitcheyIII]

This raises an interesting question:

What Supervillain Is Rick Most Like?

Gail

When Peter David wrote X-Factor (around '91-'92--right before I essentially stopped reading comic book series--a boycott of sorts at the time), he had a running gag, of this unnamed, posturing, 'ultimate enemy' of X-Factor, always bent of cliched 'world domination'. Along the lines of The Trio from Buffy, but without any effectuality. So, he's doing his 'Doctor Doom'-like dialogue, and something invariably wrong would happen with one of his machines, plans, etc.--before it even got out the door. It was always due to his gross incompetence, which he of course would blame on capricious fate. Turns out, it's just some guy in his basement. Never quite made it thru all of the series, but as a stand-alone--little one or two page subplot gags, it was pretty damn funny.

[TomStillwell]

This raises an interesting question:

What Supervillain Is Rick Most Like?


Gail

Lex Luthor without the brains. All that's left is overpowering vanity and depravity.

[NatGertler]

Damn it, Gertler. I was making fun of Britney Spears! Britney drug-using kid-abandoning bald-headed crap-music-making Spears. And now you've humanized her. You took my toy away. Fooey.Sorry! I was mostly just trying to humanize myself. I'll try not to do it again.

(But that hamburger you're eating? It used to be a cow named Angela. She had six kids, and was really looking forward to the warmth of summer.)

The Schulz's Youth book is looking really nice.

[TCJohnson]

(But that hamburger you're eating? It used to be a cow named Angela. She had six kids, and was really looking forward to the warmth of summer.)


If I wasn't a vegetarian I would slug you right now. ;)

[Danny Donovan]

Sorry! I was mostly just trying to humanize myself. I'll try not to do it again.

(But that hamburger you're eating? It used to be a cow named Angela. She had six kids, and was really looking forward to the warmth of summer.)

The Schulz's Youth book is looking really nice.

Karen is on FIRE!

Did you see the bids she has on her donated page?

[TCJohnson]

Karen is on FIRE!

Did you see the bids she has on her donated page?

I bid on that too (I am tecjohn)....I so wanted it but I just cannot afford it. :(

[EdContradictory]

Geoff Beckett (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34506&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15&sid=a7f0d7534fd2fa7c197da5dfdaceff2f) of Shocker Toys sounds familiar...

Very familiar... (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37506&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15)

I've been reading those threads and this guy is a total Olney.

He threatens to sue people. He doesn't pay people for work and then claims they were "interns". He hypes his company's showing at Toy Fair and then underperforms and hides.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/reideen1313/gwarffpm.jpg

If you guys can get out of your contracts, you might want to consider it as it really seems like you might be supporting an Olney from another industry.

[TomStillwell]

Karen is on FIRE!

Did you see the bids she has on her donated page?

She's at $162.50 now! There's like three people watching the bids.

And here Karen didn't think anybody would care about her stuff.

MADNESS!

[wishlish]

sits down at his Commodore 64...

Hey now, C64s were cool back in the day.

[Sean_Jackson]

Here's the thing. He commented something that I didn't like so I banned him.

Sean comments that Rick's an attention whore. I guess Rick directly emailed Stefan along the lines of f*** you, you're a toy. Something a long those lines.

(It could be that Stefan was cc'd to an email to to Sean, but I'm leaning towards the thought that Rick hasn't grasped the concept of email/internet yet.)

Anyway, Stefan is going to forward it to me tonight and we'll post it here for everyone's enjoyment.

Stefan and Sean at least sound the same right? :-)
The tool never emailed me at all. Wimp.

[Danny Donovan]

The tool never emailed me at all. Wimp.

Does that mean you're not a toy, Sean?

[Sean_Jackson]

Does that mean you're not a toy, Sean?
No, but I have been referred to as a doll before...

[Coppervale Studio]

Hey Flamebird - thanks for the trip down memory lane...

I remember the exchange - don't recall talking to him on the phone.

But I do remember thinking, "Dude - when you ask for free stuff, you really should spell the company's name right... the third time, anyway."

[Tegan]

She's at $162.50 now! There's like three people watching the bids.

And here Karen didn't think anybody would care about her stuff.

MADNESS!

I just started reading her comic, and love it. I would've bid on the page if it hadn't gone out of my reach so quickly.

Actually, none of the stuff is really within my reach at the moment. I hope nobody puts up any Aquaman stuff before I get some money in the bank. Then again, if something Aquaman-related shows up in the auctions, I can legitimately post about this whole thing on my Aquaman website.

[MacQuarrie]

I've been reading those threads and this guy is a total Olney.

He threatens to sue people. He doesn't pay people for work and then claims they were "interns". He hypes his company's showing at Toy Fair and then underperforms and hides.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/reideen1313/gwarffpm.jpg

If you guys can get out of your contracts, you might want to consider it as it really seems like you might be supporting an Olney from another industry.
DON'T GIVE RICK IDEAS!

Any minute now, we're going to see Dickless explaining that he doesn't owe Ronée, Danny, James, Scott, Jim, Jeff or anybody else any money because they were all interns. Thanks a lot.

[JTPencils]

Hey now, C64s were cool back in the day.

Maybe so... but considering he's always having machine issues of some sort... I figured thats the top notch piece of hardware he's got sitting on his desk. Naturally he'd be better of with at least an Apple II.... but then he would have had to spend money on that back then too. Something he refuses to do.

[JTPencils]

I just started reading her comic, and love it. I would've bid on the page if it hadn't gone out of my reach so quickly.

Actually, none of the stuff is really within my reach at the moment. I hope nobody puts up any Aquaman stuff before I get some money in the bank. Then again, if something Aquaman-related shows up in the auctions, I can legitimately post about this whole thing on my Aquaman website.

Well, it's no Aquaman, but the GL piece is still within reasonable amounts with only a single bid on it! (self promoting shamelessly)

[Papergirl]

No, but I have been referred to as a doll before...
I KNEW IT!

You're that Ken doll thingy aren't you?

;)

~Bev

[JTPencils]

I KNEW IT!

You're that Ken doll thingy aren't you?

;)

~Bev

Ken dolls don't have a thingy, that's why most women wish we males were MORE like Ken. Nice wardrobe, flashing smile, full head of hair, slender build, tons of cash to buy Barbie that extensive wardrobe (and various cars and townhouses) annnnnnnnnnnd... that's about it.

[DaveRothe]

Ken dolls don't have a thingy, that's why most women wish we males were MORE like Ken. Nice wardrobe, flashing smile, full head of hair, slender build, tons of cash to buy Barbie that extensive wardrobe (and various cars and townhouses) annnnnnnnnnnd... that's about it.

Yeah No smoothie here! Plus I have a Cannabals!

[TomStillwell]

I just started reading her comic, and love it. I would've bid on the page if it hadn't gone out of my reach so quickly.

Actually, none of the stuff is really within my reach at the moment. I hope nobody puts up any Aquaman stuff before I get some money in the bank. Then again, if something Aquaman-related shows up in the auctions, I can legitimately post about this whole thing on my Aquaman website.

We have two things without bids...only $15 each...I'm just sayin'...

[Tegan]

Well, it's no Aquaman, but the GL piece is still within reasonable amounts with only a single bid on it! (self promoting shamelessly)

I very nearly bid on it, as my husband is a big GL fan, but then I decided I'd prefer to eat for the rest of the month.

[JTPencils]

I very nearly bid on it, as my husband is a big GL fan, but then I decided I'd prefer to eat for the rest of the month.

You could always ask Rick for a loan, I'm sure the check would be RIGHT out to you!!!

[DaveRothe]

We have two things without bids...only $15 each...I'm just sayin'...

Quit being coy with us Tom. Just say what you really mean...

[Tegan]

We have two things without bids...only $15 each...I'm just sayin'...

At the moment I can't even afford the shipping. See, we had these windstorms in Seattle in December, and they canceled school. My husband is a sub teacher: no school, no pay. My job doesn't pay the bills. February was really really bad for us, to the point where we've started selling off our collections. This month is only a little better, or I definitely WOULD bid on something. At least it's getting better.

I can't imagine being a freelancer owed $$$ by some scum-sucking little jerk-off with an attitude, knowing that if he just paid what he owed I'd be able to pay the rent/buy some food/make a car payment/whatever else. Then to have the asshole publicly TAUNT me... grrrr. I don't think I could stay as calm as some of the folks here have.

[JTPencils]

At the moment I can't even afford the shipping. See, we had these windstorms in Seattle in December, and they canceled school. My husband is a sub teacher: no school, no pay. My job doesn't pay the bills. February was really really bad for us, to the point where we've started selling off our collections. This month is only a little better, or I definitely WOULD bid on something. At least it's getting better.

I can't imagine being a freelancer owed $$$ by some scum-sucking little jerk-off with an attitude, knowing that if he just paid what he owed I'd be able to pay the rent/buy some food/make a car payment/whatever else. Then to have the asshole publicly TAUNT me... grrrr. I don't think I could stay as calm as some of the folks here have.

Tegan, sounds like a rough patch, to be sure! Hopefully things will start to improve for you and your husband. Nature deals a vicious hand, that's for sure. But shirt stains like "you know who" have a choice... and yet, can be even more devastating.

[KevinTBrown]

We have two things without bids...only $15 each...I'm just sayin'...

I ran that through the translation filter for you, Tom.

Here's what he really said: C'mon, bid on these items now!!!!!!


;)

[Sarah Beach]

Something I need to bring up before I go to bed.... Correct me if I'm wrong (oh and I do so hope I'm wrong.) But in one of those deleted diatribes where he blames Chuck Dixon for the destruction of all that is good and pure in this world...

Didn't he refer to Sarah as a "tar baby"? Yet again, that is an ethnic slur. Yes, it might have been popularized in Brier Rabbit, but.. um... still a slur. Much like how Dr. Suess had a lot of "interesting" takes on other cultures through the eyes of a more PC culture.

Just because Press Chief Tony Snow uses the term it doesn't mean it's a good one (hell, any term that comes out of the white office USUALLY MEANS A BAD THING.) I am sure that in his "infinite wisdom" Rick equates living in Los Angeles to being blonde and white.

(unless of course they are those darn dirty mexicins.. takin' all our cheddar man! bounce them out of the country and make them Mexi-CAN'TS!) *sigh*

But aside from those of use who make mention of it, or have our visage displayed in public *cough*likeavatars*cough* you cannot be sure of a person's ethnic background and thus gone from being ignorant to horribly horribly insulting.

I don't tolorate that kind of boorish behavior when it comes out of John Bryne, (who despite having something of a disapointing outlook on things actually accomplished things in his life) and I SURE as hell would never tolorate it from someone ... well less said of that the better.

GAH!

Danny, I can't say I recall him going on exactly this way.

I mean, yes, he does contend that "all this" current trouble began when Chuck spoke up. He does, of course, try to imply that Chuck was on some sort of vendetta and did it maliciously. The reality is that Chuck was just adamant about announcing the fact that he had been contracturally hired, given a specific pay-date, and after he delivered his story, Olney failed to pay on time -- and three months after the contract pay-date STILL hadn't paid. And that's about it, regarding Chuck. He's got better things to do with his time - like write books he gets paid for, spend time with his family and friends.

As for me... if the paramecium did call me "tar baby", I think, for once, I'd actually acquit him of making a racial slur. (I do live in LA, and I am white and bl-- well, my hairdresser says I'm blonde! ;) ) I think -- and this is only speculation, because God knows how frequently the paramecium misapplies words and allusions -- I think the paramecium was referring to the actual Uncle Remus story, where things got stuck on the tar-baby. I suspect he makes the reference because I have gathered up information from all over the place to put in the chronology (ie, having things stick), and I don't let go of them.

But like I said, it's speculation since I don't recall such a comparison.

[Gail Simone]

At the moment I can't even afford the shipping. See, we had these windstorms in Seattle in December, and they canceled school. My husband is a sub teacher: no school, no pay. My job doesn't pay the bills. February was really really bad for us, to the point where we've started selling off our collections. This month is only a little better, or I definitely WOULD bid on something. At least it's getting better.

I can't imagine being a freelancer owed $$$ by some scum-sucking little jerk-off with an attitude, knowing that if he just paid what he owed I'd be able to pay the rent/buy some food/make a car payment/whatever else. Then to have the asshole publicly TAUNT me... grrrr. I don't think I could stay as calm as some of the folks here have.

I'm really sorry to hear this. :(

You're still coming to Seattle con, right?

I would be happy to pay for you and your husband to come to the con for a day if you like.

Best wishes and hope things brighten up soon.

Gail

PS. My problem with Rick was never the money, or at least not once he stopped lying and paid most of my airfare (My mom was in the hospital, and as everyone here has said, Rick didn't give a crap about anyone ELSE's hardships but expected us to let him pay months later if he stubbed his toe).

First, it was the constant, non-stop lying. I had a real problem with him lying every email, a new one each time.

But I didn't get REALLY angry until he started threatening Val and Chuck, two guys known for their integrity.

He always tries to make it about the money, but it's because he has no integrity whatsoever, so he tries to make everyone as disgusting as he is.

[Tegan]

Tegan, sounds like a rough patch, to be sure! Hopefully things will start to improve for you and your husband. Nature deals a vicious hand, that's for sure. But shirt stains like "you know who" have a choice... and yet, can be even more devastating.

Damn straight. I may have it bad, but nobody owes me and I pay my debts. Having someone intentionally screw you over is much worse than a bit of car damage and some unwanted days off. With Mother Nature it's nothing personal, just the way the wind blows (literally). But with Rick, it's an active intent to deceive and hurt people, all in order to stroke his own ego.

There is nothing worse than to trust someone and have them turn out to be using you. To lose money on the deal as well... I'm relatively poor, so I know what difference $100 can make. Losing trust and money is a double-whammy I don't like to see anyone go through. That's why I posted about this on my blog, that's why I've waded into the muck, and that's why I'll continue to follow this story.

[JTPencils]

I'm really sorry to hear this. :(

You're still coming to Seattle con, right?

I would be happy to pay for you and your husband to come to the con for a day if you like.

Best wishes and hope things brighten up soon.

Gail

PS. My problem with Rick was never the money, or at least not once he stopped lying and paid most of my airfare (My mom was in the hospital, and as everyone here has said, Rick didn't give a crap about anyone ELSE's hardships but expected us to let him pay months later if he stubbed his toe).

First, it was the constant, non-stop lying. I had a real problem with him lying every email, a new one each time.

But I didn't get REALLY angry until he started threatening Val and Chuck, two guys known for their integrity.

He always tries to make it about the money, but it's because he has no integrity whatsoever, so he tries to make everyone as disgusting as he is.

Gail... you are an absolute peach of a person!! Rick on the other hand, is more like the pit. Shrivled, hard to swallow, and best spit out.

That's it, I'm gonna break my piggy bank and overspend my usual comics allotment and get Gails books as well. *there goes the new scanner!*

[Papergirl]

Yeah No smoothie here! Plus I have a Cannabals!
So you claim... :p

~Bev

[Tegan]

You're still coming to Seattle con, right?

Yep. It's nice and close, so it's a commute-a-con for me. The tickets are paid for and in a safe spot in my house. The worst is going to be parking, and I think my sister is going to kick in a bit for that. So, yep.

I've gone to all the Emerald City Comicons so far, I don't want to miss this one.

I would be happy to pay for you and your husband to come to the con for a day if you like.

I'm honored by the offer! The con is paid for, as ticketmaster takes credit cards, and our credit is still good because we DO pay our debts. ;)

First, it was the constant, non-stop lying. I had a real problem with him lying every email, a new one each time.

But I didn't get REALLY angry until he started threatening Val and Chuck, two guys known for their integrity.

He always tries to make it about the money, but it's because he has no integrity whatsoever, so he tries to make everyone as disgusting as he is.

I sometimes wonder if people who lack integrity truly understand what it is, or if they simply don't recognize it in other people? Or do they see it as some sort of weakness? I'm not willing to climb into Rick's head (EEEUUUUUWW!) to try to figure it out, but it does seem strange that he's so willing to betray trusts and lie. How can you function in society like that?

Then, I don't understand a lot of those negative attitudes, even when I'm guilty of having them myself. I do indeed contradict myself, as I do indeed contain multitudes (thanks Walt Whitman).

[JTPencils]

So you claim... :p

~Bev

Thanks for the mental image there Bev... guess dinner can wait til next month. *blech*

[DaveRothe]

I'm really sorry to hear this. :(

You're still coming to Seattle con, right?

I would be happy to pay for you and your husband to come to the con for a day if you like.

Best wishes and hope things brighten up soon.

Gail

PS. My problem with Rick was never the money, or at least not once he stopped lying and paid most of my airfare (My mom was in the hospital, and as everyone here has said, Rick didn't give a crap about anyone ELSE's hardships but expected us to let him pay months later if he stubbed his toe).

First, it was the constant, non-stop lying. I had a real problem with him lying every email, a new one each time.

But I didn't get REALLY angry until he started threatening Val and Chuck, two guys known for their integrity.

He always tries to make it about the money, but it's because he has no integrity whatsoever, so he tries to make everyone as disgusting as he is.


And here I just bought "Welcome to Tranquility" issues 1-4! Plus I been buying All New Atom and Gen13. If Gail continues this kind of behavior I'm just gonna have to keep buying them!;)

[Papergirl]

Thanks for the mental image there Bev... guess dinner can wait til next month. *blech*
Heh! Sorry, JT!

~Bev

[Sarah Beach]

Proof that the paramecium can't stay away!--

From the MightyMiniCon's front page--
I'd just like you all to know that my nonsense of posting or replying to that message thread or any of the other online libel carrier websites is over.


As a business, we're moving ahead with our publishing goals. Our TLE string of websites are now moving forward also into their completion.

Okay, maybe it's not "posting or replying" -- but note here that he corrected the second statement -- yesterday it said "Our CBR string of websites", but today "TLE string".

By the way --- what is a "string of websites"?? Doe he mean additional sites for each of the titles he hasn't published? Do I really want to know? Do I care? Has he put anything up on the TLE domain again? Why am I asking these questions? (Actually, I'm killing time at work on a break.)

[Gail Simone]

'A string of websites' is what you have when you have no money to produce any of the promised product.

It's how J-Bolt could keep saying he was a family of companies. Of course, none of them ever produced anything or ever will...but who cares! Websites!

Gail

[JTPencils]

Proof that the paramecium can't stay away!--



Okay, maybe it's not "posting or replying" -- but note here that he corrected the second statement -- yesterday it said "Our CBR string of websites", but today "TLE string".

By the way --- what is a "string of websites"?? Doe he mean additional sites for each of the titles he hasn't published? Do I really want to know? Do I care? Has he put anything up on the TLE domain again? Why am I asking these questions? (Actually, I'm killing time at work on a break.)

Ahhhhhhh.... the only string he knows... is stringing people along that he's: a) capable of publishing comics b) willing to pay creative people to help produce them c) carrying a cadre of lawyers in his back pocket if you "get out of line". Pick one.

[Papergirl]

Ahhhhhhh.... the only string he knows... is stringing people along that he's: a) capable of publishing comics b) willing to pay creative people to help produce them c) carrying a cadre of lawyers in his back pocket if you "get out of line". Pick one.
Nah. The only string he knows is from the lint in his pockets.

And that's really his lawyer.

~Bev

[NatGertler]

Let us remember that, when it comes to assets that could be accepted or sold for payment, there are non-physical assets that could be worth small amounts. Trademarks, for example, or domain names.

[Flamebird]

Hey Flamebird - thanks for the trip down memory lane...

I remember the exchange - don't recall talking to him on the phone.

But I do remember thinking, "Dude - when you ask for free stuff, you really should spell the company's name right... the third time, anyway."

I just about died laughing that a New Yorker, couldn't spell Manhattan.

This guy has ALWAYS been a nutjob.

[JTPencils]

Let us remember that, when it comes to assets that could be accepted or sold for payment, there are non-physical assets that could be worth small amounts. Trademarks, for example, or domain names.

And those are worth?? Nada in my book. His names synonymous now with being a flat out deadbeat. So why would anyone want anything thats related to him? Trademarks of garbage is still garbage. Same could be said for domain names.

[Danny Donovan]

As for me... if the paramecium did call me "tar baby", I think, for once, I'd actually acquit him of making a racial slur. (I do live in LA, and I am white and bl-- well, my hairdresser says I'm blonde! ;) ) I think -- and this is only speculation, because God knows how frequently the paramecium misapplies words and allusions -- I think the paramecium was referring to the actual Uncle Remus story, where things got stuck on the tar-baby. I suspect he makes the reference because I have gathered up information from all over the place to put in the chronology (ie, having things stick), and I don't let go of them.

But like I said, it's speculation since I don't recall such a comparison.

I am ALMOST certain,I read it in one of those blogs. If not I'll ACTUALLY apologize to Rick for mixing up one lunatic with another... I honestly forget the context, because truthfully, I just scan these things for stupidity. Trying to find content in the inane ramblings it's a a sure fire way to get yourself an anyurisim.

^_^ In the context I remember it being it wasn't in a racial term it was much in the same way Tony Snow used it that one time during a white house press corps meeting.

Also, make sure your hairdresser signs an NDA!!!!!!! If anyone finds out your true hair color.... the terrorists win. :p

[Danny Donovan]

And those are worth?? Nada in my book. His names synonymous now with being a flat out deadbeat. So why would anyone want anything thats related to him? Trademarks of garbage is still garbage. Same could be said for domain names.

Not true! right creative mind can take it to new heights! Think of Frankenborg by Grant Morrison! lol.

Hell he turned the REAL frankenstein into something awesomely whacked out. FRANKIE GOES TO MARS!

Personally I think it'd be fun to take Monster Squad and make "The Groovy Ghoolies 2: Electic Boogaloo"

;)

[Sean_Jackson]

I have no idea who made this image, but it seems to sum up Rick pretty well, down to the stickers and everything.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/gilada/internettoughguymagazinvs7.jpg

[DaveRothe]

So you claim... :p

~Bev

Ok Bev it's time I back up my claim. Here's a picture of my Cannabals! They even decided to smile for the camera!:D
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/Cannabals.jpg

[JTPencils]

Not true! right creative mind can take it to new heights! Think of Frankenborg by Grant Morrison! lol.

Hell he turned the REAL frankenstein into something awesomely whacked out. FRANKIE GOES TO MARS!

Personally I think it'd be fun to take Monster Squad and make "The Groovy Ghoolies 2: Electic Boogaloo"

;)

Oh SURE... try to make that book a big hit... and where does that leave us that were suffering through F3? Nowhere!!! It's a conspiracy, I tell ya!

(if Grant wants the Frankenborg design... he's welcome to contact me. LOL!)

[JTPencils]

Ok Bev it's time I back up my claim. Here's a picture of my Cannabals! They even decided to smile for the camera!:D
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/DaveRothe/Cannabals.jpg

"Wahhhhhhhhhhhh... Mommy, da man wid da fuzzy cannabals scared me!"

[Flamebird]

Nah. The only string he knows is from the lint in his pockets.

And that's really his lawyer.

~Bev

I thought the string was from his sock-puppets unraveling.

[Pop Syn]

Holy Crap....you guys have a deep seeded hate of all things Olney. I had my first problem with him the past couple of day and he behaved like a total ass.

[Flamebird]

Hey JT,

I just got a look at your Green Lantern pic, over at the auction.

I don't know why you and Jeff were worried, as it's ALL KINDS of awesome.:D

You even got his boots right. Almost no one does that anymore.

[JTPencils]

Holy Crap....you guys have a deep seeded hate of all things Olney. I had my first problem with him the past couple of day and he behaved like a total ass.

Welcome Pop. Any feelings about Olney, have been well earned (and documented). So yeah, if it's an Olney love fest you wanna find... you'll have to keep looking. But if he treated you anything like the fine folks here... you're in good company.

Mind if I inquire what transpired? And are you now "facing legal actions" as well??

[JTPencils]

Hey JT,

I just got a look at your Green Lantern pic, over at the auction.

I don't know why you and Jeff were worried, as it's ALL KINDS of awesome.:D

You even got his boots right. Almost no one does that anymore.

Thanks Flame... it's called reference (and reverence for the original design). Glad ya like the end result (now bid... and bid high! LOL).

[NatGertler]

And those are worth?? Nada in my book. His names synonymous now with being a flat out deadbeat. So why would anyone want anything thats related to him? Trademarks of garbage is still garbage. Same could be said for domain names.Well, certain folks here apparently thought it was worth spending a few dollars to deprive Rick of the opportunity of having domain names that they thought he might want. It may also be worth it to some to deprive him of assets he has and apparently wishes to keep, particularly if there are no other assets to impound.

[Sean_Jackson]

Welcome Pop. Any feelings about Olney, have been well earned (and documented). So yeah, if it's an Olney love fest you wanna find... you'll have to keep looking. But if he treated you anything like the fine folks here... you're in good company.

Mind if I inquire what transpired? And are you now "facing legal actions" as well??
I'm sure this is in reference to the article that Rick swiped from www.popsyndicate.com, put on his myspace, my calling him an attention whore, followed by Rick's lashing out at the wrong person.

[Danny Donovan]

Oh SURE... try to make that book a big hit... and where does that leave us that were suffering through F3? Nowhere!!! It's a conspiracy, I tell ya!

(if Grant wants the Frankenborg design... he's welcome to contact me. LOL!)

Give F3 to Beau Smith: The Last Real Man in Comics!

He'd give those guys something no pussy fake marine ever could BALLS!!!!!!!!

Even the femme with a touch too much.. BALLS!!!!!

:p

Speaking of said marine, I meant to comment on his latest MMC post, but I forgot. I'm sleepy. :p I've been running around like crazy for some people which is actually a neat story for Colleen if she ever resurfaces. :)

I like how he claims he'll "never respond to the liableous thread" like he has a choice. He gets banned everywhere he goes!!!!!!!!!!!

[JTPencils]

Well, certain folks here apparently thought it was worth spending a few dollars to deprive Rick of the opportunity of having domain names that they thought he might want. It may also be worth it to some to deprive him of assets he has and apparently wishes to keep, particularly if there are no other assets to impound.

You may have a point Nat. I just figure, the guy's got nothing of any value whatsoever (either in real assets or assumed). So it's not like there's going to be any sort of payoff. But that doesn't mean that the clock has stopped ticking on this side to the deadline I set. (tick tick tick). If the win means at LEAST that he'll discontinue his ranting about suing everyone and their brother... it'll be a huge step forward.

[Inkpot1965]

Hey JT,

I just got a look at your Green Lantern pic, over at the auction.

I don't know why you and Jeff were worried, as it's ALL KINDS of awesome.:D

You even got his boots right. Almost no one does that anymore.

We're only worried that it won't crack $50 in the auction.