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

[Danny Donovan]

I got a myspace invitation to join his new soon-to-be-failure, the Mohawk Valley Please-Don't-Use-My-Name-Or-No-One-Would-join flopapalooza.

Quickest deny in Myspace history.

Gail

How. In. Gods. Name?

HE KNOWS WE KNOW THAT'S HIS THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HE READS THIS FORUM!

Why would he think you would be fooled?

[Cam63]

How. In. Gods. Name?

HE KNOWS WE KNOW THAT'S HIS THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HE READS THIS FORUM!

Why would he think you would be fooled?

Olney = not a very smart man.

[Sarah Beach]

Or he has one of his little elf-flunkies (I'm sure there are still one or two) do all the invites - and that person is going off the list of guests from the 2003 MMC, or some list of notable professionals.

[NatGertler]

Contacting the advertisers won't do much good because they can't really do much about where google puts their ad, unless it was like a family friendly place and it was an x rated website or something...There are also comics-oriented banner ads on there, but they seem to be old ones. Clicking through on a few... here's one that goes to a page that doesn't exist any more. Here's another that goes to an ad site that was set up in '05, appears to have changed its name and not been updated since then. This time around, I don't see the ad for the "coming in August, 2005" comic I've seen before--ah, but here's one for a defunct publisher. This appears to be stale ad stock.

[JTPencils]

He only gets them for the toy.

Gail

He should be Vewy vewy careful with those toys... some of them are made for only 5 yrs old and above. Dimwit might swallow one and choke on it. Hmmmmmmmm... now that I think of it.....

[Kurt Busiek]

Beau Smith just put Tony's warning out as a bulletin and on his Myspace blog.
I love that hairy, stout man!

Which one?

kdb

[Danny Donovan]

Which one?

kdb

Kurt, Mad Matt Doc Martin (you have two nicknames Matt!) is refering to Beau Smith: The Last Real Man In Comics. (tm copyright Mrs. Smith, and not the pie lady)

[Blake Petit]

Contacting the advertisers won't do much good because they can't really do much about where google puts their ad, unless it was like a family friendly place and it was an x rated website or something...

Well, Olney's site is more or less obscene...

[Kurt Busiek]

Kurt, Mad Matt Doc Martin (you have two nicknames Matt!) is refering to Beau Smith: The Last Real Man In Comics. (tm copyright Mrs. Smith, and not the pie lady)

I would hope so, but with Tony and Rick in there too, it's like a smorgasbord...

kdb

[Kurt Busiek]

Contacting the advertisers won't do much good because they can't really do much about where google puts their ad, unless it was like a family friendly place and it was an x rated website or something...

If enough people tell Google they don't want their ads going to a particular place, it could well get results.

kdb

[Matt Doc Martin]

I would hope so, but with Tony and Rick in there too, it's like a smorgasbord...

kdb

The day I have anything but utter disdain and Contempt for Rick, I demand that the denizens of this board kill me. Quickly.

I don't want my conscience to suffer.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Kurt, Mad Matt Doc Martin (you have two nicknames Matt!) is refering to Beau Smith: The Last Real Man In Comics. (tm copyright Mrs. Smith, and not the pie lady)

My Battletech name was Mad Dog.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Is Mike Zarnock actually still going? Did anyone hear from him?

[Larry Dixon]

Or he has one of his little elf-flunkies (I'm sure there are still one or two) do all the invites - and that person is going off the list of guests from the 2003 MMC, or some list of notable professionals.

There was once a writers' workshop that Misty & I did that turned into all kinds of drama. We got stiffed for room expenses, yada yada, and all was eventually not so much resolved as it was dismissed by us for not being worth the negativity. Yet, right up 'til the thing folded up years later, we were still on their mailing lists, and I laughed everytime the "Oh noes! Financial trouble! Put your early entries in now or there may not be a workshop this year!" notices came out on the list. Much like the defendant's efforts, numerous A-listers were there---once.

[Danny Donovan]

The day I have anything but utter disdain and Contempt for Rick, I demand that the denizens of this board kill me. Quickly.

I don't want my conscience to suffer.


You heard him, the first time he decides to give Rick a hug put a bullet in his brainpan.. squish.

My Battletech name was Mad Dog.

Now that's just awesome. I hope you had a cool exosuit. :p

[Matt Doc Martin]

You heard him, the first time he decides to give Rick a hug put a bullet in his brainpan.. squish.



Now that's just awesome. I hope you had a cool exosuit. :p

No exosuit. A mech. Played in a simulator in Chicago.

I preferred Marauders.

And please. A bullet, explosion, knife through the heart...whatever.

[DaveRothe]

The day I have anything but utter disdain and Contempt for Rick, I demand that the denizens of this board kill me. Quickly.

I don't want my conscience to suffer.

Boobs Blow Up Lass. Your mission if you choose to accept it is to take out our target Matt Martin if he has anything other than disdain and contempt for Rick Olney. Hey can ya think of a better way to go?:)

[TonyIsabella]

I would hope so, but with Tony and Rick in there too, it's like a smorgasbord...

kdb

Kurt...

I love you like a brother from another mother, but if you ever use the phrase "Tony and Rick" again, I will have to turn you over to the legal lawyers.

According to the restraining order, Olney must remain at least two paragraphs away from me at all times.

Tony

[Papergirl]

No exosuit. A mech. Played in a simulator in Chicago.

I preferred Marauders.

And please. A bullet, explosion, knife through the heart...whatever.
No. I'd kill you very slowly and painfully. I would want you to have the time to think about it and regret it.

Then again, I'm evil.

~Bev

[DaveRothe]

Kurt...

I love you like a brother from another mother, but if you ever use the phrase "Tony and Rick" again, I will have to turn you over to the legal lawyers.

According to the restraining order, Olney must remain at least two paragraphs away from me at all times.

Tony

Oh no! The Leaggle Loyerz are goin' after Burt Kusiek!:D

[TomStillwell]

I would hope so, but with Tony and Rick in there too, it's like a smorgasbord...

kdb

Rick doesn't count. Not a man.

[TomStillwell]

Is Mike Zarnock actually still going? Did anyone hear from him?

He didn't say for sure he wasn't but I'm getting the feeling he's smart enough to avoid Rick after reading up on him independently.

[Kurt Busiek]

Boobs Blow Up Lass. Your mission if you choose to accept it is to take out our target Matt Martin if he has anything other than disdain and contempt for Rick Olney. Hey can ya think of a better way to go?:)

Hey, shouldn't Boobs Blow Up Lass have a more Marvelesque name?

Like, say, Ba-Zoom?

kdb

[KevinTBrown]

Hey, shouldn't Boobs Blow Up Lass have a more Marvelesque name?

Like, say, Ba-Zoom?

kdb

No, Boobs Blow Up Lass is pre-Crisis Legion; Ba-Zoom is Legion Lost.


:p

[TomStillwell]

No exosuit. A mech. Played in a simulator in Chicago.

I preferred Marauders.

And please. A bullet, explosion, knife through the heart...whatever.

Oh yeah! At North Pier Mall. That place was awesome.

Alas, it's been gone for many many moons.

Unless you're talking about the system they had at Dave & Buster's last time I went.

[Inkpot1965]

No, Boobs Blow Up Lass is pre-Crisis Legion; Ba-Zoom is Legion Lost.


:p

And in pre-Crisis terms we can refer to Rick as Anti-magnetic Lad.

[Kurt Busiek]

I love you like a brother from another mother, but if you ever use the phrase "Tony and Rick" again, I will have to turn you over to the legal lawyers.

Legal lawyers, pff! I spit upon your legal lawyers!

My leaggle team is composed of ninjas! That transform into giant robots! Giant, macarena-dancing, ninja robots!

I highly recommend them. Generally, the judge declares a mistrial about ten seconds into the tap solo.

kdb

[Blake Petit]

Better watch out -- I hear Tony's got Pirate robot lawyers. With lightsabers. And... um... Philly cheesesteaks.

[Inkpot1965]

Durn. My leaggle team is the guy who runs the liquor store down the road. He's going through a rough spell. :D

[CutterMike]

Would you? With high heels?

Is that a heel call to a keelhaul? ...A very difficult maneuver to perform...

(Holds up a card reading 9.6.)

[Inkpot1965]

Is that a heel call to a keelhaul? ...A very difficult maneuver to perform...

(Holds up a card reading 9.6.)

I insist my keelhaulers be properly attired.

[JTPencils]

Is that a heel call to a keelhaul? ...A very difficult maneuver to perform...

(Holds up a card reading 9.6.)

And we also have a 7. But that's from the French judge... and he's just a cranky old sot anyhow.

[JTPencils]

I insist my keelhaulers be properly attired.

Says the guy whose idea of formal attire is the T shirt WITH a pocket included.

[CutterMike]

There are also comics-oriented banner ads on there, but they seem to be old ones. Clicking through on a few... here's one that goes to a page that doesn't exist any more. Here's another that goes to an ad site that was set up in '05, appears to have changed its name and not been updated since then. This time around, I don't see the ad for the "coming in August, 2005" comic I've seen before--ah, but here's one for a defunct publisher. This appears to be stale ad stock.

Jeezis Haploid Christmas...!

He's using banners from previous versions of his sites to make it look like he's got advertisers?!!?

I'm sorry... Even for the Rick the Floppapotamus, that's lame!

[Inkpot1965]

Says the guy whose idea of formal attire is the T shirt WITH a pocket included.

Pockets can be very handy, my friend.

[Reverend Smooth]

And we also have a 7. But that's from the French judge... and he's just a cranky old sot anyhow.I think it's genetic.
>.>;

[Inkpot1965]

I think it's genetic.
>.>;

Like Rick's inability to show up?

[NatGertler]

He's using banners from previous versions of his sites to make it look like he's got advertisers?!!?I think they're more "still there"... the website doesn't seem to have been generally updated. Just as he still had old guest info on there while promoting the new supposed convention, he still has material on there letting you know that "Advertising space is available in the 2004 Mighty Mini-Con Program!"

[Reverend Smooth]

Like Rick's inability to show up?
Nuu. Our contrariness is made of awesome and win. His is just lame.

[Inkpot1965]

Nuu. Our contrariness is made of awesome and win. His is just lame.

Awesome & Win; the Unscrewed story

[KevinTBrown]

And we also have a 7. But that's from the French judge... and he's just a cranky old sot anyhow.

Bah. He was lucky to have gotten a 7!

http://pharyngula.org/images/chaillot_connlann.jpg

[TomStillwell]

Alrighty! Wave Two of the auction is over.

Chalk up another $800 for justice and really goodness.

Wave Three, Attack of The Auction Items is up and ready for your bidding pleasure.

Please take pity on me and bid on that Honor Brigade stuff. Won't someone think of the children?!!!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21QQhtZ-1

[Sarah Beach]

Kurt...

I love you like a brother from another mother, but if you ever use the phrase "Tony and Rick" again, I will have to turn you over to the legal lawyers.

According to the restraining order, Olney must remain at least two paragraphs away from me at all times.

Tony

LOL! You so funny!

(Oh, dang! I should be working on updating my website. :p )

[Tegan]

Wave Three, Attack of The Auction Items is up and ready for your bidding pleasure.

Please take pity on me and bid on that Honor Brigade stuff. Won't someone think of the children?!!!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21QQhtZ-1

Oh... I just had to bid on one of those items, even though I haven't got the money to spare. I suppose I'll be outbid soon, but if not, I'll forgo food for a few days for it.

[willtupper]

Have any of you guys seen this picture of RO online before?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Krang.gif

I'd paste it here, but I'm not sure how to do that :).

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Double post!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I object. That picture implies Olney has a brain and the ability to use it. Seriously...holy crap! I wish I had the money to bid on Owen's piece. I know exactly what I'd want from him. Oh well. Good luck to the winner.

Tom, I'd gladly bid for your HB stuff, but sadly I couldn't pay if I won. It's great stuff though.

JP

[Koben Kelly]

I don't think of evil things to do to evil people, I DO evil things to people. There's a double meaning to the whole man in pants thing don't you know... ;)
JP

Are you saying that you do evil things to people with the "man" in your pants?

BREAKING NEWS! Joshy Pants to star in new series written by Garth Ennis!

[Flamebird]

Well, considering there is no plastic anywhere on me... (All natural parts, thankyouverymuch!) I'll have to go with C-4. Or Nitroglycerine. Pick your poison.

;)

"X-BOMB BEVVIE"? :D




there's a Legion joke in there somewhere(I think it's hiding).

[Flamebird]

That's what real men and real women do. :)

I'm gonna start posting my Olney warning at least once a week.

Just because I can.

Anyone have a preference/suggestion as to what day would be the best?

Tony

Preferably one that ends in a "Y". :D

But Yeah, bounce it around; keep him guessing.

[MacQuarrie]

Bah. He was lucky to have gotten a 7!

http://pharyngula.org/images/chaillot_connlann.jpg

Is that Frank Miller?

[Flamebird]

No exosuit. A mech. Played in a simulator in Chicago.

I preferred Marauders.

And please. A bullet, explosion, knife through the heart...whatever.


Saved by The Bell(the college years) marathon?

You'd suicide in less than an hour. ;)

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Are you saying that you do evil things to people with the "man" in your pants?

BREAKING NEWS! Joshy Pants to star in new series written by Garth Ennis!

Hey! That's between me, Garth and the contract...

Oh wait, that's my outside voice...oops. ;)

JP

[Koben Kelly]

Hey! That's between me, Garth and the contract...

Oh wait, that's my outside voice...oops. ;)

JP

Wouldn't want you to break the rules of your NDA!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Wouldn't want you to break the rules of your NDA!

I didn't say anything nor did I mention the handcuffs, squirrels...

...

I'm going to shut up now.

JP

[Calliope's Comics]

Ladies and Gentleman

I present to you

The ONLY comic book convention that is guaranteed to take place in New York on June 23 and 24th

http://www.bigapplecon.com/


I would think of going but I am setting up at a convention in Saint Charles that weekend that will have real guests at it , such as Mark Texeira.

[Sarah Beach]

Among the things in my latest website update is a CON REPORT for WWLA. Like check it out! (http://www.scribblerworks.us/news/WizardWorldLA%202007.htm)

I mention it because, well, it was a comic book convention and the paramecium thinks he knows how to put one on. Plus there were a few cool things - like the short film Razor Sharp (http://www.razorsharpmovie.com). It was really well done.

And through it all, I have to admit I was thinking "Nyah, nyah, nyah" toward a certain person in upstate New York. Oh! And I did get to meet Nat Gertler - we were both hob-nobbing with Marv Wolfman at the time.

[/shameless selfpromotion]

[Danny Donovan]

Among the things in my latest website update is a CON REPORT for WWLA. Like check it out! (http://www.scribblerworks.us/news/WizardWorldLA%202007.htm)

I mention it because, well, it was a comic book convention and the paramecium thinks he knows how to put one on. Plus there were a few cool things - like the short film Razor Sharp (http://www.razorsharpmovie.com). It was really well done.

And through it all, I have to admit I was thinking "Nyah, nyah, nyah" toward a certain person in upstate New York. Oh! And I did get to meet Nat Gertler - we were both hob-nobbing with Marv Wolfman at the time.

[/shameless selfpromotion]

What? No pictures?????????

You know there've been NO con reports that had pictures of this thing. :p what kind of weird shenannigans went on down there after all? :p

[the4thpip]

No, Boobs Blow Up Lass is pre-Crisis Legion; Ba-Zoom is Legion Lost.


:p

I just realized how much of a nerd I am to completely get and enjoy that joke! :o

[the4thpip]

Giant, macarena-dancing, ninja robots!



Ah, but could they take the Blissful Dancing Fat Kid™ (http://artisticvisionz.tripod.com/id21.html)?

[Cam63]

Bah. He was lucky to have gotten a 7!

http://pharyngula.org/images/chaillot_connlann.jpg

He looks better when he's wearing make up.

[Cam63]

Hey, shouldn't Boobs Blow Up Lass have a more Marvelesque name?

Like, say, Ba-Zoom?

kdb

I like " Fire In the Hole ! " Girl.

...or Kid Ka-Blooie.

[the4thpip]

Alrighty! Wave Two of the auction is over.



http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21QQhtZ-1

And I finally got those Manhunter trades I've been meaning to get all along!
Signed, too!

[Matt Doc Martin]

He didn't say for sure he wasn't but I'm getting the feeling he's smart enough to avoid Rick after reading up on him independently.


I wonder when he decides for sure if he will make Rick takes his name down from the MMC site.
Alrighty! Wave Two of the auction is over.

Chalk up another $800 for justice and really goodness.

Wave Three, Attack of The Auction Items is up and ready for your bidding pleasure.

Please take pity on me and bid on that Honor Brigade stuff. Won't someone think of the children?!!!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21QQhtZ-1


Forget Honor Brigade!
I have an item up for bid!

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Bid with abandon! If I don't raise $200, I will kill a kitten. So bid early and often.

Think of the kitten.

http://crayz.org/images/kitten-gun.jpg

[Inkpot1965]

I wonder when he decides for sure if he will make Rick takes his name down from the MMC site.





Bid with abandon! If I don't raise $200, I will kill a kitten. So bid early and often.

Think of the kitten.

http://crayz.org/images/kitten-gun.jpg

OOOHH!!! Matt "the Godfather" Martin

[rummblestrips]

Alrighty! Wave Two of the auction is over.

Chalk up another $800 for justice and really goodness.

Wave Three, Attack of The Auction Items is up and ready for your bidding pleasure.

Please take pity on me and bid on that Honor Brigade stuff. Won't someone think of the children?!!!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21QQhtZ-1

WHOOOO!
My Death piece is up there so If I don't raise 200.00, I'll kill a Kitten AND Matt Doc Martin! :D
...wait a sec...

[TomStillwell]

Ladies and Gentleman

I present to you

The ONLY comic book convention that is guaranteed to take place in New York on June 23 and 24th

http://www.bigapplecon.com/


I would think of going but I am setting up at a convention in Saint Charles that weekend that will have real guests at it , such as Mark Texeira.

I wonder which con folks will decide to attend that weekend? Hmmmm....

[TomStillwell]

Bid on Honor Brigade or I will subject you all to the song stylings of Starr Olney.

Don't make me do it.

[Gail Simone]

I wonder which con folks will decide to attend that weekend? Hmmmm....

Well, Rick is bringing in big names like some guy who met Lou Ferrigno and another guy who can kinda sorta draw Bart Simpson!

Gail

[TonyIsabella]

Bid on Honor Brigade or I will subject you all to the song stylings of Starr Olney.

Don't make me do it.

Hey, I thought we agreed the Vile One's kid wasn't going to be a target. Let's hold ourselves to that higher standard.

Tony

[generaljackcosmo]

Oh yeah! At North Pier Mall. That place was awesome.

Alas, it's been gone for many many moons.

Unless you're talking about the system they had at Dave & Buster's last time I went.

That place WAS awesome. Toward the end they had another sim...Red Mars I think it was called...some kind of racing thing.

They also had a weird laser tag place across from it, but every time I was there it was closed.

Did you guys ever go to Photon? Man, I haven't thought about that in YEARS...I think it was in Glenwood? I went to about ten birthday parties there between the ages of ten and thirteen. It was the shit.

[Danny Donovan]

Hey, I thought we agreed the Vile One's kid wasn't going to be a target. Let's hold ourselves to that higher standard.

Tony

I agree.

Although while on the same topic, but not a direct relation to the aforementioned offspring can I just state for the record how absolutely SICK I am of these little suburban white kids that glom onto the urban hip hop culture and have the audacity to call people out on being "posers?"

Go back to country music.

:p

[KevinTBrown]

Well, Rick is bringing in big names like some guy who met Lou Ferrigno and another guy who can kinda sorta draw Bart Simpson!

Gail

Funny thing is, they're both the same guy. And it's Olney.

[KevinTBrown]

I agree.

Although while on the same topic, but not a direct relation to the aforementioned offspring can I just state for the record how absolutely SICK I am of these little suburban white kids that glom onto the urban hip hop culture and have the audacity to call people out on being "posers?"

Go back to country music.

:p

Y'all got a problem with country music, son..? :evilangry

[KevinTBrown]

Bid on Honor Brigade or I will subject you all to the song stylings of Starr Olney.

Don't make me do it.

You're too much of a wuss to do anything about it. Not like you live in a big city or anything like that.....

[KevinTBrown]

WHOOOO!
My Death piece is up there so If I don't raise 200.00, I'll kill a Kitten AND Matt Doc Martin! :D
...wait a sec...

Well depends on the type of, um, kitten, doesn't it...?


;)

[TomStillwell]

Hey, I thought we agreed the Vile One's kid wasn't going to be a target. Let's hold ourselves to that higher standard.

Tony

She's not a target. I think you'd all really like her singing.;)

[TomStillwell]

That place WAS awesome. Toward the end they had another sim...Red Mars I think it was called...some kind of racing thing.

They also had a weird laser tag place across from it, but every time I was there it was closed.

Did you guys ever go to Photon? Man, I haven't thought about that in YEARS...I think it was in Glenwood? I went to about ten birthday parties there between the ages of ten and thirteen. It was the shit.

I went to Photon all the time. For about ten years I ran the youth clubs in my church. The kids loved that place.

[Danny Donovan]

WHOOOO!
My Death piece is up there so If I don't raise 200.00, I'll kill a Kitten AND Matt Doc Martin! :D
...wait a sec...

I am sure you'll get that Joanne.

Jim Main has been chomping at the bit for your piece. There's no way he's letting that go. So everyone bid high and often.

However if it will bring in an extra couple of bucks we'll let you at least *wound* Matt Doc Martin. Come on, take one for the team! A laceration today is a killing blow to moby orca tomorrow!

:p

[Danny Donovan]

Y'all got a problem with country music, son..? :evilangry

Um no sir, not as long as it's that good ol' fashioned country music about stompin' a mudhole in them darn dirty forigeniers!

Actually I have nothing against country.. or REAL country which was little more than a derrivitive of the blues. But this new junk that's so nationalistic and very "freedom 3" annoys the hell out of me. It's starting to be for rednecks what hip hop is to "straight up g's fool" :p

Just constant reveling in stereotype, and playing it off as "the real deal". We need more Johnny Cash's and less whoever that guy was that wanted a steel cage match with the Dixie Chicks, and whoever keeps Larry The Cable Guy relevant.

[KevinTBrown]

Um no sir, not as long as it's that good ol' fashioned country music about stompin' a mudhole in them darn dirty forigeniers!

Actually I have nothing against country.. or REAL country which was little more than a derrivitive of the blues. But this new junk that's so nationalistic and very "freedom 3" annoys the hell out of me. It's starting to be for rednecks what hip hop is to "straight up g's fool" :p

Just constant reveling in stereotype, and playing it off as "the real deal". We need more Johnny Cash's and less whoever that guy was that wanted a steel cage match with the Dixie Chicks, and whoever keeps Larry The Cable Guy relevant.

Toby Keith. ;)

And I like all country.... from the early 40's to now.

[Danny Donovan]

Toby Keith. ;)

And I like all country.... from the early 40's to now.

See, I'm a grumpy old man (*gasp* 26, to the retirement home with me) when it comes to music. I'm angry at everything post 1994. :p

After '94 it all went to hell.

Damn kids today, they wouldn't know real music if it bit 'em on the ass.. with their "Fallout Boy" band named after a simpson character.. :p I admit the songs are lame but the titles make me laugh. I saw one on TV once called "This ain't a scene, it's an arms race" and for some reason I just imagined Bruce Willis saying that in a bad action movie bar scene.

But seriously... American Idol needs to stop. GET OUT THERE AND PLAY GODDAMN DIVE BARS LIKE REAL MUSICIANS!

No one ever text voted for Bob Dylan... :p

[Papergirl]

Toby Keith. ;)

And I like all country.... from the early 40's to now.
~swoons~

Bakes cheesecake AND likes country music, too?! Just WHERE have you been all my life?

;)

~Bev

[Sarah Beach]

Danny, although I just recently bought a new digital camera, I haven't yet determined if the upload software will run on my "ancient" (as in 2000) machine. I need to try that out first. Otherwise, it'll be trips to the shop to have pix burned to disk until I can get the new laptop with all the bells and whistles (probably later this year - letting Vista shake down first, plus calculating the budget).

But I fully intend to get lots of cool pix at San Diego. (I'm excited - the chip for the camera is a 1 gig! And I can do panorama shots too! Olympus 240)

[JamesRitcheyIII]

Toby Keith. ;)

And I like all country.... from the early 40's to now.

Man...that's pretty general...

I'm pretty much of an opinion (that never lets me down), shared with Sturgeon's Law, that 90% of everything is crap. Equating brilliant originals like The Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty--even down to David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam and Jason and the Nashville Scorchers, with Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Hank Jr. and any half dozen pre-packaged commodities, is on so many levels an obscene blasphemy. That ain't country, it's homogenized corporate pop with a southern drawl, and is hopelessly spineless and dishonest, creatively. No hunger to it. I DO hear Hank the Third is doing interesting material, following in his grandpa's footsteps, and has some soul, figuratively speaking...

,,,but I'm just a failed (before you could get record contracts for not sucking), former 'art rock' singer-songwriter-musician, who can still kill with "He Stopped Lovin' Her Today', 'Only Make Believe' or Hank's 'Ramblin' Man'--who grew up in the south. What would I know?

[KevinTBrown]

~swoons~

Bakes cheesecake AND likes country music, too?! Just WHERE have you been all my life?

;)

~Bev

Right here in the Chicago area since 1975. ;) Where y'all been, Boobs Blow Up Lass.... er, Bev?

Man...that's pretty general...

I'm pretty much of an opinion (that never lets me down), shared with Sturgeon's Law, that 90% of everything is crap. Equating brilliant originals like The Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty--even down to David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam and Jason and the Nashville Scorchers, with Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Hank Jr. and any half dozen pre-packaged commodities, is on so many levels an obscene blasphemy. That ain't country, it's homogenized corporate pop with a southern drawl, and is hopelessly spineless and dishonest, creatively. No hunger to it. I DO hear Hank the Third is doing interesting material, following in his grandpa's footsteps, and has some soul, figuratively speaking...

,,,but I'm just a failed (before you could get record contracts for not sucking), former 'art rock' singer-songwriter-musician, who can still kill with "He Stopped Lovin' Her Today', 'Only Make Believe' or Hank's 'Ramblin' Man'--who grew up in the south. What would I know?

There's a lot more that I like than dislike.... For example, I thoroughly dislike the 70's and early 80's "country" that was a combo of electric piano and electronic enhanced voices. ("Morning Train", anyone? brrrrrr... :eek: ) Some good stuff in there, but few and far between. And I'm not a fan of Garth Brooks or Reba McEntire. I feel both are over-hyped.

To give you an idea of what I like..... Yes, current country is not perfect, but overall it's highly enjoyable. Everything from Clint Black to George Strait to Brooks & Dunn to Gretchen Wilson to Big & Rich to, yes, even Cowboy Troy. Matter of fact, I think the best song to not be played on the radio was "King of the Road" by a duet of Randy Travis and Josh Turner.

[Coppervale Studio]

Two hundred bucks? A few MINUTES into a ten-day auction?

My fans are all BONKERS.

Uh, I mean, AWESOME. My fans are all AWESOME.

[Danny Donovan]

Gretchen Wilson.


Now she's cute.

:p

[AIPman1]

I won $500 singing this...

www.dimestoreproductions.com/Specialuse/IanShiresDreamOn.mpg

might take a minute to load...

[Inkpot1965]

There should be someone from this thread set up at shows with karaoke. "We'll stop singing if you donate money to Unscrewed".

[Danny Donovan]

There should be someone from this thread set up at shows with karaoke. "We'll stop singing if you donate money to Unscrewed".

They better donate a lot. I have a whole catalogue of Journey to get through. Also most of Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet.

"OOOOOOOOOon a steel horse I riiiiiiiiide, I'm waaaaaaaanted! dead or aliiiiiiiiive."

[Papergirl]

There should be someone from this thread set up at shows with karaoke. "We'll stop singing if you donate money to Unscrewed".
Hell, I'd break my own rule of not singing where people can hear me for that.

Trust me. People would be emptying their bank accounts to shut me up! :evilsmile

~Bev
Who can't carry a tune in a bucket, even if her life depended on it!

[Inkpot1965]

They better donate a lot. I have a whole catalogue of Journey to get through. Also most of Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet.

"OOOOOOOOOon a steel horse I riiiiiiiiide, I'm waaaaaaaanted! dead or aliiiiiiiiive."

And don't make me whip out the Elvis catalogue

[Papergirl]

And don't make me whip out the Elvis catalogue
I have a whole catalogue of Billie Holiday that I am willing to torture people with!

~Bev

[Inkpot1965]

I have a whole catalogue of Billy Holiday that I am willing to torture people with!

~Bev

And then I'll launch into the music of the Band.
"Baby don'cha do it, don't do it. Don'cha break my heart. PLEEEASE, don't do it."

[Papergirl]

And then I'll launch into the music of the Band.
"Baby don'cha do it, don't do it. Don'cha break my heart. PLEEEASE, don't do it."
Annnnd... Just when you thought that the Chips Ahoy! commercial was awful, I'll do my OWN version of "Don't you want me, baaaaaaaaaby... Don't you want me oooohhhhhh!!"

People will pay HUGE money to shut me up...

~Bev

[Reverend Smooth]

Man...that's pretty general...

I'm pretty much of an opinion (that never lets me down), shared with Sturgeon's Law, that 90% of everything is crap. Amen.

Maybe I should hire you to write lyrics for me. I always feel stupid when singing my own lyrics.

[Danny Donovan]

Annnnd... Just when you thought that the Chips Ahoy! commercial was awful, I'll do my OWN version of "Don't you want me, baaaaaaaaaby... Don't you want me oooohhhhhh!!"

People will pay HUGE money to shut me up...

~Bev


The beauty of any Human League song is that no matter how you sing it, as long as you're doing it ironically, you go over big. :p

[Inkpot1965]

Annnnd... Just when you thought that the Chips Ahoy! commercial was awful, I'll do my OWN version of "Don't you want me, baaaaaaaaaby... Don't you want me oooohhhhhh!!"

People will pay HUGE money to shut me up...

~Bev

JUst bring plenty of cookies

[Kurt Busiek]

Man...that's pretty general...

I'm pretty much of an opinion (that never lets me down), shared with Sturgeon's Law, that 90% of everything is crap. Equating brilliant originals like The Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty--even down to David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam and Jason and the Nashville Scorchers, with Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Hank Jr. and any half dozen pre-packaged commodities, is on so many levels an obscene blasphemy.

Emmylou!

Rosanne Cash!

John Hiatt!

John Prine!

kdb

[Matt Doc Martin]

WHOOOO!
My Death piece is up there so If I don't raise 200.00, I'll kill a Kitten AND Matt Doc Martin! :D
...wait a sec...

if Matt Doc Martin dies...

http://mitheral.ca/images/Polaroid/kitten_die.jpg



I am going to look now...there better be LOTS of bids on my auction.

[Kurt Busiek]

Ah, but could they take the Blissful Dancing Fat Kid™ (http://artisticvisionz.tripod.com/id21.html)?

He's our paraleaggle!

kdb

[Danny Donovan]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/dannydonovan3/r_03.jpg

Boo-ya Rick! :)

[Reverend Smooth]

Nice. :D :D

[Danny Donovan]

Nice. :D :D

Thank you! It's from my story for the Unscrewed! Anthology!!!!!

[Danny Donovan]

Another sad story from http://www.unscrewedcomic.com

Hello,

My name is Cesar Feliciano and I am part of that dubious list of Rick Olney's work for hire artist. I have been waiting for almost two years to recieive my fist penny from Mr. olney and I thank God that I did not hold my breath for that (I'd be one dead artist by this time). I have been wieghing my options and am thankful that there is comraderie and commonality that we all share. I look forward to posting more info and friendly post as I get to know more and more people on this site.

While working with Rick Olney and his now defunct TightLip Entertainment comics company, I was responsible for the pencils on Monster Squad and did many pin-ups and character designs for Mr. Olney.

I to like many here was made many promises and assurances that were never met or followed through with. This has left me with a bad taste in my mouth and a certain level of displeasure with this man.

Throughout my whole experience with Mr. Olney I was told how important and vital I was to the project that I was working on and how there were many great plans that included me. I bought into many of these stories only to be left with nothing but empty and vain words.

I gave up much while I was working with Mr. Olney and really felt that this would be my opportunity to finally see my dream of making it in the comics business come to fruition. I lost my job during the time that I was working with Rick Olney and TightLip Entertainment.

To give you an example of what this man does and is about let me share this story with you. When I lost my job I was down to a few dollars in my bank account. I told Mr. olney about my situation and he told me that he would like to help me out. I wanted to thank him because I have 5 kids and I needed to buy them some groceries so that they could eat.

He proposed that I do a couple of pin-ups for him and told me that he would pay me a cetain amount for them. I was thankful for this opportunity and told him that I would get right on it. I proceeded to get 2 fully penciled and inked done, foregoing sleep to get these to him so that I could get the money for my families needs. Needless to say I did the work and was assured that payment was sent out. Three days go by and still no check.

i called him and he told me that his bookeeper never wrote the check but that he would get it taken care of post haste. Another three days goes by and when I asked him about the money he told me that he had to get rid of the bookeeper and hire a new one, keep in mind that I still had no work and no income and our food was running out quickly.

He told me that the check was sent out. four days go by and still no check. I called him again and he told me he apologized and said he would write the check from his own checking account, I was very wary at this time but told myself that I did what he asked and he would pay me.

Big, big, and wrong assumption. After a week I called him back and he told me that had not yet mailed that check. I reminded him that HE had offered to help me and my family out. HE was the one that requested these images from me. also that HE was the one was had not kept the agreement. He said that he was sorry and that HE would make it up to me.

There is a little more to this story but you get the point. This is NOT a nice man. He has shown that he is cold hearted and uncaring and not someone that can be trusted. I thank God that my family pitched in and helped out with my need.

Here are the images prepared for Mr. Olney:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/428528297_464013267f_b.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/428528297_464013267f_b.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/288218361_2b2f39bd0c_o.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/288218361_2b2f39bd0c_o.jpg)


Needless to say I am not pleased with Mr. Olney or his practices and I know that people like him get what they deserve in the end. This man is nothing but a wrecker of dreams and a scourge to the honest hard working people involved in this industry who do things above board and desire to make comics because they LOVE it.

My name is Cesar Feliciano and this is one of my stories


It took me THREE TRIES to get through this story just because I am so disgusted with how common this is with people who deal with Rick.

[Blake Petit]

You know what really amazes me? Look at those pages. Cesar -- like so many of Olneys orphans, has real, genuine talent. With he people he'd pulled together, Olney could have made some quality, entertaining comic books. Instead he cheated people, screwed them over and ruined any semblance of a reputation he ever had.

Even in a diseased mind, how does this make sense?

[Reverend Smooth]

Thank you! It's from my story for the Unscrewed! Anthology!!!!!It's gorgeous. :3

[JamesRitcheyIII]

Emmylou!

Rosanne Cash!

John Hiatt!

John Prine!

kdb

YEAAAH...but all of them folks teeter on 'either/or' Folk/Blues/Rock/Crossover--of course, so did Rosanne's daddy and mommy, at times. I had a serious adolescent crush on both Rosanne and Emmylou Harris (that voice!), and I enjoyed their recent Austin City Limits, immensely. Prine? No comment--except, if yer gonna sing like Dylan, at least write half as well. Hiatt is the only one of that group who makes me go 'WHOA!', as a songwriter & performer. He's JJ Cale, Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen-level, of brave, smart and emotion-evoking.

At this point, I welcome you, with all alacrity, to type the words: "Well, that IS your fucking opinion, isn't it?" :D

[Danny Donovan]

You know what really amazes me? Look at those pages. Cesar -- like so many of Olneys orphans, has real, genuine talent. With he people he'd pulled together, Olney could have made some quality, entertaining comic books. Instead he cheated people, screwed them over and ruined any semblance of a reputation he ever had.

Even in a diseased mind, how does this make sense?

It doesn't make any sense. ANYONE with have a lick of sense could have made a boatload of money off any one of us. :p BUT it takes a real idiot to have success in their grasp and do the best they can to choke the life out of it.

It's gorgeous. :3

Thank you!!!!! Jon Malin is the artist. It's going to look great all done.

[TCJohnson]

You know what really amazes me? Look at those pages. Cesar -- like so many of Olneys orphans, has real, genuine talent. With he people he'd pulled together, Olney could have made some quality, entertaining comic books. Instead he cheated people, screwed them over and ruined any semblance of a reputation he ever had.

Even in a diseased mind, how does this make sense?

That is purty art...

It makes sense because no matter how good the writer or how good the artist, the books would have bombed. They had a lousy editor. A good editor would have looked at Monster Squad and knew that it would not have been good enough to really be successful. A good editor would have looked at the horror show (har har) of Keith Giffen's Howling Commandos and said, "not now, in a few years."

Olney knew that the most he could hope for, in his wildest dreams, was moderate success....but knew there was a good chance he could fail. So he sabotaged himself before it got off the ground and did it in a way so that in his mind he can blame others. And now, instead of being a moderate success he is a spectacular failure...and in Olney's mind that is good enough.

[Blake Petit]

Don't misunderstand me now, TC -- I'm not saying "Monster Squad" ever would have been a success. I'm saying that with the level of talent he pulled in, he could have created a line of comics that WOULD have been a success.

[TCJohnson]

Don't misunderstand me now, TC -- I'm not saying "Monster Squad" ever would have been a success. I'm saying that with the level of talent he pulled in, he could have created a line of comics that WOULD have been a success.

I understand you....I am saying that I doubt these books would ever be a success because while the artists and the writers have talent, the editor (Olney himself) had none. He knew this and he sabotaged himself because of his own fears.

[JamesRitcheyIII]

You know what really amazes me? Look at those pages. Cesar -- like so many of Olneys orphans, has real, genuine talent. With he people he'd pulled together, Olney could have made some quality, entertaining comic books. Instead he cheated people, screwed them over and ruined any semblance of a reputation he ever had.

Even in a diseased mind, how does this make sense?


pRick's an Antibody--a obstructive, living 'stopgap' for anything getting out that's worth half a damn, down here in the 'minors'. He may have actually started with good intentions (EXTREMELY arguably) but I honestly think he unconsciously knows what a mediocre mind and talent he possesses, resentment builds, and it totally 'flips a switch' in his head when anyone questions his authority, his delusional beliefs, or especially--asks for money.

Cesar (MAN--what a tear-jerker) and a bunch of people we know were suckered into this debacle, or were thwarted and robbed of work by his unscrupulous behavior in some way (as I was). It is as if his entire will is dedicated to causing interference to anyone actually deserving reward for their achievements.

[Darediva]

Cesar's story breaks my heart. What more does anyone need to prove what a worthless piece of dung His Assholiness is? No one with a shred of conscience would do this.

[Linkara]

A sad, sad, all-too familiar story. My heart goes out to Cesar.

[Papergirl]

The beauty of any Human League song is that no matter how you sing it, as long as you're doing it ironically, you go over big. :p

Not when *I* sing it. Trust me. Bring ear plugs.

JUst bring plenty of cookies

Nonono... YOU need to bring ME cookies (or cheesecake ;)) to shut me up.

~Bev

[JamesRitcheyIII]

I understand you....I am saying that I doubt these books would ever be a success because while the artists and the writers have talent, the editor (Olney himself) had none. He knew this and he sabotaged himself because of his own fears.

I offered to be his EIC, after pointing out (with extreme self-control) that the ideas he'd had (I thought he'd just gotten a hold of some bad writers--didn't know it was him) were kinda lame, but when I mentioned it, I never heard back. Until a month later when I blew my top, after I'd found out he was pissing people off on the AC board and other forums, and actively undermining Green Lama's release. I would have done an 'Al Feldstein'--attempt to find even better unsigned Indy talent than myself, let them do whatever the hell they want, express themselves, and he would have had some pretty amazing, smart 'Vertigo-ized' Super Hero books. I think he knew his scripts would be at the bottom of 'the special filing cabinet':

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/trashcan.jpg

[Gail Simone]

Another sad story from http://www.unscrewedcomic.com




It took me THREE TRIES to get through this story just because I am so disgusted with how common this is with people who deal with Rick.

GODDAMMIT.

This is why I am sick of people saying, "Why can't you let it drop?"

Because this is exactly the kind of 'man' Rick is, to take advantage of someone like this. GODDAMMIT!


What a CREEP.

When you're busy lining up the next people to scam, Rick, and whining about how no one loves you, why don't you look in the mirror and see what a scumbag LOOKS like.

Gail

[Blake Petit]

I offered to be his EIC, after pointing out (with extreme self-control) that the ideas he'd had (I thought he'd just gotten a hold of some bad writers--didn't know it was him) were kinda lame, but when I mentioned it, I never heard back. Until a month later when I blew my top, after I'd found out he was pissing people off on the AC board and other forums, and actively undermining Green Lama's release. I would have done an 'Al Feldstein'--attempt to find even better unsigned Indy talent than myself, let them do whatever the hell they want, express themselves, and he would have had some pretty amazing, smart 'Vertigo-ized' Super Hero books. I think he knew his scripts would be at the bottom of 'the special filing cabinet':

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/trashcan.jpg

Is that the special filing cabinet for messages from corporate?

[Larry Dixon]

Misty & I are $800+ in cash on helping out Olney Orphans so far and it feels worth every dime.

Please PM, IM or email me some means of direct contact with Cesar Feliciano and I'll see if we can funnel some help his way from our end, if he's still in trouble.

[Kurt Busiek]

YEAAAH...but all of them folks teeter on 'either/or' Folk/Blues/Rock/Crossover--of course, so did Rosanne's daddy and mommy, at times.

Indeed.

Prine? No comment--except, if yer gonna sing like Dylan, at least write half as well.

Prine would half to mainline cold medicine to write only half as well as Dylan.

Bah, I say. Bah to you!

Hiatt is the only one of that group who makes me go 'WHOA!', as a songwriter & performer. He's JJ Cale, Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen-level, of brave, smart and emotion-evoking.

I'll agree with you here, though.

kdb

[the4thpip]

Reading Cesar's story makes me glad I got some items from the auction even though I'm a little strapped for cash myself right now. I mean, I bitch and moan about money, but I never have to worry about food, and I don't have a family to support.

[rummblestrips]

I just heard from someone else today who got royally screwed by Rick. I'm hoping they will share their story here.

I'm really saddened to hear about Cesar's story. It's makes me ill just thinking that there are people out there searching for those who are at weak points in their lives and without hesitation, do everything they can to exploit them.
Rick just proves time and time again how much of a cruel and heartless person he is.
I hope his entire family reads this.
I hope you're reading this DENNIS!
I hope anyone who thinks STILL thinks associating with this man is OK because he hasn't done anything to them READS this and feels their stomach flip-flop.

[Matt Doc Martin]

*glares at everyone*

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Go on. Click the link.

No bids. Not a one.

James Owens' blank paper is kicking my ass.

[DocAbsurd]

Danny, did Ceasar get hold of you thru the UNSCREWED! site? I've been having a bitch of a time figuring out my email there (which is my fault completely; I've never seen the inner workings of a site before). He's in one of the Yahoo groups I belong to so I'm gonna try to hunt him down thru there.

Damn, I can so identify with what Ceasar was saying. I mean, I heard that same crap almost word-for-word. As did Ronee and Danny and David and so many more of us.

This is exactly what UNSCREWED! is about.

The more I read, the more disgusted I become. He complains about us being stalkers!?! He's a fecking predator for God's sake! He might as well be waiting at the art school with a bunch of ribbons he 'acquired' at the dollar store.

This is also why everyone needs to speak up. Even if you still cling to the fleeting hope you're gonna see some sort of financial reward, your story needs to be heard. Your voice needs to be added. Moby's empty threats of 'leggal' actions become emptier every passing day. He's bullied enough creators to let this go on even one more day.

[KevinTBrown]

*glares at everyone*

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Go on. Click the link.

No bids. Not a one.

James Owens' blank paper is kicking my ass.


Now that's a great quote. :D

[Matt Doc Martin]

*glares at everyone*

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Go on. Click the link.

No bids. Not a one.

James Owens' blank paper is kicking my ass.

[Danny Donovan]

*glares at everyone*

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Go on. Click the link.

No bids. Not a one.

James Owens' blank paper is kicking my ass.

You genius bastard. You got me with kittens and the fact I've been dying to read this thing.

I bid high too damn it!

[Matt Doc Martin]

You genius bastard. You got me with kittens and the fact I've been dying to read this thing.

I bid high too damn it!



If I don't hit at least $200 the kittens won't be all that get it....


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/eurotransient/kitten20with20a20gun.jpg

[Danny Donovan]

I just heard from someone else today who got royally screwed by Rick. I'm hoping they will share their story here.

I'm really saddened to hear about Cesar's story. It's makes me ill just thinking that there are people out there searching for those who are at weak points in their lives and without hesitation, do everything they can to exploit them.
Rick just proves time and time again how much of a cruel and heartless person he is.
I hope his entire family reads this.
I hope you're reading this DENNIS!
I hope anyone who thinks STILL thinks associating with this man is OK because he hasn't done anything to them READS this and feels their stomach flip-flop.

qouted for truth.

He seems to be lying low at the moment. My sources haven't heard much since he made his Myspace private. (hee.)

Danny, did Ceasar get hold of you thru the UNSCREWED! site? I've been having a bitch of a time figuring out my email there (which is my fault completely; I've never seen the inner workings of a site before). He's in one of the Yahoo groups I belong to so I'm gonna try to hunt him down thru there.

Damn, I can so identify with what Ceasar was saying. I mean, I heard that same crap almost word-for-word. As did Ronee and Danny and David and so many more of us.

This is exactly what UNSCREWED! is about.

The more I read, the more disgusted I become. He complains about us being stalkers!?! He's a fecking predator for God's sake! He might as well be waiting at the art school with a bunch of ribbons he 'acquired' at the dollar store.

This is also why everyone needs to speak up. Even if you still cling to the fleeting hope you're gonna see some sort of financial reward, your story needs to be heard. Your voice needs to be added. Moby's empty threats of 'leggal' actions become emptier every passing day. He's bullied enough creators to let this go on even one more day.

He posted that on the forums I just know more people look here at the thread that is the alpha and omega, and thought anyone else that thought we were "picking" on the poor little bastard could see a man at the end of his rope and ask themselves WHO is the persecuted ones here?

Also as a way for Matt to catalogue it and make sure he mentions and points to it anytime he speaks to potential guests. THIS IS WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH HOT WHEELS GUY.

JASON, THIS COULD BE YOU IN A YEAR.

Rick is not getting another person. Not a single one. I will not let another person be hurt like this again.

[Matt Doc Martin]

qouted for truth.

He seems to be lying low at the moment. My sources haven't heard much since he made his Myspace private. (hee.)



He posted that on the forums I just know more people look here at the thread that is the alpha and omega, and thought anyone else that thought we were "picking" on the poor little bastard could see a man at the end of his rope and ask themselves WHO is the persecuted ones here?

Also as a way for Matt to catalogue it and make sure he mentions and points to it anytime he speaks to potential guests. THIS IS WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH HOT WHEELS GUY.

JASON, THIS COULD BE YOU IN A YEAR.

Rick is not getting another person. Not a single one. I will not let another person be hurt like this again.

Meh. If Hot Wheels Guy and Manga Lad aren't smart enough to read, then on their own heads be it.

I hope they suffer rather than take money from a man who should be paying people he already owes. I will have NO compassion for them if they get burned.

[Reverend Smooth]

I would bid, but I am completely broke; any money tI do get needs to buy me stuff like shoes and actual clothes that can be worn in public and a wheelchair that doesn't fall apart if it hits a bump.

So, I'm sorry, but at least I can tone comic pages for the anthology.

Speaking of... Larry (if you're still reading the thread at the moment), have you thought about getting the word there on sites or blogs or whatever? I'm sure a lot of your fans would love to see Lackey stuff in comic form, many of them are comic and manga readers.

[Coppervale Studio]

*glares at everyone*

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Golems-Mighty-Swing-signed-by-James-Sturm_W0QQitemZ180098507189QQcategoryZ3954QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Go on. Click the link.

No bids. Not a one.

James Owens' blank paper is kicking my ass.

Sorry about that, dude.

It's got to do at least marginally well for Tom to keep his auctioneer street cred. The last two auctioneers who got over a grand for one of my blank artboards were an Amish craftsman named Pheinas Wickey, and Christina Applegate.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Sorry about that, dude.

It's got to do at least marginally well for Tom to keep his auctioneer street cred. The last two auctioneers who got over a grand for one of my blank artboards were an Amish craftsman named Pheinas Wickey, and Christina Applegate.

http://www.bloggerheads.com/images/preventkittendeath.jpg

Swear to whatever gods you all may worship...

Bid or else.

[DungeonmasterJim]

How long are bans on CBR?

I was just wondering if we can expect a return by Olney?


DM Jim

[Matt Doc Martin]

How long are bans on CBR?

I was just wondering if we can expect a return by Olney?


DM Jim

As long as they want him banned, he is banned. Which I suspect is forever.

I am sure he has a sock puppet here, watching.

Go ahead and post, cockroach! Tell us of your master plan!

[rummblestrips]

So, if I whine like Matt to get my piece up, will that work?

ok, here goes
-ahem- Puts on the big blue eyes, fluffs her boobs
Pretty please bid more on my lovely Death piece.
I worked OH so hard on it.

really, I did. It's been a centerpiece of my portfolio for two years now... got me a job at Topps.. other commissions...

kill cats...

er...

bid please

thank you and goos nite

[Paul Smith]

When I first stumbled on this thread, the hatred, insults and vitriol had me convinced it was all just a joke. Once aboard, I’ve come close to leaving a few times as the hatred of all things Olney spread to his wife, daughter and cheap shots towards Jason Dube. And then comes Cesar ...

Olney’s repeated attempts to destroy my chosen profession is one thing. Conspiring to prevent a father from feeding his children is an attack on the entire human race.

Cesar, thanks for sharing such an unfortunately disgusting story. Your work shows promise. Don’t let the troglodytes drag you down.

[Inkpot1965]

[QUOTE=

Nonono... YOU need to bring ME cookies (or cheesecake ;)) to shut me up.

~Bev[/QUOTE]

But what if I like it?

[JamesRitcheyIII]

As long as they want him banned, he is banned. Which I suspect is forever.

I am sure he has a sock puppet here, watching.

Go ahead and post, cockroach! Tell us of your master plan!

I think his leaggle master plan is to copyright everything he's ever posted on the internet, and counterclaim for copyright infringement, when the entire internet eventually sues him. The judge will sense his soopeerier inteleckt and manly smell, and throw out any threats or obvious evidence of greed, fraud, paranoia and/or psychotic behavior extant in this forum. :D

We will all rue the day--I just know it!:eek:

[Danny Donovan]

So, if I whine like Matt to get my piece up, will that work?

ok, here goes
-ahem- Puts on the big blue eyes, fluffs her boobs
Pretty please bid more on my lovely Death piece.
I worked OH so hard on it.

really, I did. It's been a centerpiece of my portfolio for two years now... got me a job at Topps.. other commissions...

kill cats...

er...

bid please

thank you and goos nite

aw you had me at "fluffing boobs."

:p

There's actually a big to do about your auction.

Jim Main wants it more than anything!

[Jamie Coville]

Danny, you have a PM from me.

BTW: Country Music = Waylon Jennings.

[Magneto_X]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/dannydonovan3/r_03.jpg

Boo-ya Rick! :)

You did that?!? :eek:

Damn----that's awesome!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

If I don't hit at least $200 the kittens won't be all that get it....


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/eurotransient/kitten20with20a20gun.jpg

Whew...I thought you were going to kill some penguins or something.

JP

[Jamie Coville]

Oh and The Golem's Mighty Swing is one of the best GNs I ever read and re-read. It doesn't get a 1/10th of the acclaim it deserves. So yes, go bid on it. I 100% guarantee you won't regret buying it.

[Matt Doc Martin]

So, if I whine like Matt to get my piece up, will that work?



I prefer "demand and threaten"

But whatever works.
Whew...I thought you were going to kill some penguins or something.

JP

If necessary.

[Paul Smith]

When I first stumbled on this thread, the hatred, insults and vitriol had me convinced it was all just a joke. Once aboard, I’ve come close to leaving a few times as the hatred of all things Olney spread to his wife, daughter and cheap shots towards Jason Dube. And then comes Cesar ...

Olney’s repeated attempts to destroy my chosen profession is one thing. Conspiring to prevent a father from feeding his children is an attack on the entire human race.

Cesar, thanks for sharing such an unfortunately disgusting story. Your work shows promise. Don’t let the troglodytes drag you down.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Wow. Just when I thought Rick couldn't get any worse, I hear Cesar's story...

JP

[Magneto_X]

http://www.bloggerheads.com/images/preventkittendeath.jpg

Swear to whatever gods you all may worship...

Bid or else.

That cat reminds me of Spike from Gremlins.

(Love the "authanticity" (sp?) with the porn ads underneath. lol)

[Danny Donovan]

You did that?!? :eek:

Damn----that's awesome!

Nope! I wrote it, but Jon Malin did the art.

[rummblestrips]

I prefer "demand and threaten"

But whatever works.


heh
I'm not very threatening.
So I have to resort to begging.

Don't make me post a pic of me begging.

[Inkpot1965]

heh
I'm not very threatening.
So I have to resort to begging.

Don't make me post a pic of me begging.

Oh, do. DO!

[THEDOC]

Ladies and Gentleman

I present to you

The ONLY comic book convention that is guaranteed to take place in New York on June 23 and 24th

http://www.bigapplecon.com/


I would think of going but I am setting up at a convention in Saint Charles that weekend that will have real guests at it , such as Mark Texeira.

Yeah I am planning to be there too.

[Danny Donovan]

Oh, do. DO!

I'm just hoping she'll go back to fluffing her boobs. :p

lol. Poor Joanne. it's a new CBR catchphrase.

[Inkpot1965]

I'm just hoping she'll go back to fluffing her boobs. :p

lol. Poor Joanne. it's a new CBR catchphrase.

She can fluff and beg at the same time.

[DaveRothe]

When I first stumbled on this thread, the hatred, insults and vitriol had me convinced it was all just a joke. Once aboard, I’ve come close to leaving a few times as the hatred of all things Olney spread to his wife, daughter and cheap shots towards Jason Dube. And then comes Cesar ...

Olney’s repeated attempts to destroy my chosen profession is one thing. Conspiring to prevent a father from feeding his children is an attack on the entire human race.

Cesar, thanks for sharing such an unfortunately disgusting story. Your work shows promise. Don’t let the troglodytes drag you down.

Hey Paul. Sure we joke and kid around a lot but don't let that fool you we're VERY serious about taking down scum like Olney.

[Danny Donovan]

When I first stumbled on this thread, the hatred, insults and vitriol had me convinced it was all just a joke. Once aboard, I’ve come close to leaving a few times as the hatred of all things Olney spread to his wife, daughter and cheap shots towards Jason Dube. And then comes Cesar ...

Olney’s repeated attempts to destroy my chosen profession is one thing. Conspiring to prevent a father from feeding his children is an attack on the entire human race.

Cesar, thanks for sharing such an unfortunately disgusting story. Your work shows promise. Don’t let the troglodytes drag you down.

TWICE!

Cesar and DocA have a similar story except Cesar has 3 more kids. Otherwise, it's shockingly eerie.

So not once, TWICE... Twice, Rick has tried his damndest to destroy a family.

[Magneto_X]

Ronee's in the same boat as Tim/DocA IIRC. Plus she was going through a divorce at the time! :eek:

Rick just sinks lower and lower.

[Inkpot1965]

I think the family part meant nothing to RIck. All he was concerned with was not shelling out money. That's his main goal in life.

[wishlish]

Emmylou!

Rosanne Cash!

John Hiatt!

John Prine!

kdb

HANK SENIOR.
THE END.

[Inkpot1965]

HANK SENIOR.
THE END.


Gene Autry. Especially the early stuff

[wishlish]

Of course, I'm really more of a P-Funk/Prince/Sly/James! Brown! kind of guy.

[CutterMike]

Gene Autry. Especially the early stuff

Waylon had it right: "Bob Wills Is Still the King".

[Inkpot1965]

Waylon had it right: "Bob Wills Is Still the King".

There's still room for some Webb Pierce or Hank Snow.:)

[Kurt Busiek]

HANK SENIOR.
THE END.


Nothin' wrong with Hank. But why limit yourself to just one singer?

kdb

[Evan Waters]

I think the family part meant nothing to RIck. All he was concerned with was not shelling out money. That's his main goal in life.

Yeah, but to hire someone who tells you that he needs work because he's got a family to feed and assure him it'll be fine and specifically offer this as a way for him to make some money fast with no intention of paying- that, to me, takes malice aforethought. It's one thing to be a deadbeat, another to seek out vulnerable targets to exploit.

[CutterMike]

There's still room for some Webb Pierce or Hank Snow.:)

True enough.

Room for Moon Mullican, too.

[Reverend Smooth]

Yeah, but to hire someone who tells you that he needs work because he's got a family to feed and assure him it'll be fine and specifically offer this as a way for him to make some money fast with no intention of paying- that, to me, takes malice aforethought. It's one thing to be a deadbeat, another to seek out vulnerable targets to exploit.And this is clear-cut taking advantage of C's desperation.

[MacQuarrie]

For a while, I was feeling bad about the threats of violence and streams of vile invective I hurled at Olney early in this thread. Then I read Cesar's story.

I don't feel so bad anymore.

It's like he's trying to make people hate him. What a bastard.

[Koben Kelly]

I once was employed as Head Boob Fluffer on the set of the motion picture, Wild, Wild West. I wound up fracturing both my wrists, collecting comp, and was eventually replaced by a machine that did my job for half the pay. My name was withdrawn from the end credits, and to this day, Wil Smith won't return my calls.

DAMN YOU, SALMA HAYEK!!:evilangry

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

heh
I'm not very threatening.
So I have to resort to begging.

Don't make me post a pic of me begging.

Can't we have both?

JP

[DaveRothe]

Can't we have both?

JP

Yes less threatening and MORE begging!:D

[Flamebird]

For a while, I was feeling bad about the threats of violence and streams of vile invective I hurled at Olney early in this thread. Then I read Cesar's story.

I don't feel so bad anymore.

It's like he's trying to make people hate him. What a bastard.


It may truly be the only talent that he has.


It would be funny if, he weren't so vile and pathetic.

[singoalla]

http://www.bloggerheads.com/images/preventkittendeath.jpg

Swear to whatever gods you all may worship...

Bid or else.


I'm a dog person.


:D

[JTPencils]

Here is the an illustration of events that led to my e-mail from Mr. Olney in which I am now being threatened with a lawsuit. . .

1/19/2007

Rick,

Attached you will find a copy of the invoice for the work I produced for you per our written and verbal agreements. Please be advised that I am looking to be compensated in full for this work. I have been very patient and have waited for you to reciprocate in kind. Unfortunately I find myself still waiting for my payment and am starting to become quite preturbed. Please take care of this matter expiditiously as there are still many recourses available to me.

Sincerely,

Cesar

Response-1/23/2007
Cesar:

You probably wouldn't care to know this, but I never put you in the
same 'boat' with JT or Jeff. But I'll tell you, I was advised to not
communicate with you. But I'm going against that because I know you're
owed an explanation.

First, nothing has changed.

I have been following JT's nonsense on the "Gail Simone" thread
intended to target and destroy me, and if you're "Howler" there then
you've partaken in those actions.

Civil lawsuits are being prepared for a number of people, on a number
of levels of this nonsense. The harrassment here at my home, coupled
with threats and online libel isn't going to stand. Vigilante
'justice' is against the law. Harrassment, online stalking, with
nobody caring that a real world exists.

Originally, this all started out with me explaining to you, Jimmy, JT,
and Jeff that you'd need to be patient until the two books were done
and printed to get compensated. I made a mistake in listening to Dave
Lanphear. And there are parts of the big picture that you won't know
and can't be told, but I sincerely and deeply regret what happened to
you and Jimmy.

You had -- and still DO -- have legal recourse, obviously. You've
ALWAYS had that. But stealing my characters isn't one of those
recourses, despite what some "professional" people think and say
publicly. Anyone that signed an NDA and then broke it under whatever
circumstances is being sued.

You just attempted to join the MMC again. Why? What was that all
about? Looking for crap to smell?

"Gail" did a nice job of lumping this all into a huge ball of bullshit
based on half truths and fed off of animosity.

It'll begin to sort itself out shortly. Contrary to rumor, I do have
an attorney ... well, actually a couple now ... and people like JT
will have his answers shortly. These things take time.

If Chuck Dixon hadn't been such a dick this matter would've all been
solved by now. And, when it is all sorted and people have their
answers they'll realize that it was "Gail" that played them, not me.

I made plenty of mistakes on my own. But I'm not knocked out of the
ring, and I'm CERTAINLY not giving in to MOB tactics. You can 'push'
me, but that isn't going to get you paid any quicker. Sorry.

Response-1/23/2007
Rick,

I don't know of any "Gail Simone" forum or anything else. As a matter of fact since we last spoke I have not really talked with anyone other than Jimmy. We have discussed teh payment matter but are both working on other things together and don't really have time to get wrapped up in slander.
I can to an extant appreciate your situation but please don't lump me in with all of your "attackers", I am not one of them. I am treating this situation as professionally as possible without getting wrapped up in the drama and resorting to verbal gutteral and such. I don't hate you nor dislike you, I only want to be paid for what I produced. As far as the NDA I have not spoken to anyone to the best of my recollection and don't intend to as my life is busy enough without adding legal issues to the mix.
As to why I asked to be on the forum again, quite simply i never asked to be removed. i liked going on and seeing what was going on and when I found out I was disallowed admittance i signed up again, it's that simple.
Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Cesar-

Response-1/25/2007
Cesar,
Are you willing to come back onboard at TLE?

Response-1/25/2007
Rick,

Here's the deal. If you can make good on what I am owed then I will have no problem coming back on board. I am not saying this to be stick in the mud just simply to make sure that we'll be starting off on solid ground.

Thank you,

Cesar-

Response-1/25/2007
Cesar,
I can do that. I will need a little time to run this past my attorney, but I'll contact you again sometime this weekend. He will no doubt send you a legal statement in effect stating that you have not broken your NDA in any respect via an affidavit. So you're aware, we expect to find out who "Howler" was online at CBR after the IP's are culled legally. If it was a talent that has a NDA on file they'll be sued in civil court.
And, no, I'm not kidding. Thank you for being sensible.

Response-3/12/2007
Cesar,
Want a guest invite to the June MMC? I should have money to you and
maybe have you paid before that date. You can wait and answer after
I've paid you. I have not forgotten you.

--
Best Regards,
~Rick

Response-3/18/2007
Hi Cesar,
I've been told by a lil bird that you're joining up against me. Is that true?

I know that it has been nearly 60 days past our last communication ... but I really do have intentions of reaching a settlement with you. If what I'm told is true, and if you and Jim Tournas are filing against me ... then I can assure you that you'll each join Jim Taylor in being pulled into a much more involved legal battle. Bank on it. So, then I guess all I can tell you is that by breaking your non disclosure agreement and by not fulfilling your contract you've compromised your position. Sorry that you couldn't wait to see this all settled. Cases like these, this size, and as complicated do not get solved over night. I'll await to get my notification. My attorney will be there at court to represent my interests. He has the details. Sorry it ended this way, mister.

Response-3/20/2007
Cesar:

You will now be served and sued for failing to uphold your non-disclosure agreement with me. Sorry that your faith ran out.

Response-3/20/2007
Rick,

I find it odd that you are willing to sue me. As I see it I have not broken the NDA in any way since I shared no information about any characters or stories I was involved in. All I simply did was share a story off how you simply lied to me time and time again. You have shown a blatant disrespect for honor and dignity and have used your position to step on the good faith and trust in people such as myself. I have always taken a civil tone with you and will continue to do so as long as I am able. But let me tell you this, you have been in breach of contract and have not paid out wages that were due to me for the work that I produced for you. This reaks of indecency and bad business practices. I was not the one who did not meet their commitment it was you and your many unkept promises. I wish you no ill will only suffice it to say that you be careful how you threaten me or any decent person it does not sit well with certain people.

Respectfully,

Cesar

Cesar posted this at the Unscrewed! site, but I just felt that his exchange with the vile one should be shared here as well. I deleted (I think I got all of them) Cesar's last name... in case he didn't want that posted (though it IS there on his original post)... out of respect for the guy. He was the best man at my wedding,... we've been pals for along long time. (Though don't ask him how long, he forgot when he made the speech at the reception... but that's another story).

As you can see... I'm the point man in Slime sucker's attacks here (which makes me demand a recount for the "Dirty Dozen"...!) as to receiving his "leggal wrath". For my "nonsense"... (since Jan 23 at least! How slow are the legal braintrust's he's hired?) BTW... Jeff... see? You got a mention in there too! So he hasn't forgotten ya!!

I know a lot of you felt bad before reading about Cesar's situation (and I can assure you, he's a proud Hispanic male... so it takes a bit to open up like that)... but I just felt that the ranting one's back and forth with him (before Cesar even joined up), should be made public... if anything... to be copied and tossed into the Olney vaults!!

I'll let the writers amongst you, tear apart the horribly mangled English, as well as the loopy logic of Sir Vile. I only posted what was there.

[JTPencils]

I once was employed as Head Boob Fluffer on the set of the motion picture, Wild, Wild West. I wound up fracturing both my wrists, collecting comp, and was eventually replaced by a machine that did my job for half the pay. My name was withdrawn from the end credits, and to this day, Wil Smith won't return my calls.

DAMN YOU, SALMA HAYEK!!:evilangry

Shame on losing that gig. But I will state for the record, that the little butt shot of Salma walking away in the peekaboos.. was the ONLY good thing about Wild Wild West. Sorry Will.... Jim West... you are NOT.

[the4thpip]

Response-1/25/2007
Cesar,
Are you willing to come back onboard at TLE?

Oh no he didn't! :eek:

[Reverend Smooth]

What an evil fuck.

[Blake Petit]

Every damn e-mail that comes out just makes it worse.

[Draconomicon]

Another sad story from http://www.unscrewedcomic.com




It took me THREE TRIES to get through this story just because I am so disgusted with how common this is with people who deal with Rick.
...
Like its been said before, Rick Olneys behavior shows pretty much the symptoms of a sociopath. Absolutely no compassion for others hardship, always focused upon himself, trying to con people, inflated idea about himself, etc.

Jesus... he hires people who are in terribly bad situations, make them work for him, promises to *help* but just lies more until their lives go to hell.

That man *has* to be taken down.

[Inkpot1965]

Yeah, but to hire someone who tells you that he needs work because he's got a family to feed and assure him it'll be fine and specifically offer this as a way for him to make some money fast with no intention of paying- that, to me, takes malice aforethought. It's one thing to be a deadbeat, another to seek out vulnerable targets to exploit.

All I'm saying is, I think it's a reflex with Rick. The individual situation has little to do with it where he's concerned. And Rick invents his own reality, so things like morals can't get in the way.

But that in no way excuses his tendency to be a complete scumbag.

[Cam63]

Well, Rick is bringing in big names like some guy who met Lou Ferrigno and another guy who can kinda sorta draw Bart Simpson!

Gail

Stan Lee and Matt Groening !?

Me impressed !

[Inkpot1965]

I once was employed as Head Boob Fluffer on the set of the motion picture, Wild, Wild West. I wound up fracturing both my wrists, collecting comp, and was eventually replaced by a machine that did my job for half the pay. My name was withdrawn from the end credits, and to this day, Wil Smith won't return my calls.

DAMN YOU, SALMA HAYEK!!:evilangry

But what a way to go

[Cam63]

Y'all got a problem with country music, son..? :evilangry

I like Country and Eastern.

[Papergirl]

He treats his "employees" like indentured servants. WORSE, actually.

Fucking cockroach turd.

Paul, after hearing about the FAMILIES and CHILDREN he has ACTIVELY TRIED TO HURT, I can't see how anyone here can feel anything BUT uncontrolled rage and hatred for this slime bucket posing as a human. Yes, dragging its (I refuse to call the Dickless Wonder a "he" any longer, that would imply it's a man, or at least male, and we all know it's neither) family and children into it is wrong, I agree. However, the Dickless Wonder has MORE than earned every insult and bit of vitriol thrown at it and then some.

~Bev

[TCJohnson]

Somebody has made Cesar aware of Mark Waid's generous offer, right?

[Cam63]

Annnnd... Just when you thought that the Chips Ahoy! commercial was awful, I'll do my OWN version of "Don't you want me, baaaaaaaaaby... Don't you want me oooohhhhhh!!"

People will pay HUGE money to shut me up...

~Bev

No... You sound great, Skipp'.

*Reaches for duct tape*

[Papergirl]

No... You sound great, Skipp'.

*Reaches for duct tape*
Get away from me with that duct tape, or you'll be swimming with the sharks as I sing "Wildfire" badly and through a megaphone.

~Bev

[Cam63]

Tis a mutiny, boys ! Charge, lads !

Um... Where'd they go ?



...Shit.

...Just you and me huh, Skipp' ?

[singoalla]

I like Country and Eastern.


David Bowie all the way bay-bay

[Papergirl]

Tis a mutiny, boys ! Charge, lads !

Um... Where'd they go ?



...Shit.

...Just you and me huh, Skipp' ?
Yes. And I have a sharp, pointy sword to poke in your back as you stumble off the plank... :evilsmile

~Bev

[Cam63]

Well, yuh gotta go sometime.

[JTPencils]

Get away from me with that duct tape, or you'll be swimming with the sharks as I sing "Wildfire" badly and through a megaphone.

~Bev

Gads not that! "She ran and called him Willllllllllllllllllllllldfire... *splash*...."

[Inkpot1965]

Yes. And I have a sharp, pointy sword to poke in your back as you stumble off the plank... :evilsmile

~Bev

We should get along fine. I penciled two issues of the pirate book Dead Men Tell No Tales. I have tons of reference on pirates. Sometimes I can't help talking like a pirate. Arrrr, ye scurvy bastard. See?

[JTPencils]

We should get along fine. I penciled two issues of the pirate book Dead Men Tell No Tales. I have tons of reference on pirates. Sometimes I can't help talking like a pirate. Arrrr, ye scurvy bastard. See?

But when said with a southern accent... it somehow loses it's punch. Donchaknow.

[Papergirl]

Gads not that! "She ran and called him Willllllllllllllllllllllldfire... *splash*...."
My evil knows no bounds. :evilsmile

~Bev

[Jared H.]

I once was employed as Head Boob Fluffer on the set of the motion picture, Wild, Wild West. I wound up fracturing both my wrists, collecting comp, and was eventually replaced by a machine that did my job for half the pay. My name was withdrawn from the end credits, and to this day, Wil Smith won't return my calls.

DAMN YOU, SALMA HAYEK!!:evilangry

I hate you. (http://hayeknoclass.ytmnd.com/)


Giggity.

[Papergirl]

We should get along fine. I penciled two issues of the pirate book Dead Men Tell No Tales. I have tons of reference on pirates. Sometimes I can't help talking like a pirate. Arrrr, ye scurvy bastard. See?
Ooooh! I must see these! :D

~Bev

[Cam63]

if Matt Doc Martin dies...

http://mitheral.ca/images/Polaroid/kitten_die.jpg



I am going to look now...there better be LOTS of bids on my auction.

The kitten's pretty safe.

The hammer on the Browning aint cocked.

[JTPencils]

The kitten's pretty safe.

The hammer on the Browning aint cocked.

And I think the safety's on, too.

[Inkpot1965]

Ooooh! I must see these! :D

~Bev

You bring the rum, I'll bring the pics.

[Cam63]

If I don't hit at least $200 the kittens won't be all that get it....


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/eurotransient/kitten20with20a20gun.jpg

I notice kittens are fans of the 9mm pistol.

[Inkpot1965]

But when said with a southern accent... it somehow loses it's punch. Donchaknow.

Ya'll scurvy bastards! I'm afixin' ta keelhaul yer ass up against muh pirate ship. YEEHAAAA!

[G-Spot]

I see he's changed the "free give-away" text again...

"Paid weekend admission includes FREE collectable (CBR) COMIC BOOK REJECTS SO-SCREWED™ glass! Be the first on your block to actually know what STUPID Comic Book Rejects So-Screwed looks like and is all about! No, we're not poking anyone that actually reads and enjoys comics in the eye with a sharp stick. This simply addresses the people that need a spotlight shined on them!"

Anyone else get the feeling that this is his new way of sounding off against this board...since he's set his own ramblings to "private" now (@ MySpace) and was banned here?

Whatta putz.

[Papergirl]

You bring the rum, I'll bring the pics.
DEAL!!! :D

~Bev

[Papergirl]

I notice kittens are fans of the 9mm pistol.
All the better to blow ducky brains all over the park bench.

~Bev

[Cam63]

I wonder how they'd go handling explosives ?

[JTPencils]

DEAL!!! :D

~Bev

Gads, this just smacks of the old chestnut "Would you like to come to my place to see my etchings??"... blech!

[KevinTBrown]

Get away from me with that duct tape, or you'll be swimming with the sharks as I sing "Wildfire" badly and through a megaphone.

~Bev

But... but.... but duct tape can be soooooo much fun when used under the proper circumstances. ;) Trust me.

[JTPencils]

All the better to blow ducky brains all over the park bench.

~Bev

Well... to be honest, the ducks DID ask for it. They are the stool pigeons of the aquatic fowl set.

[Cam63]

In this case, " Wildfire " with duct tape added, would be a vast improvement.

[Inkpot1965]

DEAL!!! :D

~Bev

Are pirates allowed to drool?

[Cam63]

Well... to be honest, the ducks DID ask for it. They are the stool pigeons of the aquatic fowl set.

I wondered about the tiny web foot shaped cement shoes sometimes used by gangster types..

[Inkpot1965]

Gads, this just smacks of the old chestnut "Would you like to come to my place to see my etchings??"... blech!

You being a married man, you can just vent your frustration into your art. Heh, heh.....

[Cam63]

Are pirates allowed to drool?

It's in the union agreement.

[singoalla]

When Rick gets arrested for not having paid any of his court settlements, can we make him walk the plank?

Completely symbolic of course, wouldn't want the sharks to get indigestion..

[Inkpot1965]

When Rick gets arrested for not having paid any of his court settlements, can we make him walk the plank?

Completely symbolic of course, wouldn't want the sharks to get indigestion..

We'll have to petition our Congresspeople to reinstate the debtor's prison. Then we can see true justice done.

[Cam63]

Sharks can stomach most things.

...Except Aussie abalone divers.

[KevinTBrown]

We'll have to petition our Congresspeople to reinstate the debtor's prison. Then we can see true justice done.

Hm, I actually know a few people who have dungeons that we can throw him into.....

:evilsmile

[JTPencils]

But... but.... but duct tape can be soooooo much fun when used under the proper circumstances. ;) Trust me.

True... just ask these guys...

http://www.wpt.org/blog/uploaded_images/redblog5-759068.jpg

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/30052720/Images/-tim-allen-associatedentertainmentcom.jpg

[Cam63]

We'll have to petition our Congresspeople to reinstate the debtor's prison. Then we can see true justice done.

We could force him to wash and change his clothes daily.

[JTPencils]

You being a married man, you can just vent your frustration into your art. Heh, heh.....

Happily married!! (she reads these sometimes... ) "Hi Honey!" (waving frantically)

[singoalla]

We'll have to petition our Congresspeople to reinstate the debtor's prison. Then we can see true justice done.

Complete with daily rotten egg and tomato throwings?

am suddenly reminded of the stoning scene in life of brian

[MacQuarrie]

Somebody has made Cesar aware of Mark Waid's generous offer, right?

I posted it on Unscrewed for him.

[Inkpot1965]

We could force him to wash and change his clothes daily.

Might have to have his Batman Underoos surgically removed at this point.

[Inkpot1965]

Happily married!! (she reads these sometimes... ) "Hi Honey!" (waving frantically)

WHIPPED.

Hi, Suzie!!

[singoalla]

We could force him to wash and change his clothes daily.

That would deplete our fresh water supply across the globe.

I recommend a body transplant.

[Inkpot1965]

Complete with daily rotten egg and tomato throwings?

am suddenly reminded of the stoning scene in life of brian

And Mason jar to catch rain water.

[singoalla]

Might have to have his Batman Underoos surgically removed at this point.

Now I will require therapy. Just the thought of my dear Batman anywhere near Rick's crotch... mommy make it stop! ~bawls~

[JTPencils]

WHIPPED.

Hi, Suzie!!

Whips and chains and handcuffs "oh my!"... (oops... did I say that in my outside voice?)

Remember lad, she's gonna be cooking yer meals when you visit! (plus... it's Susie... I typed it once with a Z... man oh man... did I hear about THAT!)

[Inkpot1965]

Now I will require therapy. Just the thought of my dear Batman anywhere near Rick's crotch... mommy make it stop! ~bawls~

Jeff Austin [keeping the psychiatric community in business for 41 years]

[Inkpot1965]

Whips and chains and handcuffs "oh my!"... (oops... did I say that in my outside voice?)

Remember lad, she's gonna be cooking yer meals when you visit! (plus... it's Susie... I typed it once with a Z... man oh man... did I hear about THAT!)

But you're married to her. I'm not held to the same standards. And besides, she already knows I'm a bad influence.

[JTPencils]

But you're married to her. I'm not held to the same standards. And besides, she already knows I'm a bad influence.

Nah, she just said you're "bad"... it's all those off color jokes. She just doesn't get "blue material" comedy.

[Inkpot1965]

Nah, she just said you're "bad"... it's all those off color jokes. She just doesn't get "blue material" comedy.

Long as she laughs, man. That's the goal

[JTPencils]

Long as she laughs, man. That's the goal

As long as I'm around, she'll always be laughing (wait, that didn't sound right... hold on... er...)

[the4thpip]

I see he's changed the "free give-away" text again...



Anyone else get the feeling that this is his new way of sounding off against this board...since he's set his own ramblings to "private" now (@ MySpace) and was banned here?

Whatta putz.

Seems like Dinkle is still reading every single post here. Maybe I should post more images of naked French rugby players.

[NatGertler]

I once was employed as Head Boob Fluffer on the set of the motion picture, Wild, Wild West.Hey, I worked on that movie... you think I'd remember you fluffing my boobs!

--Nat (who had long hair until they cut it for that movie... and hasn't had it long since. Wish it was for a better movie!)

[NatGertler]

Yeah, and so we see Olney threatening someone with a lawsuit for daring to try to collect money long since owed.

Rick: the proper respose to owing someone money is to pay them, not to threated to sic your Giant Invisible Lawyer Friends™ on them. Take the time you're spending on your internet posts, take the time you're spending reading this thread, and get a job flipping burgers or whatever else you can do. Money clears debts a lot more effectively than hollow-ringing legal threats.

[JTPencils]

Yeah, and so we see Olney threatening someone with a lawsuit for daring to try to collect money long since owed.

Rick: the proper respose to owing someone money is to pay them, not to threated to sic your Giant Invisible Lawyers™ on them. Take the time you're spending on your internet posts, take the time you're spending reading this thread, and get a job flipping burgers or whatever else you can do. Money clears debts a lot more effectively than hollow-ringing legal threats.

Nat, you really want him handling food like that??

As for his lawsuit threats. It's a little like a loop film isn't it? The plots the same, just the actor's involved are different!

[DocAbsurd]

Here's a real kick inna head:

Moby is trying to make in-roads back into the small press community (the same community he called a 'clique' and supposedly washed his hands of back in December); and in some of the Yahoo groups, he's only more than happy to buy as many publications as he can get his pre-washed hands on.

So, he's got the money to buy comics (knowing damn well there aren't many comp copies to go around so he can scrounge reading material that way) but he's been 'advised' not to waste the effort on the actual people he owes.

Kinda like getting a credit card and using it to buy a new HD-teevee rather than paying off the home theatre system you got a few months ago.

Y'gotta little brown on your nose there, Moby.

[Sarah Beach]

Cesar posted this at the Unscrewed! site, but I just felt that his exchange with the vile one should be shared here as well. I deleted (I think I got all of them) Cesar's last name... in case he didn't want that posted (though it IS there on his original post)... out of respect for the guy. He was the best man at my wedding,... we've been pals for along long time. (Though don't ask him how long, he forgot when he made the speech at the reception... but that's another story).

As you can see... I'm the point man in Slime sucker's attacks here (which makes me demand a recount for the "Dirty Dozen"...!) as to receiving his "leggal wrath". For my "nonsense"... (since Jan 23 at least! How slow are the legal braintrust's he's hired?) BTW... Jeff... see? You got a mention in there too! So he hasn't forgotten ya!!

I know a lot of you felt bad before reading about Cesar's situation (and I can assure you, he's a proud Hispanic male... so it takes a bit to open up like that)... but I just felt that the ranting one's back and forth with him (before Cesar even joined up), should be made public... if anything... to be copied and tossed into the Olney vaults!!

I'll let the writers amongst you, tear apart the horribly mangled English, as well as the loopy logic of Sir Vile. I only posted what was there.

JT thanks for posting that here. I hadn't been to Unscrewed! yet today.

My mouth fell open at his comment about Chuck ('cause, you know, he's a friend). But the immense NERVE of the paramecium! Because really! It does NOT take months and weeks to do even a preliminary tracking of an IP, especially if one has cause. (Heck, I once tracked an IP back to a specific dorm desk in under 2 days - a troll on Dixonverse several years ago.) He's full of crap. And his propensity for paranoia and assuming that one person is someone else using a screenname -- it's silly. (He once made the assumption that a Dixonverse poster - who has ALWAYS used his real name as his screenname - was using a pseudonym. Because isn't that what everyone does?)

But the rest of it???? He keeps doing this, even after we've proven we're serious about the legal side of things? That we, in fact, have a far better grasp of "the real world" than he does? AAAAAaggggghhhhh!

[Sarah Beach]

I see he's changed the "free give-away" text again...
"Paid weekend admission includes FREE collectable (CBR) COMIC BOOK REJECTS SO-SCREWED™ glass! Be the first on your block to actually know what STUPID Comic Book Rejects So-Screwed looks like and is all about! No, we're not poking anyone that actually reads and enjoys comics in the eye with a sharp stick. This simply addresses the people that need a spotlight shined on them!"

Anyone else get the feeling that this is his new way of sounding off against this board...since he's set his own ramblings to "private" now (@ MySpace) and was banned here?

Whatta putz.

Awwwww. It means he read MY little story, and got the point (stuck in HIS eye)! I'm soooooo honored!

[TomStillwell]

If I were just some random person checking out a con in my area with no knowledge of Rick or his history, I'd be totally put off by his looney rambling on MMC site.

I'd look once and write him off as a kook.

[DocAbsurd]

Cesar presented himself as rational, insightful, almost apologetic in his correspondence with Moby. There was nothing antagonistic or confrontational, apart from his 'unreasonable' demands Moby pay up.

And how does the Flatulent One respond?

'Lawyer!'

'Sock-puppet!'

'Want back in? Then beg me!'

WTF!?!

And though I never bothered saving his inane email rantings, what he wrote to Cesar shows explicitly his mindset of world: you're either against him, or you will be against him.

That's why he sends those 'warnings' at the bottom of emails to his friends; that's why he archives emails from friendly correspondence (which are either stored in the computer that was destroyed or can't be found at the moment); that's why everyone must sign an NDA.

Gotta be mighty lonely when there's a conspiracy around every corner.

[Calliope's Comics]

If I were just some random person checking out a con in my area with no knowledge of Rick or his history, I'd be totally put off by his looney rambling on MMC site.

I'd look once and write him off as a kook.


Plus you could just go to the Big Apple Con being held at the same time in NY and actually see celebrities and real comic book artists. I think the MoCCA is also holding a gallery showing that weekend tied into comic books as well. And these two conventions will not be held in a High School Gymnasium.

[AIPman1]

Here's a bit of fun. Some of you may know about the Comic Artists Guild (CAG) - Keith Murphy started it in NY, and it's spread to many chapters across the country. The CAG has member dues and local meetings, etc.

Our friend Jason Dube just posted this on the CAG yahoo site:

Starting a new FREE comicbook creators group for those living in Sacramento. The group
will meet once a week for about an hour in various locations in Sacramento, CA. to discuss
news, events, tips, and up-coming conventions. For seasoned pros or new comers to the
comic book industry. Follow the link below to join up directly...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sacramentocomictalent/


I replied with:

Wow, slap the CAG in the face with THAT. What style.

Aren’t you the Jason Dube that’s working with Rick Olney? PHeh.

Go, be "FREE."

What kind of creep goes into a group with hundreds of paying members and says "hey join my group, come to my meetings, I'm FREE!!!"

Oh yea, friends of OLNEY!!!!

[Gail Simone]

Cesar posted this at the Unscrewed! site, but I just felt that his exchange with the vile one should be shared here as well. I deleted (I think I got all of them) Cesar's last name... in case he didn't want that posted (though it IS there on his original post)... out of respect for the guy. He was the best man at my wedding,... we've been pals for along long time. (Though don't ask him how long, he forgot when he made the speech at the reception... but that's another story).

As you can see... I'm the point man in Slime sucker's attacks here (which makes me demand a recount for the "Dirty Dozen"...!) as to receiving his "leggal wrath". For my "nonsense"... (since Jan 23 at least! How slow are the legal braintrust's he's hired?) BTW... Jeff... see? You got a mention in there too! So he hasn't forgotten ya!!

I know a lot of you felt bad before reading about Cesar's situation (and I can assure you, he's a proud Hispanic male... so it takes a bit to open up like that)... but I just felt that the ranting one's back and forth with him (before Cesar even joined up), should be made public... if anything... to be copied and tossed into the Olney vaults!!

I'll let the writers amongst you, tear apart the horribly mangled English, as well as the loopy logic of Sir Vile. I only posted what was there.



I've known vomit that had more integrity than Rick.


Disgusting. It's like watching roadkill after the maggots get ahold of it.

Makes me sick to read his bullshit.

Gail

[Gail Simone]

I see he's changed the "free give-away" text again...



Anyone else get the feeling that this is his new way of sounding off against this board...since he's set his own ramblings to "private" now (@ MySpace) and was banned here?

Whatta putz.


I think it's funny that he can't even manage a cohesive sentence in English.

Gail

[JTPencils]

I've known vomit that had more integrity than Rick.


Disgusting. It's like watching roadkill after the maggots get ahold of it.

Makes me sick to read his bullshit.

Gail

Gail, I couldn't agree more.

I just felt it had to be shown here. Hope you weren't eating when you saw it... would be a shame to kill one's appetite like that.

Though, it COULD be a whole new successful diet! "New... The Olney Diet... read his diatribes, and watch the pounds just MELT away!!"