Let's Talk Unscrewed/The Unscrewed! Charity and You.

[TomStillwell]

does this organization do anything else? like preventive measures (informing artist, and writers about way to protect their work?

is this a profit, non-profit, pr not for profit organization?

Yes, as already stated we educate them on how contracts work, what their rights are, and the facts on intellectual property. We also keep a database of publishers with reviews, either good or bad, to help freelancers when chosing gigs.

We are a non-profit organization. All donations go to help freelancers in one way or another.

[section 8]

in that case have you thought of applying for any sort of Federal grant? a cause such as this would take a fair amount of strain off of the already over worked legal system, i have no doubt you'd be approved.

[TomStillwell]

in that case have you thought of applying for any sort of Federal grant? a cause such as this would take a fair amount of strain off of the already over worked legal system, i have no doubt you'd be approved.

Probably not. The sad fact is that most freelancers never sue when stiffed. They usually just eat the loss and chalk it up to "paying dues" in the comic industry. Even with us paying filing costs and assisting with the suit, people are still hesistant to file.

It's an attitude we're trying to change but I don't see us as taking a burden away from the courts through education.

[section 8]

an ounce of prevention.... couldn't hurt to draft a proposal.

[Cam63]

Threats of violence jus' don' geddit done anymore.

[TomStillwell]

[Crowley]

Everyone coming to Chicago should swing by and say hi to us at the booth. Donations get you a free sketch from me.

[section 8]

ok i got an idea for a Logo you could use, who do i PM it to?

[MacQuarrie]

ok i got an idea for a Logo you could use, who do i PM it to?

me. email jim@jimmacq.com

Thanks!

[JTPencils]

Mac, I sent you an email... just thought I'd mention here so you'd be on the lookout for it.

Thanks!

[Lester C.]

The list is incomplete. People who make unscrewed happen like Tom and Mr. Maquarrie should be on that list.

[Ben Morgan]

Jim MacQuarrie is on that list Lester

[MacQuarrie]

The list is incomplete. People who make unscrewed happen like Tom and Mr. Maquarrie should be on that list.

The message preceding that list is coming from Tom; if I'd had any say in it, I wouldn't have been listed, since it's a little self-serving to thank ourselves for contributing. I appreciate that Tom mentioned me, but the truth is he does most of the heavy lifting around here.

[THEDOC]

I know that list is from a while ago, but as I like to give attention to UnScrewed, could I reprint that in my books? I can add Tom via PhotoShop. Whatever happened to the Anthology?

[sk716]

The Unscrewed! website has been totally rebuilt. There were a lot of bugs in the previous version of the site that just made it a constant battle to keep running smoothly. The new version will have all new bugs but hopefully not the kind of bugs that prevent people for being able to register.

http://www.unscrewedcomic.com

There is also a new Unscrewed! store up over at Zazzle:

http://www.zazzle.com/unscrewed

Give Unscrewed! to a loved one this holiday season!