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By: Comics Worth Reading » Why I Still Boycott Avatar

Comics Worth Reading » Why I Still Boycott Avatar — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:14:52 +0000

[...] Just something to remember, given recent discussions about unethical publisher behavior… Avatar and publisher William Christensen has a long history of similar actions (over ten [...]

By: Danny Donovan

Danny Donovan — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:01:46 +0000

Thanks for blogging this Johanna. The anthology is set to hit shelves in time for this summer’s convention. We’re already underway for our auction plans, and thus far we’ve gotten a TREMENDOUS response from the creative professional community.

I cannot thank everyone enough for supporting our actions by letting people know we exist. ;)

Thanks!

By: Nat Gertler

Nat Gertler — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:43:04 +0000

…and that this is a matter not just of Olney, but of showing bad actors that the community is willing to see that justice is done.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:03:46 +0000

That point’s been raised, Paul, but there seems to be a feeling that Olney’s skated on consequences of his actions too often.

By: Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:22:55 +0000

From the “About” page:

“In the short month since Gail began this monstrous thread, over 7500 replies have been posted, dozens upon dozens upon dozens of what have become known as ‘Onley’s Orphans’ have been identified, and debts accrued by him are approximated between $60,000 and $100,000.”

Hmm. I don’t know anything about Olney’s personal circumstances, but has anyone actually given any thought to the question of whether he has this sort of money? Because if not, suing him might just be throwing good money after bad.

By: notintheface

notintheface — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:05:06 +0000

Hey, if it gets rid of that God-awful logo……