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Writer of Penny and Aggie, Fans (also called Faans), Rip & Teri, Search Engine Funnies and A History of Webcomics. Experienced webcomics editor, currently seeking full-time work and working on strange and interesting new things...Monday, April 24, 2006
Don't Throw Out Those Blue Ribbons.
Staying out of Reading today after all. Work to catch up on.
The Meanwhilepod.com domain works better than ever now.
Comixpedia got me worked up into a lather over the attempt to censor Jeffrey Rowland's strip about
Dov Charney. Jeffrey pointed out to me that it had already been resolved peacefully, at least in his reality, which, of course, supercedes actual reality.
But this kind of made me think. Comixpedia.org says that "webcomics censorship is virtually nonexistent," and compared to the draconian policies of newspapers and the heyday of the Comics Code, that's true. But by an objective standard, you don't have to look too hard to find examples of the practice.
Lore Sjoberg recently raised concerns about the close relationship between webcomics and T-shirt manufacturers, and I could easily believe that Charney saying to himself, "Hey, I pay Rowland's SALARY. Let's get a little RESPECT, eh?"
Wherever speech has power, those in power will attempt to control it. Webcomics are still a new and largely unspoiled wilderness, their medium does give them certain home-team advantages, but censors are going to start hacking away at the rainforest if we let them. The CBLDF-- or someone-- is going to call for your support on issues like this, soon enough. When they do... help us protect our environment, eh?
The Meanwhilepod.com domain works better than ever now.
Comixpedia got me worked up into a lather over the attempt to censor Jeffrey Rowland's strip about
Dov Charney. Jeffrey pointed out to me that it had already been resolved peacefully, at least in his reality, which, of course, supercedes actual reality.
But this kind of made me think. Comixpedia.org says that "webcomics censorship is virtually nonexistent," and compared to the draconian policies of newspapers and the heyday of the Comics Code, that's true. But by an objective standard, you don't have to look too hard to find examples of the practice.
Lore Sjoberg recently raised concerns about the close relationship between webcomics and T-shirt manufacturers, and I could easily believe that Charney saying to himself, "Hey, I pay Rowland's SALARY. Let's get a little RESPECT, eh?"
Wherever speech has power, those in power will attempt to control it. Webcomics are still a new and largely unspoiled wilderness, their medium does give them certain home-team advantages, but censors are going to start hacking away at the rainforest if we let them. The CBLDF-- or someone-- is going to call for your support on issues like this, soon enough. When they do... help us protect our environment, eh?
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Lore Sjoberg recently raised concerns about the close relationship between webcomics and T-shirt manufacturers, and I could easily believe that Charney saying to himself, "Hey, I pay Rowland's SALARY. Let's get a little RESPECT, eh?"
Which brings to mind Paul O'Brien's column on product placement in print comics. That's one avenue to revenue I don't think I've seen discussed for webcomics yet, but someone's bound to try it eventually. ;)
Which brings to mind Paul O'Brien's column on product placement in print comics. That's one avenue to revenue I don't think I've seen discussed for webcomics yet, but someone's bound to try it eventually. ;)
Censorship attempts go on regularly in webcomics. They're called "wangs" or "fanboy rampages". Dont kid yourself they're anything but.
I'll give that one a pass, G... I think there is a difference between those and "remove this or we will sue you," but it's true that there are some subtler attempts to stifle speech.
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