Welcome to the new URL and the newly-named "Blather 'Bout Burl."
I've spent the better part of my available time the last two days changing the site around in response to Ms. Larson's copyright request. So you'll have to pardon me for not posting. I'll get back into the swing of things in the next few days.
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3 comments:
treedweller said...
How about "Attacking an asshat?"
But seriously, Jules, way to protect the integrity of your product. If not for this action, someone might have noticed how badly it sucks.
04 September, 2006 21:51
Anonymous said...
Well, it's not exactly that the Dinette Set sucks. Far from it. At first glance, it may seem that it sucks. But upon deeper reflection, it is a highly intellectual and existential commentary on the nature of being.
I think its possible that Ms. Larson is just concerned that she'll get painted as an effete liberal. Who knows. Myself, I shall continue to read the commentary and think of Ms. Larson with venom each and every time I am required to click that extra link.
To Ms. Larson, I say: thbbt.
05 September, 2006 06:07
Jim C. said...
I'm not surprised Julie asked you to remove the cartoons. Plenty of other cartoonists (and their syndicates) have done the same.
On the other hand, Julie really is reaching on "marketing" grounds. You know, since it's not my money, I'd like to see her sue over the words "Dinette Set" - after she's done with you maybe she can sue Ethan Allen!
And if you're reading, Julie, honey, let me tell you a little something about marketing:
There is only one thing worse being noticed, and that is NOT being noticed.
05 September, 2006 08:36
pantsman said...
Well that's unfortunate...but it only makes sense, as Ms. Larson's comics consistently prove she has no sense of humor.
05 September, 2006 10:04
Martin said...
I love that her "syndicate " is involved as well. That sounds so exciting...and dangerous. Watch your back!
05 September, 2006 16:57
The Dinette Set artist is threatening to sue.
'Thank you for writing regarding content posted on
http://dinettesetdeconstruction.blogspot.com. We would like to confirm
that we have received and reviewed your inquiry dated 09/01/06.' Google
As author/creator and owner of all rights to The Dinette Set, I plan on pursuing compensation for use of your use of my cartoon, The Dinette Set on a daily basis on your Dinette Set Deconstruction blog . This includes the daily posted cartoon as well as the access yo all the archives posted for repeasted viewing every day. My cartoons can only be reproduced with my permission as well as Creators Syndicate with compensation per cartoon per use.
I will also pursue avenues which pertain to content and purpose of your blog. Marketing and Sales are costly ventures as well as the ownership, production and legal representaion required.
I have contacted a lawyer to review your use of my cartoon's name on your blog and the daily critique of my property, The Dinette Set. My syndicate is now involved as well.
You can either remove it immediately or wait until I move further on this matter.
Julie Larson
Creator of The Dinette Set
julars1@thedinetteset.comI'm taking the comment at face value, assuming it is real and not just someone having fun.
I have removed all reproductions of the comics from the site. Ms. Larson owns all rights, has requested I not reproduce the comic, and I will honor that request. I have modified all posts so they link to the comic rather than display it. I will follow that convention from this point onward.
UPDATE: After sleeping on this, I decided I will also modify the name of the blog, per Ms. Larson's request. I'm not sure what the legal implications are of using the name of the strip in the name of the blog, but I'm not over-concerned regarding the exact name and if it simplifies my life, it's an easy change. If anyone has a good suggestion for a name feel free to put it in the comments.
posted by DaveyK at 11:38 PM on Sep 03 2006
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03 September 2006
Meta-Post: Legal Action
The Dinette Set artist is threatening to sue.
'Thank you for writing regarding content posted on
http://dinettesetdeconstruction.blogspot.com. We would like to confirm
that we have received and reviewed your inquiry dated 09/01/06.' Google
As author/creator and owner of all rights to The Dinette Set, I plan on pursuing compensation for use of your use of my cartoon, The Dinette Set on a daily basis on your Dinette Set Deconstruction blog . This includes the daily posted cartoon as well as the access yo all the archives posted for repeasted viewing every day. My cartoons can only be reproduced with my permission as well as Creators Syndicate with compensation per cartoon per use.
I will also pursue avenues which pertain to content and purpose of your blog. Marketing and Sales are costly ventures as well as the ownership, production and legal representaion required.
I have contacted a lawyer to review your use of my cartoon's name on your blog and the daily critique of my property, The Dinette Set. My syndicate is now involved as well.
You can either remove it immediately or wait until I move further on this matter.
Julie Larson
Creator of The Dinette Set
julars1@thedinetteset.com
I'm taking the comment at face value, assuming it is real and not just someone having fun.
I have removed all reproductions of the comics from the site. Ms. Larson owns all rights, has requested I not reproduce the comic, and I will honor that request. I have modified all posts so they link to the comic rather than display it. I will follow that convention from this point onward.
UPDATE: After sleeping on this, I decided I will also modify the name of the blog, per Ms. Larson's request. I'm not sure what the legal implications are of using the name of the strip in the name of the blog, but I'm not over-concerned regarding the exact name and if it simplifies my life, it's an easy change. If anyone has a good suggestion for a name feel free to put it in the comments.
// posted by DaveyK @ 11:38 PM
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