Re: Cartoon "Improved"

Also, you've probably noticed that TFMO is doing a whole series on you based on your apparent failure to accept Glenn Beck's 9 Principles. That's probably the gayest thing I've ever seen.

On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:

Confederates responded again:

http://trueslant.com/barrettbrown/2009/10/27/league-of-the-south-denounces-myself-charles-johnson-for-picking-on-racist/

On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Charles Johnson <charles@littlegreenfootballs.com> wrote:

Yeah, that sounds interesting -- please let them know I'd be interested in discussing that.

CJ

On Oct 26, 2009, at 7:17 PM, Barrett Brown wrote:

Hey, if you're looking to make some extra money with pretty much zero extra work, you should consider writing for True/Slant. They pay $250 a month just for being a contributor - as in, you don't have to write a single word to get that money. If you manage to get 15,000 hits in the space of a month, you get $500. If you get 100,000, you get $1,000. And you retain full rights to everything you post there - they just license it. Basically, you could sign up with them, cross-post some of your LGF post, and easily pull in $500 a month to spend on surf board wax or anti-stalker booby traps or whatever it is that you spend money on. Let me know if this interests you, in which case I'll get you in touch with Coates Bateman - they'd love to have you on board, I guarantee.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:24 PM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
Here's Christmas Ghost's unsurprisingly inane response to my challenge:

http://trueslant.com/barrettbrown/2009/10/26/epilogue-the-case-of-the-houses-that-may-or-may-not-be-blue-inside/

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Charles Johnson <charles@littlegreenfootballs.com> wrote:

Welcome to my world! I'm so gratified that I've been able to inspire so many people to really try to do things with their lives -- things like stalking me, registering fake account after fake account at my website, smearing me all over the web, creating cartoons and videos, and trying to find out my home address and phone number. Gives me a real sense of accomplishment, that I could lend some meaning to their shabby little lives.

CJ

On Oct 23, 2009, at 9:55 AM, Barrett Brown wrote:

It's just, I've heard of people who can't take a joke. This guy can't take an insult. He seemed to think I was actually telling him to change his cartoon to my version. I actually had to explain that I was making fun of him. I've been making fun of people for my entire life and I've never had this problem before.

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Charles Johnson <charles@littlegreenfootballs.com> wrote:

He's nuts all right -- but this guy is actually one of the more sane ones. If you really want to see some crazies, take a look at littlegreenfootballs2.com.

CJ

On Oct 23, 2009, at 6:47 AM, Barrett Brown wrote:

Sorry, should probably explain - I sent this guy his own cartoon back (the one about you) with the text re-written and the note "I fixed your comic strip."

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:

Look how fucking crazy this guy is. Not even the intelligent design people are this crazy. I can't believe how many fucked up and deranged enemies you have. I'm actually stunned at the craziness here.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: Cartoon "Improved"
To: tfmo@christmasghost.com

This is what's known as "parody." I didn't damage any of your "property" - rather, I altered a downloaded copy of your work as a means by which to make fun of you, then I sent you that new version as a joke. You'll be happy to learn that your original cartoon is safe and sound in your own possession. Welcome to America.

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:24 AM, <tfmo@christmasghost.com> wrote:
Well, how else do you describe it when someone takes part of your property
and scribbles all over it against your wishes? If I were to take one of
your articles, remove your writing and replace it with my own opinion,
would that not be much the same thing? Or if I went to your house and did
that on your kitchen wall?

If you have an objection to my cartoon, there's a couple of handy little
doo-dads called "e-mail" and "comment box." Feel free to voice your
opinion in either or both, but do not assume that because more people know
your name than mine that you have any authority to alter my work. You are
not my editor. You are not my boss. You are not my coworker. You are
not my partner. If you want me to draw a cartoon, then we can discuss
content and fees. Otherwise, kindly keep your hands to yourself.

Sincerely,

TFMo

> "Vandalizing?" Wow.
>
> On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 3:21 AM, <tfmo@christmasghost.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks. But I prefer it as is, as do people whom I hold in much higher
>> esteem. Perhaps your time might be better utilized by coming up with
>> your
>> own cartoon, instead of applying unsolicited, unnecessary, and unwanted
>> edits to mine.
>>
>> Or perhaps you could use your influence as a writer for such media as
>> Vanity Fair and Huffington Post to actually spread a little truth about
>> the blatant deception being committed by the White House and members of
>> the various media, instead of dickering around with a largely unknown
>> amateur political cartoonist/commentator's work?
>>
>> I'm not sure what artistic circles you associate with, but where I come
>> from, vandalizing another artist's work without their prior explicit
>> permission is a grave insult. Please bear this in mind the next time
>> you
>> decide to "improve" someone else's creation.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> TFMo
>>
>>
>