Brad Guigar (Evil Inc. and Webcomics.com) joins the crew for this week’s discussion. For bringing you the news, we have Thomas Revor, Eric Kimball, Alex Heberling, and Jason Strawsburg!
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Top Stories
Stan Lee launches his own comic convention
Original Source: CNN Geek Out Blog
Comic Con in Dubai
Original Source: Time Out Dubai
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Buzz
Tommy Lee Edwards assembles “Brandon Generator” with Edgar Wright
Original Source: Comic Book Resources
Marvel opens digital comics store front
Original Source: Robot 6, Comic Book Resources
DC Comics to add more digital-first content
Original Source: Robot 6, Comic Book Resources
C2E2: The Kickstarter panel – Turning it into a Living
Original Source: Bleeding Cool
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Business
The Future of online media is many different revenue streams
Original Source: GiGaOM
Google+ may allow 3rd party aps
Original Source: GiGaOM
The benefit of having comments even if they are bad
Original Source: GiGaOM
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Legal
Netflix creates pro-CISPA super-PAC?
Original Source: RT.Com
Additionally: Though Netflix Denies the claim. (RT.com)
What is CISPA anyway?
Original Source: GiGaOM
They can’t all be SOPA: Are webizens ready to fight with nuance?
Original Source: GiGaOM
Arizona’s anti-trolling law pulled
Original Source: Robot 6
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Education
Do it yourself print making
Original Source: Making Comics
Brief history of the word Webcomic
Original Source: MTV Geek
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People
Interview with Brad Guigar
Original Source: Fleen
A second Brad Guigar interview
Original Source: MTV Geek
Alan Moore calls the Comic Industry a bunch of Gangsters on British TV
Found via: Comics Alliance – Original Source: Bleeding Cool
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Tidbits
Gunnerkrigg Court wins march mix madness
Original Source: ComicMix
Eric Stephenson: “The sky is not falling”
Original Source: The Beat
Digital Comics Resources: The End of Comics as we know it – or not
Original Source: Comic Book Resources
About Comics goes digital only
Original Source: The Beat
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Oddities
Cosmetic ads in the Marvel App
Original Source: Bleeding Cool
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You can buy DC comics on Amazon’s website.
>Kindle Books
>Comics & Graphic Novels
Though they don’t have that many at the moment.
Hey everyone
The best way to deal with trolls and haters is to SINCERELY acknowledge them, thank them and validate them. It’s very important to NOT be dismissive, condescending or underestimate them, cuz there’s enough of that on the internet as it is. Ignoring them and/or reacting to them negatively doesn’t help anyone, and only reinforces their tendencies to act out.
They’re usually just trying to be funny and have fun, but sometimes they do have an agenda. So maintain your dignity at all times and treat them as you would a fan. It’s awesome how often trolls and haters turn out to be nice, helpful and insightful people.
The only drawback is that this can take serious amounts of time, so choose the types of people you want to respond to very carefully!
Take care,
Stef
http://sarahzero.com