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<DIV>I agree, I pretty much despise "web" comics that are basically the same vertically aligned boards scanned and posted on the internet. I mean, it's not even the same size as the screen. I'm much more of a fan of Scott McCloud and Cat Garza's strips... also "Pup" on Serializer.net is a good example.</DIV>
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<DIV>Buy a back-issue of Groo from your local comic book store for $1.50 - $5.00. Subscribe to one of the webcomics sites for $2.95 for one month. Enjoy them simultaneously, and be happy. :-)</DIV>
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<DIV>- Tyler Sticka</DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"><FONT face=Arial>As far as Virtual Groo goes, I prefer not to go<BR>against Sergio and Mark's wishes. Why would I support<BR>the illegal downloading of Groo material stolen from<BR>folks who have been nothing but kind and generous to<BR>us, and who have supported our fannish extremes with<BR>great enthusiasm?!<BR><BR>I know, most of you don't consider it stealing, but<BR>whether you do or not, please be respectful of Sergio<BR>and Mark's wishes, both of whom DO see the downloading<BR>of their life's work without permission as<BR>intellectual theft. Wanting something and not being<BR>able to get it legally is no reason to disrespect<BR>Sergio and Mark. <BR><BR>As far as whether or not comics are "better" in print<BR>or cyberspace, I think content created for paper is<BR>superior in the original media. However, as Nate<BR>pointed out, there are a LOT of comics out there<BR>created specifically FOR online consumption that are<BR>MEANT for online consumption. There's some great stuff<BR>out there!!!<BR><BR>Instead of downloading material that the creators feel<BR>is stealing from them, please search out the virtual<BR>comics that are created for the web, such as those<BR>created by Our Man Nate. Enjoy!!!<BR><BR>HEY NATE, please post to the Groop the various sites<BR>where your material can be found, as well as links to<BR>other online comics you think we'll enjoy. <BR><BR>Likewise, why don't the rest of you give us some<BR>online comic links to follow as well? This would be<BR>Most ON-topic and a worthwhile use of this forum. <BR><BR>How about it?</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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