I've been overlooking a very important group in this account: other independent authors like myself. Sorry about that. I get caught up in my struggle and forget about others who may share some of my experiences. I just wanted to tell you that you do not need to fear TV stars or rock stars when they steal your work. It doesn't matter how rich or important they are, you may stand up to them and call them out online without any fear of physical harm or unjust incarceration. If I can't do anything to improve your lot before I die, you will still have to face the disease of internet crime, but such adversity helps to strengthen your character and make you more fit to stand in front of a large crowd. Don't let your enemies or detractors suck you into silly arguments that detract from your work's appeal if you can avoid it. In my case, it is necessary because of the support that thousands of crimes with my copyrighted work has received from the corporate media, which has cast an evil spell on the public that can often only be broken by making direct, blunt references to stars and their crimes. Above all, if you think your work might be good enough to make money, do not post it on the internet until you have solicited it through copyright and trademark lawyers. When corporate media like our local weekly, the Georgia Straight, to whom I once sent unsolicited cartoons of my own creation, say that they are not responsible for what happens to unsolicited work, what they are really saying is that they reserve the right to be irresponsible. This publication published all of the handful of cartoons I sent them between 1996 and 1999 without adding my name to them. I hope you found this note helpful and inspiring.
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