Man, screw Keenspot, seriously

Kitsch · Post by **Kitsch** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 3:34 am

MegaTokyo and Wendy are the only two I can think of...

John T · Post by **John T** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 5:13 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kitsch:
MegaTokyo and Wendy are the only two I can think of...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>MegaTokyo isn't on Keenspot. They got an invite, but they rejected it.------------------
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Kitsch · Post by **Kitsch** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 5:55 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
 MegaTokyo isn't on Keenspot. They got an invite, but they rejected it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Oops. I suck. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/redface.gif">

Gravity · Post by **Gravity** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 7:39 am

As far as anime related stuff goes on Keenspot, I'd wager to say that Sinfest reminds me more of BloomCounty then anything else. I even came across a few blatant rip offs in his archives. Personally, I think Sinfest deserves to be #1 over there, it's by far the best written and drawn strip on the Spot in my humble opinion. I dislike the anime boom thing that seems to be festering online, but I would disagree that Keenspot is littered with that. There's only one reaa anime strip I see there and it's EN--------------------
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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 8:52 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Howard:
 [QUOTE]
Well, I'll say this, Nate. You give good metaphor. Some of the phrases are a little tired ("bloated, festering carcass" has been beaten to death by others long before you arrived, for instance)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I don't really want to get involved, but I had to mention the image of someone beating a bloated, festering carcass - well, all I can say is Yum!(this was a notice from the department of non sequitor)
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Ryan J. Smith · Post by **Ryan J. Smith** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 9:38 am

Though I wouldn't put it so uh, strongly as Nate here put it, I do think that Keenspot is giving off the image that they're becoming geared toward anime-influenced stuff, and the other artists feel ignored. Although, I know that anime comics weren't put on just because they were anime, they were put on because they were good, and had good art. But on the other hand, I agree that if Chopping Block, Boxjam, and/or Sporkman aren't added next, I fear there's gonna be some bad stuff happening to innocent peoples' knees.------------------
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Ryan J. Smith · Post by **Ryan J. Smith** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 9:48 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gravity:

Let's face it, Keenspot is no greater system then what you have at Keenspace.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I'd have to disagree... Keenspot is greater, but not by much. I believe it's because Keenspot has a newsbox, banner ads, and a front-page discription for comics, while all us Keenspacers have to deal with being buried in a plain-text list of hundreds, hoping that someone will pick us judging strictly on the title. Though the Dropdown and Box for KSpace is useful(and thanks especially to putting the KSpace box on the Spot front page), it doesn't really bring the Spot and Space comics closer together. When I check my webstats, none of them are from a single comic on Keenspot. Except for the Keenspot front page, thanks again. That's what I really appreciate. I dunno, maybe I gotta whore myself out and make more fan art. ------------------
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Nate · Post by **Nate** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 12:21 pm

I have one last addendum. While I may not like KSpot, I LOVE KSPACE. I'm glad and grateful that Crosby etc. took the time and made the effort to do it. I really do appreciate it, guys. Thank you.

Gwalla · Post by **Gwalla** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 5:16 am

Exploitation Now is very anime/manga influenced. I personally think Poe is really good at it. (However, I'm not a big fan of EN...I think Poe uses "wow, the writing in this comic sucks!" and "it doesn't matter what we say because people just read this strip to oggle boobies!" as punchlines way too often).Wendy is visibly manga-influenced, but it's mostly Josh Lesnick. They have big eyes and the coloring style is anime-ish, but it's really different in almost every other way. I like Wendy, it's completely insane. I don't read it for the breasts (although the breasts are nice). If I want to whack off, I'll pick up a copy of Playboy

Avalon is slightly influenced, I suppose. Not a lot.I can't think of any others, unless you count the Class Menagerie. But that's a furry comic.------------------
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And buried, deep beneath your feet."
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Screwball McGoo [gDC] · Thu Dec 21, 2000 3:08 am

No, no... You're supposed to suck up to the people who AREN'T for you. (joke) Could I have gotten away without the "(joke)?" <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BoxJam:
 BTW, everybody, have you heard of Chris
Crosby's strip <a href=http://www.superosity.com/>Superosity</a>?
It's a great strip; you should check it out if'n
you get the chance.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>------------------
Versus is probably going to die a silent death at <A HREF="http://nerdz.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank> NERDZ</A>.

Chris Crosby · Post by **Chris Crosby** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 3:13 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Screwball McGoo [gDC]:
No, no... You're supposed to suck up to the people who AREN'T for you.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Oh, he wasn't sucking up, <a href="http://www.superosity.com">SUPEROSITY</a> really is a great strip. It's just a common misperception that it's not.------------------
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Scrubbo · Post by **Scrubbo** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 4:11 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chris Crosby:
 Oh, he wasn't sucking up, <a href="http://www.superosity.com">SUPEROSITY</a> really is a great strip. It's just a common misperception that it's not.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, I like it. But it took a thorough immersing in the archives to achieve that. From a "just coming in and looking at the comic" perspective, which I did a couple of times before reading the archives, I wasn't really impressed. Most of the coolness in the strip is buried deep in the comic. I needed to read quite a bit of it before I "got" it. Now I can't stop reading the damn thing.

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Chris Crosby · Post by **Chris Crosby** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 4:40 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
 MegaTokyo isn't on Keenspot. They got an invite, but they rejected it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Actually, there's been no rejection from MEGATOKYO, at least not yet. They requested a copy of the contract a few weeks ago. We're still waiting to hear back from them. I think they're just not in a big hurry to move. It's been that way with a few cartoonists in the past. I remember GPF took forever to move over.BOXJAM'S DOODLE is excellent. I hope it can become a Keenspot strip soon. (It's not entirely up to me, you know, there's four of us...)I try my best not to make Keenspot suck. Also, to make Keenspot not suck. If you have any suggestions, E-Mail them to us at keenspot@keenspot.com. I love you all.------------------
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John T · Post by **John T** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 5:10 am

Superosity is like a drug. Once you pop, the fun don't stop. Betcha can't eat just one. You know, I wonder if Chris' ego needs to be pumped up even more than it is already. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">------------------
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Scrubbo · Post by **Scrubbo** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 5:22 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
 You know, I wonder if Chris' ego needs to be pumped up even more than it is already. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gi ... TE>That sounds like a dangerous experiment, my friend.------------------
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ZOMBIE USER 157 · Post by **ZOMBIE USER 157** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 5:23 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
Holy shit! Those are some big-ass eyes. I guess I'll just have to be second best. Again. *sigh* <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gi ... OTE>hey, theres no shame in bein second. superosity, ydk, and others (u know who u are) are still great, but some just have lost all artistic integrity. what it all comes down to is... its not about the big eyes or the nudity... its all about the comic. as long as the comic is good and the creator enjoys doing it, not for the fans, hits or (for some) money... its all about the comic.KSpot is alright, it has been declining a bit since i first started readin it, but the true hard workers are the spacers. we started with nuthin. no newsbox, no specials, hardly even any hits (for me at least). but we came up, worked hard, and got all that. the spotters already had it and i think are taking advantage of the fact that theyll get readers even if the comic sucks. but us spacers gotta earn it. we gotta work for it.LONG LIVE KEENSPACE!!!!!!!------------------
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PDI · Post by **PDI** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 6:46 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
Superosity is like a drug. Once you pop, the fun don't stop. Betcha can't eat just one. You know, I wonder if Chris' ego needs to be pumped up even more than it is already. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gi ... CKQUOTE>
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BoxJam · Post by **BoxJam** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 10:25 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chris Crosby:

BOXJAM'S DOODLE is excellent. I hope it can become a Keenspot strip soon. (It's not entirely up to me, you know, there's four of us...)
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks, Chris. I don't suppose Pooga is one
of the other four, huh?BTW, everybody, have you heard of Chris
Crosby's strip <a href=http://www.superosity.com/>Superosity</a>?
It's a great strip; you should check it out if'n
you get the chance.------------------
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Good ol' <A HREF="http://www.boxjamsdoodle.com" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A>...Yes, sir!
There goes <A HREF="http://www.boxjamsdoodle.com" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A>.How I hate it.[This message has been edited by BoxJam (edited 12-21-2000).]

Talbon · Post by **Talbon** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 11:05 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ryan J. Smith:
 I'd have to disagree... Keenspot is greater, but not by much. I believe it's because Keenspot has a newsbox, banner ads, and a front-page discription for comics, while all us Keenspacers have to deal with being buried in a plain-text list of hundreds, hoping that someone will pick us judging strictly on the title. Though the Dropdown and Box for KSpace is useful(and thanks especially to putting the KSpace box on the Spot front page), it doesn't really bring the Spot and Space comics closer together. When I check my webstats, none of them are from a single comic on Keenspot. Except for the Keenspot front page, thanks again. That's what I really appreciate. I dunno, maybe I gotta whore myself out and make more fan art. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>*blink*Did someone say Fanart? Coolio! Make you a deal Ryan, I'll do one for you in return for one of mine. *grin, really really evil grin*How naughty can I get?*even eviller grin*------------------
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ZOMBIE USER 157 · Post by **ZOMBIE USER 157** » Tue Dec 26, 2000 1:56 am

theyre haughty too. i hate haughty. i asked a buncha spotters for guest art, and only the guy from sinfest even wrote me back.------------------
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