Devonshade, there’s nothing wrong with criticizing aspects of the cartoon, but insulting the cartoonist on a public forum crosses the line. That’s why your post was removed yesterday.
And if you’d rather not have future posts removed, you could do better than calling GoComics “nazis” for protecting the interests of the cartoonists who allow us to display their work.
While I totally support the DC memorial plans, please don’t forget the National WW I Museum in Kansas City. It is a fascinating place to visit and learn about this period of history that is increasingly overlooked.
Yes, Liberty Memorial in K.C. has been the only memorial to WWI in the country. Groundbreaking in 1921 was attended by General Pershing. Dedication in 1926 by President Calvin Coolige It was recently refurished and a museum added so that more of their collection can be shown. It has been designated a National Historic Site
I think we need to quit cluttering D.C. with a memorial for every little group and start doing more for living people.
Devonshade I support your right to voice your opinion without being censored. Like I said yesterday, this strip has become a “sacred cow” to many of it’s readers.
Devonshade, I also support your right to voice your opinion. Write about your frustrations on your blog. Write a letter to Tribune Media Services and criticize Mr. Scancarelli directy. Just leave attacks on the cartoonist off this comments section.
I still think we all understand that Frank Buckles is real and Walt is fictional. Jim knows that, too. I don’t see anyone comparing them. I see Jim honoring and promoting awareness of Frank Buckles by acknowledging his status in a venerable comic stip. None of us knows how Frank Buckles feels about these mentions. I hope he enjoys them, and that he’s a fan of the strip. I doubt he considers himself such a “sacred cow” that no one should portray his likeness or note his story in a work of fiction, especially one as big-hearted as Gasoline Alley. That there’s my honest opinion.
oldbooger about 14 years ago
Hopefully the support from Walt and Skeezix will bring about results for this proposed veteran’s memorial.
axe-grinder about 14 years ago
Invite him over, Walt!
Nighthawks Premium Member about 14 years ago
and this is the 109th strip promoting that cause
imrobert about 14 years ago
Don’t know how that works for sure, but I think if your comment gets a certain number of flags it’s a gonner.
jperes moderator about 14 years ago
Devonshade, there’s nothing wrong with criticizing aspects of the cartoon, but insulting the cartoonist on a public forum crosses the line. That’s why your post was removed yesterday.
And if you’d rather not have future posts removed, you could do better than calling GoComics “nazis” for protecting the interests of the cartoonists who allow us to display their work.
rhonda Premium Member about 14 years ago
While I totally support the DC memorial plans, please don’t forget the National WW I Museum in Kansas City. It is a fascinating place to visit and learn about this period of history that is increasingly overlooked.
marvee about 14 years ago
Yes, Liberty Memorial in K.C. has been the only memorial to WWI in the country. Groundbreaking in 1921 was attended by General Pershing. Dedication in 1926 by President Calvin Coolige It was recently refurished and a museum added so that more of their collection can be shown. It has been designated a National Historic Site I think we need to quit cluttering D.C. with a memorial for every little group and start doing more for living people.
harebell about 14 years ago
Agreed, marvee, but WW I vets are hardly a little group. I would support a memorial if they find a sensible place for it, i.e. not the Mall.
jpozenel about 14 years ago
Devonshade I support your right to voice your opinion without being censored. Like I said yesterday, this strip has become a “sacred cow” to many of it’s readers.
jperes moderator about 14 years ago
Devonshade, I also support your right to voice your opinion. Write about your frustrations on your blog. Write a letter to Tribune Media Services and criticize Mr. Scancarelli directy. Just leave attacks on the cartoonist off this comments section.
BanderaKen about 14 years ago
Let Walt live.
Kitty has already lived at least twice the maximum cat lifetime. If Walt lives twice the maximum human lifespan he will only be 240.
axe-grinder about 14 years ago
I still think we all understand that Frank Buckles is real and Walt is fictional. Jim knows that, too. I don’t see anyone comparing them. I see Jim honoring and promoting awareness of Frank Buckles by acknowledging his status in a venerable comic stip. None of us knows how Frank Buckles feels about these mentions. I hope he enjoys them, and that he’s a fan of the strip. I doubt he considers himself such a “sacred cow” that no one should portray his likeness or note his story in a work of fiction, especially one as big-hearted as Gasoline Alley. That there’s my honest opinion.