Comments | dava: Warren Ellis is a prick

dava

Warren Ellis is a prick

Feb 18, 2009 12:14

I've been a casual fan of Warren Ellis for years. I knew he could be sarcastic and abrasive. I didn't realize he could be a heartless prick.

If you read KT this morning, you probably saw my announcement that webcomicker Karen Ellis of Planet Karen lost everything this weekend to a fire in her apartment complex. Fire has always been one of my ( Read more... )

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moonbug February 18 2009, 19:47:18 UTC

OUCH. Not just a prick, a NASTY tactless prick. Sigh.

I had never seen Karen's comic before, but I really enjoyed it. I don't always enjoy the little 'glimpse of my life' comics that are out there, but I do like hers!

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karenhealey February 18 2009, 23:02:46 UTC

Hi Warren,

Oh, god, Internet Telephone. In case you still need a source, the original press release is here, and also contains information on the benefit auction underway: http://girl-wonder.org/2009/02/benefit/

Karen Healey.

dava February 18 2009, 23:56:11 UTC

Hello! I can't imagine how you found me, and I do wish it were under better circumstances. I'm somewhat embarrassed! I've run a few forums, so I know the misunderstandings that can happen.

Thank you for editing the post on your forum. My opinion of you is restored.

littlelemming3 February 19 2009, 01:30:49 UTC

.... Whoa. o_O

dava February 19 2009, 01:36:40 UTC

Seriously.

I made this public, knowing it would be circulated here and there. How it circulated this high up, I have no idea! A little embarrassing, but Mr. Ellis is a gentleman and has corrected the error, so... it's all for the best, right?