Comments on: Seeing other people

By: WGA Writer

WGA Writer — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:53:39 +0000

Are they trying to ram through a deal?

Call off the strike as soon as a proposed conrtact is announced-- stopping strike momentum in its tracks and creating an overall impression the strike is actually over when it isn't. Break solidarity by splitting up writers plus create workplace pressures to accept the deal.
Try to get a vote as quickly as possible so there is no discussion?

WTF?

(PS- I took forever to write my response to the variety story last night, but I guess it didn't make the cut. Gotta get my own blog I suppose)

By: cory huff

cory huff — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:47:10 +0000

I'm so very excited for you John! I wrote a post a few weeks ago about how writers/actors and other creative types need to be doing less fighting with the money people and more doing their own thing. I know it's hard and it's scary, but the Net is where the future lies and I totally agree that at some point one of these web shows is going to take off and put the current business model into its final tailspin.

I'm avidly waiting to see what happens!

By: michelle

michelle — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:15:41 +0000

Hey John,

Just so you know. The Nines is quite popular in DC! I spent a good part of Sunday driving from store to store looking for a copy. Finally on Monday, I scored one at Best Buys (they only had two left)!

Can't wait to see your handy work!

Michelle

By: John H.

John H. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:25:44 +0000

John,

I've sent you an e-mail called "Tangled Web" that might be of interest to you. As it says, if you prefer I go through rep channels or whatnot, I'm happy to do that. Cheers.

By: Sean William Menzies

Sean William Menzies — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:41:13 +0000

Actually… I brought doughnuts out today. I guess I could be sued for false advertising. I suddenly had time, jumped in the car and snapped up three boxes, one for each gate. It feels good to hear my victims say, “Bless your heart!” It makes my day!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:32:56 +0000

It’s clear and sunny out today, so I guess the writers will be out in full force today… in 3 hour shifts of course. You know, when this all started, I felt bad for the writers. I agree with what they’re fighting for, but their fight has been pathetic. Where’s the heart? It’s laughable. 3 hour shifts? Bankers hours when most of the studio is already at work? If it’s drizzling, there not there. If it’s the slightest bit chilly out, the numbers are very limited. And when they’re out there, it’s like one big party… everybody laughing, having a good ol’time. Ya, that tells everybody that they’re truly serious about what they’re fighting for. The personalized signs with “the bird,” putting studio executives on a wanted poster, they’ve gotten a bit childish. I applaud the writers on finally making something truly laughable.

By: Sean William Menzies

Sean William Menzies — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:30:16 +0000

I'll have doughnuts at the Mouse Tuesday morning. Get ready to get faded!!

Seriously, I'd bring you all doughnuts if I was unemployed. I'd buy boxes and boxes and run around town delivering them, with my name and info of course as to prevent suspicions of poisoning. But I need to pay the bills so for the time being I am chained to the Mouse. Mouse Picketeers will get yummies tomorrow.

Cheers, Sean

By: Andy Polaine

Andy Polaine — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:41:31 +0000

Strain an egg metaphor? That’s all yolks.

By: Synthian

Synthian — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:17:03 +0000

You Go! Break a bunch-a legs man.

-Synthian

By: Jake Hollywood

Jake Hollywood — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:36:54 +0000

You don’t need any volunteers to do grunt work, do you? I need a diversion from the line and it would be fun to finally be back on a location that isn’t designated a strike zone.