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That lead me to his LJ where he talks about how print comic artists are wrong by Fussbett 02/02/2009, 11:31am PST
Jeph wrote:

Neil Swaab has a blog post that really encapsulates every problem with syndicated cartoonists' attitude towards the web. Let's break it down, shall we?

"I know there are plenty of web comic artists who are able to subsist on the income they make from their website, but they aren't making money from their comics; they're making money from merchandise. Not to belittle web-only comic artists, but when their income is derived from t-shirts, it makes them salesmen first, artists second."

Now this is a very contentious (you might even say contemptuous) statement, and it is one that Mr. Swaab has since apologized for making (it is actually a really nice, heartfelt explanation and increased my respect of the dude immensely, check it out here on Fleen) but the real problem is that many print cartoonists honestly think this way about webcomics.

Jeph was angry but then a really really good apology smoothed things over and maybe even kindled a bromance.

Jeph wrote this post the same day he made the hourly comic, each panel featuring Jeph wearing a different t-shirt, and under which are the fans complimenting the shirts and begging that he sell their favourite. Oh, and someone even noticing the t-shirt crossover on today's QC comic.
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J. Jeph Jacques' other attempts at humor. by mark 02/02/2009, 9:13am PST NEW
    Naturally, the comments are totally amazing. by motherfuckerfoodeater 02/02/2009, 9:23am PST NEW
    He drew himself accurately for a change, when he draws himself fat. by Creexuls, a monster >:3 02/02/2009, 10:06am PST NEW
    That lead me to his LJ where he talks about how print comic artists are wrong by Fussbett 02/02/2009, 11:31am PST NEW
        Raeg. :( by Creexuls, a monster >:3 02/02/2009, 12:48pm PST NEW
    The Dresden Codick guy did an hourly comic too by Worm 02/12/2009, 7:31am PST NEW
        6 PM - XKCD with slightly better stick figures NT by Fortinbras 02/12/2009, 7:40am PST NEW
        Where did the three panel zoom-in originate? NT by genuinely curious 02/13/2009, 8:13am PST NEW
            I think it was from some 4chan stuff. by Creexuls, a monster >:3 02/13/2009, 8:15am PST NEW
                Doonesbury was doing it a longass time ago. NT by Fullofkittens 02/13/2009, 9:37am PST NEW
                    no wonder it's annoying NT by Weyoun Voidbringer 02/13/2009, 9:44am PST NEW
                It's way older than that. Krazy Kat probably did it. NT by mark 02/13/2009, 11:29am PST NEW
    The refuge of any nerd in a joke crunch: closet psychopath by Fussbett 03/19/2009, 1:28pm PDT NEW
        eternal bald of the pig-liek mind, the motion picture, the webcomic version NT by Weyoun Voidbringer 03/19/2009, 1:34pm PDT NEW
        I feel like an oak pipe snob for saying this but! by Creexuls, a monster >:3 03/19/2009, 1:44pm PDT NEW
            Unlike you, however, they can both draw. NT by ker-SNAP! 03/19/2009, 4:53pm PDT NEW
                Oh shit not my drawing huuuuu etc (now you fucked up etc). by Creexuls, a monster >:3 03/19/2009, 5:10pm PDT NEW
 
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