Principia Discordia

Principia Discordia => Literate Chaotic => Topic started by: hooplala on February 06, 2006, 09:18:59 PM

Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 06, 2006, 09:18:59 PM
I'm looking for some opinions here . . . I plan to publish my collection of Discordian writings myself through www.lulu.com, but am concerned about people buying copies.

Obviously I didn't write my entire book, I have stuff from a lot of people on this site, and a couple of others.

How does that work?  I wouldn't even know how to begin doling out money to all the people who contributed . . . so is it unethical for me to place the buying price at EXACTLY the cost it is for me to print the book?

That way I'm not really making money on the book, I'm just sort of the dealer.

Does anyone NOT think this is kosher?
Title: A Question
Post by: Bella on February 06, 2006, 09:21:14 PM
I think you should pay yourself a profit for the work of compiling the whole thing.
Title: A Question
Post by: Shecky D. Albino on February 06, 2006, 09:27:46 PM
TAKE IT ALL, MOFO!

RUN!

RUN!
Title: A Question
Post by: East Coast Hustle on February 06, 2006, 11:09:21 PM
If you make a zillion dollars and become an international celebrity, you can either use your influence to get me a deal of my own or give me a job on your yacht.

either way, I'll call it square.
Title: A Question
Post by: BADGE OF HONOR on February 06, 2006, 11:20:40 PM
Give me ten bucks.
Title: A Question
Post by: Zurtok Khan on February 06, 2006, 11:20:47 PM
Is my guide to discordians in there?

If not, then you're going to burn in the hell that is anal sex without lube.

Of course, you may like it.  But, one of my neighbor's owes me a favor and his dick is roughly the width of a baseball bat and at least a foot long (I saw it in the locker room...it's almost scary).

:twisted:

Ohh, and if you did then, ehh, if it's mostly your writting then I'd have no problem with you taking a small profit out of it.  But not too big, mind you, or the above still applies.

Hehehehehehe
Title: A Question
Post by: AFK on February 07, 2006, 01:42:21 AM
If your book gets made into a major Hollywood flick and you get an Oscar, Golden Globe, or Razzie, just make sure you acknowledge us all in your acceptance speech.  And just a hint, I would like my part to be played by Christopher Lee.
Title: Re: A Question
Post by: the other anonymous on February 07, 2006, 07:13:18 AM
Quote from: Baron von HooplaObviously I didn't write my entire book, I have stuff from a lot of people on this site, and a couple of others.

How does that work?  I wouldn't even know how to begin doling out money to all the people who contributed . . . so is it unethical for me to place the buying price at EXACTLY the cost it is for me to print the book?

Most Discordian work is Public Domain ("Kopyleft"). If there's a circle-k, the author has no say, gets no pay.

The rest: avoid. The last thing we need is to ask permission to fuck around.

All my work is Public Domain, so rip me off. ;)
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 07, 2006, 02:35:25 PM
Quote from: Zurtok KhanIs my guide to discordians in there?

Hmm, not so far - what's the link?
Title: A Question
Post by: LMNO on February 07, 2006, 03:39:44 PM
If you feel like a person needs credit, have a list of contributers in the back.

Don't forget to make up a few, while you're at it.
Title: A Question
Post by: Cain on February 07, 2006, 03:41:47 PM
Thats a really good idea.  And be sure to name people who would never have been involved, like Donald Rumsfeld, and General Boykin (use Google).
Title: A Question
Post by: LMNO on February 07, 2006, 03:47:33 PM
Oh, yeah.
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 07, 2006, 03:51:18 PM
Heheh - very good ideas.

I had been thinking of including an index of references never made, and a glossery of terms never used.  That would go perfectly.

Maybe also a table of completely different contents?
Title: A Question
Post by: Enrico Salazar on February 07, 2006, 04:23:06 PM
Enrico demands that all profits be placed in an off-shore bank account.
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 07, 2006, 06:16:24 PM
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Zurtok KhanIs my guide to discordians in there?

Hmm, not so far - what's the link?


It's ok Cain sent me the link.  It's going in for sure.
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 07, 2006, 06:18:04 PM
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodGive me ten bucks.

All pennies alright?
Title: A Question
Post by: LMNO on February 07, 2006, 06:52:48 PM
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodGive me ten bucks.

All pennies alright?

In a sock, upside the head?
Title: A Question
Post by: Cain on February 07, 2006, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: erotic
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodGive me ten bucks.

All pennies alright?

In a sock, upside the head?

No, ass pennies.  Duh.
Title: A Question
Post by: Zurtok Khan on February 07, 2006, 11:08:28 PM
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Zurtok KhanIs my guide to discordians in there?

Hmm, not so far - what's the link?


It's ok Cain sent me the link.  It's going in for sure.

:D
Title: A Question
Post by: BADGE OF HONOR on February 07, 2006, 11:25:58 PM
What exactly are "ass pennies"?
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 08, 2006, 12:28:42 AM
I was wondering that myself.
Title: A Question
Post by: eighteen buddha strike on February 08, 2006, 12:34:14 AM
Its from the Upright Citizens Brigade.

They did a skit about a guy who spent his time shoving pennies up his ass, and putting them into circulation after he shat them out.

Half the time, I just throw pennies away. I figure that taking money out of circulation at a slow rate is a good jake... although if I won the lottery, I'd seriously consider burning the money in secret.
Title: A Question
Post by: hooplala on February 08, 2006, 12:36:56 AM
Instead of spending it?
Title: A Question
Post by: East Coast Hustle on February 08, 2006, 12:38:16 AM
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodWhat exactly are "ass pennies"?

come on over and I'll show you.
Title: A Question
Post by: Irreverend Hugh, KSC on February 08, 2006, 01:28:32 AM
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodWhat exactly are "ass pennies"?

Stop while you are ahead.
Title: A Question
Post by: BADGE OF HONOR on February 08, 2006, 01:36:47 AM
Quote from: East Coast Hustlecome on over and I'll show you.
It doesn't involve a lot of E and a champaigne bottle, does it?

Quote from: Irreverend Death to Poultry, KSCStop while you are ahead.
Best advice I've gotten all week.
Title: A Question
Post by: Irreverend Hugh, KSC on February 08, 2006, 01:40:24 AM
Quote from: Rabid Badger of God
Quote from: East Coast Hustlecome on over and I'll show you.
It doesn't involve a lot of E and a champaigne bottle, does it?

Quote from: Irreverend Death to Poultry, KSCStop while you are ahead.
Best advice I've gotten all week.

I am glad to be of service.
Title: A Question
Post by: East Coast Hustle on February 08, 2006, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: Rabid Badger of God
Quote from: East Coast Hustlecome on over and I'll show you.
It doesn't involve a lot of E and a champaigne bottle, does it?

well, I guess it doesn't have to.
Title: A Question
Post by: Shibboleet The Annihilator on February 09, 2006, 02:20:46 AM
Quote from: Cain
Quote from: erotic
Quote from: Baron von Hoopla
Quote from: Rabid Badger of GodGive me ten bucks.

All pennies alright?

In a sock, upside the head?

No, ass pennies.  Duh.

ASS PENNIES FOR THE MOTHERFUCKING WIN!


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