Re: need advice

[Guest guest]

>>They attacked me<< May I ask about what? I found Boone's site to be very

interesting and enjoyable to read BTW.

I don't get why people think it is wrong for you to sell Boone's thing if

1)people are asking for them 2) He doesn't mind.

I mean if you said " Boone, your quota for today is 16 Clocks, get building!! "

Then maybe..LOL Just kidding

Re: need advice

> Are you a member of that forum?

No. I never even heard of Gibson or his books until it came up on

counter report. I like to keep track of who's linking to Boone's web page.

> If you are why don't you get involved in the discussion?

I'm not sure what I'd say to them or how they'd react. I did join a

discussion once before about Boone on another board. They attacked me.

Forget that!

Sissi

[Guest guest]

I remember when I showed that web page to Chris.

He didn't believe me that Boone was 6! The look on his face was funny!

Then I explained everything. He was amazed.

Georga

Re: need advice

> All three, but I'm biased. I love his clocks, and I'd buy them in a

> heartbeat....a Boone clock to replace the boring one I already have,

> prints for my kitchen and bedrooms, and books for Christmas gifts. And

> it's not exploitation. It's a way for Boone to earn money. I thought

> this country loved six year old entrepeneurs?

>

> Maggie

>

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[Guest guest]

There was a woman in Urbana, Ohio about 1 hour form me, who pretended

to have a daughter with cancer for money. She even gave her druga and

had her go to counseling to prepare to die. It was awful, but what

does that have to do with you? I guess I just can't stand judgemental

people. They have no clue of what are lives are like.

Libby

> They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be

> > hesitant to go back.

> > I am so sorry for people's insensitivity.

> > I am mentally kicking them all in the shins.

> > Libby

>

> It wasn't that particular board. It was another one entirely. One

of them

> went into this long story about a woman who " invented " a child with

some

> illness and started raising funds, accepting donations, wrote a

book, all

> sorts of stuff -- only to find out later that the child didn't

exist at all.

>

> The person was accusing me of doing that even though I have never

asked for

> donations or money of any sort whatsoever. So you see, some people

are very

> evil and dishonest so they think everybody else is too.

>

> I tend to stay away from non-autism discussion boards after this

and similar

> experiences.

>

> Sissi

[Guest guest]

Boone is only five though ....

Sissi

Re: need advice

>

>

> > All three, but I'm biased. I love his clocks, and I'd buy them in a

> > heartbeat....a Boone clock to replace the boring one I already have,

> > prints for my kitchen and bedrooms, and books for Christmas gifts. And

> > it's not exploitation. It's a way for Boone to earn money. I thought

> > this country loved six year old entrepeneurs?

> >

> > Maggie

> >

> > ________________________________________________________________

> > The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand!

> > Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER!

> > Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Hmmm....

I get the feeling that these people would ask a lot of questions mostly and

then bitch that taking to you compromoised their interpertation of Boones

clocks.

Georga

Re: need advice

> > Are you a member of that forum?

>

> No. I never even heard of Gibson or his books until it came up on

> counter report. I like to keep track of who's linking to Boone's web page.

>

> > If you are why don't you get involved in the discussion?

>

> I'm not sure what I'd say to them or how they'd react. I did join a

> discussion once before about Boone on another board. They attacked me.

>

> Forget that!

>

> Sissi

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[Guest guest]

My limited knowledge on the subject tells me that if given a chance Boone

would give away his pictures if he understood that it would make people

happy and he wanted to do that. ;0)

Georga

Re: Re: need advice

> And as for

> > those that say you are taking advantage of him, why shouldn't Boone be

> > able to sell his art like any other person?

>

>

> Good question.

>

> <sigh>

>

> People just have these opinions based on their limited knowledge of a

> subject.

>

> Sissi

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[Guest guest]

I really need to read over my posts before I send them. Sorry for all

the errors..

> > They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be

> > > hesitant to go back.

> > > I am so sorry for people's insensitivity.

> > > I am mentally kicking them all in the shins.

> > > Libby

> >

> > It wasn't that particular board. It was another one entirely. One

> of them

> > went into this long story about a woman who " invented " a child

with

> some

> > illness and started raising funds, accepting donations, wrote a

> book, all

> > sorts of stuff -- only to find out later that the child didn't

> exist at all.

> >

> > The person was accusing me of doing that even though I have never

> asked for

> > donations or money of any sort whatsoever. So you see, some

people

> are very

> > evil and dishonest so they think everybody else is too.

> >

> > I tend to stay away from non-autism discussion boards after this

> and similar

> > experiences.

> >

> > Sissi

[Guest guest]

> Hmmm....

> I get the feeling that these people would ask a lot of questions mostly

and

> then bitch that taking to you compromised their interpertation of Boones

> clocks.

ROFLMAO!!!!

Oh my God -- that HAS happened!!!! On that other forum I was telling you

about.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

> There was a woman in Urbana, Ohio about 1 hour form me, who pretended

> to have a daughter with cancer for money.

This is the sort of thing that makes people say things like that.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/27/03 10:09:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bunnytiner@... writes:

> Boone is talented! Let him earn himself whatever he can.

>

>

We agree! How exciting!

The Grammas & Keion

[Guest guest]

Just remember one thing.

You can always produce Boone for all to see if you need to. Just make sure

it is on one of the time change days and he seen you change the time on the

clocks. ;0).

Georga

Re: Re: need advice

> They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be

> > hesitant to go back.

> > I am so sorry for people's insensitivity.

> > I am mentally kicking them all in the shins.

> > Libby

>

> It wasn't that particular board. It was another one entirely. One of them

> went into this long story about a woman who " invented " a child with some

> illness and started raising funds, accepting donations, wrote a book, all

> sorts of stuff -- only to find out later that the child didn't exist at

all.

>

> The person was accusing me of doing that even though I have never asked

for

> donations or money of any sort whatsoever. So you see, some people are

very

> evil and dishonest so they think everybody else is too.

>

> I tend to stay away from non-autism discussion boards after this and

similar

> experiences.

>

> Sissi

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Yea. LOL!

Don't feel bad, I can't even keep my kids birthdays straight.

Georga

Re: need advice

> >

> >

> > > All three, but I'm biased. I love his clocks, and I'd buy them in a

> > > heartbeat....a Boone clock to replace the boring one I already have,

> > > prints for my kitchen and bedrooms, and books for Christmas gifts.

And

> > > it's not exploitation. It's a way for Boone to earn money. I thought

> > > this country loved six year old entrepeneurs?

> > >

> > > Maggie

> > >

> > > ________________________________________________________________

> > > The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand!

> > > Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER!

> > > Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

People are strange. They really are.

Georga

Re: need advice

> > Hmmm....

> > I get the feeling that these people would ask a lot of questions mostly

> and

> > then bitch that taking to you compromised their interpertation of Boones

> > clocks.

>

> ROFLMAO!!!!

>

> Oh my God -- that HAS happened!!!! On that other forum I was telling you

> about.

>

> Sissi

>

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[Guest guest]

I really need to read over my posts before I send them. Sorry for all

the errors..

> > They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be

> > > hesitant to go back.

> > > I am so sorry for people's insensitivity.

> > > I am mentally kicking them all in the shins.

> > > Libby

> >

> > It wasn't that particular board. It was another one entirely. One

> of them

> > went into this long story about a woman who " invented " a child

with

> some

> > illness and started raising funds, accepting donations, wrote a

> book, all

> > sorts of stuff -- only to find out later that the child didn't

> exist at all.

> >

> > The person was accusing me of doing that even though I have never

> asked for

> > donations or money of any sort whatsoever. So you see, some

people

> are very

> > evil and dishonest so they think everybody else is too.

> >

> > I tend to stay away from non-autism discussion boards after this

> and similar

> > experiences.

> >

> > Sissi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/27/03 11:04:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

sgarvey@... writes:

> Very good points, Tommi. But people see his disability and accuse of

> exploiting that.

>

> I think I need to think about what is best for Boone and not what people

> think.

>

>

OK then let me throw this out-Keion needs some special equipment not covered

by insurance and which is very costly. If we apply for welfare and use the

money to buy him what he needs because his parents are not now nor are they

ever going to help (GRRRR.....) are we exploiting the system? I think not.

If Boone has commercial success and it ends up affording him security have

you not done your job by helping from a marketing aspect?

just thinking oputloud here..lol

The Grammas & Keion

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/27/03 11:43:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

rgr4us@... writes:

> Unfortunately, he

> doesn't seem to have any " exploitable " talents...LOL...so I'm looking

> for ways to become independently wealthy (ideas, anyone?).

>

>

You know I watch The Food Channel and they are forever having people on

various shows who made mega bucks from marketing food items they made at

home and everyone kept telling them whatever it was was the best ever,like

cookies,cheesecakes,pies etc.

The Grammas & Keion

[Guest guest]

> What would be the best thing to do?

>

> Prints? A book? Actual clocks?

>

> All of the above?

Do it all. and split the proceeds between donating to the autism cause of

your choice and a trust fund for Boone. THEN dare them to say a word.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

Okay, gang.

I'm going to do it.

I'm going to start tonight too.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

Sissi,

Will you post a link or information once you get ready to start selling. I would

love to see Boone's work!

Way to go Boone!! How many of us can say we had an income at 5!! woohoo!!

Warm Regards

& ASD 11/25/00 in Maine

Re: need advice

Okay, gang.

I'm going to do it.

I'm going to start tonight too.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

Sissi

Sometimes is in " studies " at local children's hospitals. I only put

her in things that there is no risk and that will help someone else's kids.

I put all the money into her own savings account.

If I were you I would take anything you could be paid for and put it all away

for Boone when he's older. That's just me.

Hugs I know you will make the right decision.

[Guest guest]

So, what is the game plan?

Georga

Re: need advice

> Okay, gang.

>

> I'm going to do it.

>

> I'm going to start tonight too.

>

> Sissi

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[Guest guest]

Ditto what Cecilia said. I agree 100%.

Boone's future needs are not going to be cheap. I don't see this as

exploitation. I see it as Boone contributing to his own future. But

then I believe completely that you have Boone's well-being at heart.

Outsiders who don't understand your family situation aren't going to

understand. They don't understand Boone now, why would they

understand later? They may say some pretty cruel, vicious things to

you. Are you ready to ignore them? (because you should, they're not

worth it.)

Tina

> I think I would sell them and save the money for Boone needs and

for her future. I've never thought you are exploiting him. I don't

know who told you that, but it's not true.

>

> Maybe you can start with the book, and prints. Not selling his

actual work. I am pretty open minded and I am sure you would use the

money for good causes and not to buy luxuries for yourself, but other

people might think that way. You have to think if what those people

think matters to you or not.

>

[Guest guest]

>

> > Are you curious to read the Gibson book to find out why they

compared you

> to

> > Nora Steel?

>

>

> sorry - Nora's Stella. I assume Nora is child and Stella mother?

I am very curious, but haven't ordered it yet. The card I use for

Amazon is maxed out at the moment (shock!) And the way they keep

talking about how expensive it is, I may just try to check it out at

the library.

I was reading other messages on the board and they refer to Stella

(the sister) as the one who puts the " footage " on the internet and

causes the plot line in the first place.

From what I've read, I have to assume the plotline is the search for

Nora (the artist). Of course, I could be wrong.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

> I am very curious, but haven't ordered it yet. The card I use for

> Amazon is maxed out at the moment (shock!) And the way they keep

> talking about how expensive it is, I may just try to check it out

at

> the library.

Answering my own post.

The price of the book " Pattern Recognition " is $18.17 on Amazon.com --

that's for the hardcover edition! I wonder why they're whining about

the price on that forum?

[Guest guest]

>>>>>>>>>

However, I have been accused of " exploiting " Boone simply by having a

website for his artwork (never mind the fact that he loves his website and

insists that new artwork is added all the time).

I know I have asked this before, but it is getting to the point that I am

being asked quite often and I feel like I should do something soon.

What would be the best thing to do?

Prints? A book? Actual clocks?

All of the above?

Sissi

<<<<<<<<,

Why not all of the above? I find it anything but exploitive. Boone has a

true talent. Would people accuse you of exploiting him if he wasnt'

Autistic? I don't think so.

Penny