“Ms. Sharmat’s and Mr.Simont’s allegations of infringement are entirely wrong and Cosmic Debris was left with no other choice but to seek a judicial determination of that fact. Cosmic Debris intends to aggressively defend its rights and to hold Ms. Sharmat and Mr. Simont responsible legally for any harm that they have done to the Emily the Strange brand and Cosmic Debris’ business and licensing relationships.”

Oh goodness. Obviously you did not take the time to actually read what I had written, and had taken the time to premeditate what you intended to write to me… You don’t see that this is a menial affair. I am not saying what you are thinking. It’s not that at all. I had stated that it was blatant plagiarism. But it was sold to RR on the basis that it was original. If he was able to capitalize on it and make a living, well, I say in this day and age, good for him. The way I see it, is that the artist who sold him the idea should go down in the lawsuit, should the original artist be provoked enough to take a stand over the matter (which undoubtably should happen, but not to bring down RR. Though some form of Royalties would be applicable, I would presume.)

Oh, and Dipp? Thanks, I am smart, and you are too. I like to think that people who can make half a decent comment on these things to something I have written can make conversation with me anytime.

:) ;)

Or worse…I shouldnt get fired up “WAAAAH” about people dying in Africa, since it doesnt directly affect me….right?

The things you say about “ideas”, movies with similar ideas being made…you can’t copyright an idea. But you CAN copyright an illustration.

And Emily the Strange is a blatant copy.

Doc Pop: I understand that you see obvious similarities between Rosamond and Emily the Strange. Shit, even I, who is a HUGE EtS follower, can see them. I just do not recognize, perhaps, your direct involvement in this blatant controversy. I am having a hard time comprehending EXACTLY why you or anyone else would take the time to get so fired up. WAAAH… So elements from one thing was taken and applied to another. Ever think that this is perhaps how the internet, music, and most other literature has been developed? Movies are a great instance. One concept in a movie is released to the public, and six months later, another movie, with the same idea is released, but generally has a completely different story line/plot. Here is where we are now with this. You need to understand that in the cycle of development, everyone takes a concept and turns it to what they conceive to be possibly a better idea. This is how we went from walking in unfinished, folded furs to riding in airplanes wearing Prada and Gucci.

To all of those PRO- Emily:
Take the time to acknowledge the similarities between Rosamond and Emily. They are there. Do not be a blind little sheeple.

To all who are against the Emily concept:
Go back and read the paragraph to Doc Pop.

Understand that Rob Reger was misguided, but still had a chance to make his with something that he so obviously still loves. Who do you think his true date has been with all these years…. Emily doesn’t answer to him… Oh no… It’s the other way around.

Wishing you all the best.

CoCo Decay (aka Courtney Pfannmuller)

Was stealing the idea for the sticker right? No. Seventeen years ago, you would have had a real point. But dude, it’s too late now. Let it go.

Regardless of whether this was initially a diy skater sticker, someone's work was stolen. At any point in negotiating rights of Emily, Carrico could have pointed out that he got it from a book. Reger also should have asked. There were a ton of opportunities to differentiate Emily before she was put on the market. They were ignored. Also, at the point in time that Cosmic Debris noticed the Rosamond similarities, they could have immediately gone public and announced the new Emily changes. Better yet, they could have automatically offered the original illustrator and writer some sort of settlement to prevent a lawsuit.

Yes, I know Emily is cute and many people love her. I understand this is a reason for bashing anyone who points out this major flaw. Think about it, though- if you truly liked Emily, wouldn't you want the person who created her to reap the most benefits? Wouldn't you want to pay respect to the person who made this beloved character a possibility? The fact is that without Rosamond, there would be no Emily. You don't have to hate Emily to agree that they should be compensated. In fact, I would think that anyone who truly liked her would want dues paid to those who truly created her.

(I don't like Emily too much. I have some clothes of hers, but they were a gift and aren't an obvious Emily product. I feel screwed that someone paid money for my shirts for it to go to the wrong person.)

YOU DON'T GET TO STEAL SHIT FROM OTHER PEOPLE. IT'S NOT HOW THE WORLD WORKS, ITS NOT HOW THE INTERNET WORKS. IT'S CALLED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. IT'S CALLED HAVING AN ORIGINAL IDEA…

..something you clearly are angry about that you don't have.

this is not directed at the author of the post, but at the people accusing the author of having an ulterior motive.

http://www.youngeomall.com/bemarket/imgs/save/u...

How can you say THIS looks like Emily the Strange? You cannot copyright a girl with bangs and cats.

Because that seems to be the only similarity. Why not look at every other girl with bangs or cats and say they should be sued for a character with Rosamond traits?

She bares no resemblance. OBVIOUSLY she has changed since that drawing.

Now, if only a class action lawsuit could be invoked against the infamous criminal Todd Goldman. Maybe this will begin a new age of non-artists staying the hell out of the art business. Dare I hope?

I'd place bets that there are several skateboard designs are based on unattributed prior art. Because of this I think Rob Reger's account of things is pretty believable. This drastically muddies the waters. I don't know how a judge would look at thus, but personally I wouldn't think there is a big enough connection to warrant much in the way of compensation.

DocPop gets nothing for putting this out there. But hopefully Mark Simont will.