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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Depends on my mood/time, but these tend to be my go-to’s Frankenstein/Bride of Frankenstein double feature Freaks Rocky Horror Picture Show The Crow (but on 10/30)

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I’m starting to think the university screwing me out of my season tickets might have been a blessing.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I watched this at EbertFest, and it was so good.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This was a great issue. I actually bought some of Ty’s art from it.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Missed the 1st half. Fell asleep during the second. Left at the two minute warning to pick up dinner. No regrets.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I found this in a thrift shop recently. Seems like a good time to start reading it. I’ve been a fan of Star Trek since watching reruns as a kid, and I’m happy to celebrate it being around for 60 years.

The Star Trek book Burning Dreams. The cover says celebrating 40 years of Star Trem and has an image of Captain Pike.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Oh man, MeTV is airing a bunch of old Star Trek specials. I’m going to see how many of these I can watch before falling asleep.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just read that story for the first time recently. Good stuff.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It’s definitely been trending toward an advocacy organization for big tech more than one that helps protects people’s digital rights.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hey @eff.org, your lawyer is wrong, and using copyright-protected works to train AI is not “squarely…transformative use.” I’ve followed and supported your organization in the past, but this stance is making me question that support.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favorite film that came out when you were 20. A lot of strong contenders, but I’ll go with what I seem to recall was my favorite one I saw in the theater that year. Also the first to pop to mind before verifying that it actually came out that year.

static.klipy.com

Maximus: Are You Not Entertained?

Alt: Maximus: Are You Not Entertained?

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Oh man, disappointed I missed your event in Milwaukee. If you have a chance to swing by New Berlin on the way to Madison, I highly recommend this antique apple farm.

westonapples.com

Weston Antique Apples

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I assumed it probably wasn’t Grandma’s Boy, but that’s the first one that popped into my head.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If mort is Latin for death, wouldn’t it be death walker? I think it would be more zombie than ghost.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I’m not sure how they did it, but the Johnsonville Dr. Pepper brats managed to taste like Dr. Pepper.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Turn off the prude settings and scroll What’s Hot Classic. You’ll see some stuff you can’t unsee.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I was surprised and very disappointed by it. Basically turned me off of any of their other “services” that aren’t done by Costco itself.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The one time I tried this, it was a disaster. The dealership wouldn’t honor the price we agreed upon in email, and the manager tried to physically confront me when I got up to leave. Costco did nothing about it. I like most of what Costco has to offer, but this was a terrible experience.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

One of my worst car buying experiences was through Costco’s auto program. They just refer you to a local dealer who agrees to participate, but they don’t do anything to police the interactions or reign in the dealer.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This movie has guided my gambling strategy more than 25 years.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Surprisingly, I found myself enjoying it more than another recent Frankenstein adaptation.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 31/07/2026

Good article from the @authorsguild.org on hybrid publishing contracts. Be sure to click the link to the AG's hybrid publishing contract checklist. I'd add that you should definitely check with Writer Beware if you're considering a hybrid--we get many complaints authorsguild.org/resource/wha...

authorsguild.org

What Authors Should Know About Hybrid Publishing Contracts

The Authors Guild regularly receives requests for contract reviews from authors contemplating hybrid publishing. In our experience, these contracts are usually offered on a non-negotiable basis (with ...

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Who else now wants a Division 12 Star Trek series?

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I’m a lawyer and of German descent—I understand where you’re coming from.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

All that being said, I also probably wouldn’t use some randos unsolicited idea in my work, but I also wouldn’t change my story plans if some rando guessed where the story was going.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I thought about Creative Commons, but that usually applies to actual copyrighted works. If someone doesn’t want to cause problems, they’d basically have to include a statement saying that they aren’t claiming any rights and/or will not seek credit.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Yeah, ideas aren’t copyrightable—just how they’re expressed. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always stop people from trying other legal theories to try and get $ or credit.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In my opinion, these types of claims are more likely to occur when a wannabe professional is involved than a random fan. The risks are also higher when a big corporation and/or actual $$$ is involved. Overall, just do what you’re doing and don’t let it stress you out too much.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It comes down to risk tolerance. If you want to minimize risk as much as possible, keep telling people you don’t read pitches, avoid reading them, similarities are coincidental, & post a statement on the webcomic/website. It’s still not a guarantee someone might not still try to sue.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Unfortunately, you can be dragged into court for just about anything in the U.S. If someone feels strongly enough, and wants to pay the fees to do so, they can sue.

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Robin Thorne @whatrobindoes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In my opinion, the fear is a little overblown, but companies just don’t want the hassle. It’s very hard for people to win these lawsuits unless they have a fully-formed pitch and/or project. Spitballing something into the ether usually isn’t enough.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

SDCC art haul featuring the talents of @catstaggs.bsky.social, Dan Vessenmeyer, Mark Buckingham, and Bruce Timm

Cat Staggs drawing of Milly Alcock’s Supergirl and Krypto.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I like the redundancy of MCUEU, but on further reflection, I think may prefer MCUE because it will inevitably sound like a McDonald’s offering and/or university.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I saw a Taskmaster cosplayer at SDCC, and the first thing I thought of was @kim-hu.com

An image of a cosplayer dressed as Taskmaster.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Scary how natural you look as a Romulan

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Whatever buzz there might’ve been in that stadium, pretty sure Justin Bieber just killed it.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Once, I saw a movie with a group of people. We went to a diner after, and one girl and I talked about for an hour. We briefly started dating after that.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It’s so good, when I did a rewatch after 30+ years since I last saw it as a kid/teen, I was shocked that it was just the opening credits and not an actual episode.

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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I’m so slow that I just read volume 1 last year. Looking forward to finishing it out.

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