Some X-Factor comments

First of all, I want to make clear that I very much appreciate the kind comments and even outrage from many fans who are objecting to X-Factor being cancelled. I think it’s swell that people have started a “Save X-Factor” Facebook page and tried to get “SaveANXF” trending on Twitter.

I would also like to say something to the people who are declaring that I’m obviously angry or petulant or whatever because I mentioned that the “wait for trade” attitude leads to books being canceled.

I love how people keep saying that I’m upset. That I’m complaining. That I’m whining. That I’m castigating paying customers. No, I’m really not, and if you people think I sound angry, then I am frankly astounded at the low tolerance level of an Internet that thinks nothing of posting the most vicious, nasty, mean-spirited and typically anonymous comments about creators in the industry and then howl with indignation when any creator (not just me, but any others on countless occasions) says anything that can be remotely construed as hostile.

No, I’m not upset. I simply stated truth. There are some titles that are considered must-buys on a monthly basis and the rest are “I can wait for the trade” and that latter attitude leads to books being canceled. That is simple fact. Now if people want to get angry with me simply because I’m speaking the truth, fine, go ahead. I really don’t care.

PAD