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[Dr_Neff]

seriously,

 

Thank you for the incentive Comix4fun,. I needed to step it up a little bit and your understanding has allowed me to now address these issues in one place. It is correct that the information you have diligently culled is in existence.

If the CGC FORUM might offer a more suitable, coherent situation in which I might address valid public concerns I would welcome the opportunity to interview and bring you all up to date on our collective efforts.

 

I will go point by point tonight to respond to questions - all who have questions feel free to post so I can answer one at a time and not in the huge quote things. I been involved with CGC since May 1999 and this is going into my tenth year on the boards so I have seen what y'all have seen and appreciate the skepticism.

 

So I will be looking forward to more of your questions right here tonight -

 

Here for Comix and Donna, etc

 

My response in BOLD

 

I have to ask this seriously, is this all a joke?

 

 

 

 

The intentions were NOT spelled out in the original thread (since deleted) where you were fundraising, ostensibly, for C4K. No one there understood what was going on. There was no mention of where the cash was going and that it was covering your trip to NO.

 

I cannot comment on deleted items, however I would submit that the press release issued by CGC, Comics Buyer's Guide, and Wizard World all outlined the purpose. Just a dude selling his friends comics to raise money to get to Neuvelle Orleans Louisianne (only cause thats how they said it down there) Clearly I did that. and was in Neuvelle Orleans Louisianne to prove it

It wasn't until people started questioning you that a link to the ebay auctions were posted and in them we saw no mention of the money going to charity, and only a mention of "gotta get to NO".

 

I cannot comment on deleted items, however I would submit that it is fair to state that, with amendment to include that all questions may now be answered as your tone was accusatory and challenging. I wrongly believed that this forum was a more behind the scenes and nurturing friendly environment, a virtual sounding board if you will, not my personal crucifixion.

 

Originally Posted By: Dr_Neff

 

I do not sell on eBay. I do not have a comics4kids seller account on eBay. I cannot control what sponsors sell online. If there were any question for legality of items report them to eBay if you have questions/concerns. I have email comics4kids@aim.com for any questions

 

 

 

You don't? Really?

 

See what I do in bold nowhere mention of selling comics I have many eBay starter sites that use me as a grader so they let me put the resume on there to promote appraisal services

 

Selling your comics? Been listing too long on eBay or Craigslist?

 

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So this isn't you? Really?

 

The references are mine yes, not my page though

Are you really a Doctor or do you just play one online?

 

I am not a medical Doctor

. How stupid do you think people are on this forum?

 

I think our fellow forumites raise legitimate concerns.

Next up...you can't control what "sponsors" sell online? Heidi Spidey is just a "sponsor"

Yes Heidi Spidey chooses to donate to Comics4Kids and our combined efforts knowing there is no personal gain for her at this time.

Even though it's clear this is where you sell all your items and the "about me" is ALL ABOUT YOU, and that when you click on the hotlink under any of the scans of the books at the top of that page it takes you to YOUR myspace page, let's take a look at that claim that it's a "sponsor's" doing, and you have no control.

No one uses myspace that is a data storage only

Heidi Spidey is a "sponsor" now? totally out of your control? Has nothing to do with you other than being a "sponsor"?

She's not your girlfriend/fiance/significant other?

I am in a relationship (sorry to disappoint, guys) ~ Those posters are not mine. Clearly adult items cannot be passed on to the kids. Some have trememndous secondary value. Items sold to raise money to buy applicable comics for kids. eBay members have to be 18 to bid. eBay also censors anything illegal. There is no complicity heading into actual Comics4Kids literature or daily business.

 

 

What happened to your argument that the Traci Lords Porno posters were ART, like MAPLETHORPE? You defended selling them as a work of artwork. Did you give up on that and just decided to deny ?

Since the posters were allowed to stay on eBay for so long and still others popularly traded I think they are considered art.

What happened to the "thanks" you posted to the boards for giving those auctions so many hits?

 

The thanks is still there up to and including the person who bought them all offline making this point potentially moot as of this time

Amazing that you are STILL glossing over that you think you are running a charitable organization for kids and have no qualms at all about selling porno posters right next to auctions supposedly to help kids.

I don’t have use for those qualms

Also, you never answered Dr. Balls, or Seanfingh or anyone else questioning if you were really Black and if you aren't Black why you would claim to be here.

I was being sarcastic based on earlier comments. I thought the exchange was more affable than accusatory. I do have mixed heritage and am very proud of it.

 

 

All those claims were made on THIS forum.....they should be answered on THIS forum

Please feel free to add questions I will be happy to field them as applicable.

Edited February 2, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Dr_Neff]

I would like to know if he is really that white dude in the picture or not.

 

Go here.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=25&page=1

 

Nothing! Did it get deleted

 

My former co workers at CGC

 

They would be able to verify but it is a safe bet that he is the white guy in the picture.

Have you not read Overstreet Price Guide? Edited February 2, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Dr_Neff]

Are you saying these are donations?

I saw Michael Carbonaro walking around the room with those books. He brought the Marvel 1. He bought the AF 15 at the show. I doubt he donated them to anyone. But I could be mistaken.

 

Not donations Richard - I told Mike (see his hand on the MM 1) that we do not have articles of incorporation or recognition from the IRS. Also why I wasn't asking you for comics when we were talking. I put the caption on for fun. It's just a great shot of Damien and he was alla excited.

[Speedy-D]

seriously,

 

Thank you for the incentive Comix4fun,. I won't be able to answer how you want. It is clear that your agenda is inciteful and my rebuttal would only give you more cause for harm. If you are really interested in my program or saving the collecting world from censorship it is your business. I won't respond to my relationship status or ethnicity. Anyone interested in Comics4Kids may contact me at comics4kids@aim.com . This is CGC's forum not Comics4Kids.

 

You must realize that refusing to answer anything is precisely, diametrically opposed to the correct move if you wish to benefit either your personal rep or your incredibly dubious charitable enterprise. We've had a decent number of shifty people around here over the years, and this is exactly how they act. If you're on the level, I can't believe how poorly you're handling this.

[Dr_Neff]

 

I agree. I will go point by point tonight to respond to questions - all who have questions feel free to post so I can answer one at a time and not in the huge quote things. I been involved with CGC since May 1999 and this is going into my tenth year on the boards so I have seen what y'all have seen and appreciate the skepticism.

 

So I will be looking forward to your questions right here tonight -

Edited February 2, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Speedy-D]

Assuming you're legit, yeah: don't take anything personally. If someone comes on flaming you to death (and this is not what comix4fun did, but even if it had been), just take their points one at a time and answer them. For instance, if you're accused of contradicting yourself, show how two statements that seem contradictory aren't. Or, just admit that they are and let it die. If you ignore it, or try to tweak the guy calling you out, you look absolutely terrible and guilty as hell.

[Transplant]

1) Are you a 501©(3) charity?

 

2) Do you have an accounting/receipts of donations made TO your "charity" and donations made BY your "charity"?

 

3) Who is Heidey Spidey? What is their relation to you?

 

Please try to be more coherent than that rambling mess above.

[Point Five]

And related to #2 above -- Which hospitals do you donate comics to?

 

 

[miraclemet]

What % of your funds go toward the Non-Profits operating costs (i.e. travel to cons for promotion of charity, I dont know if you draw a salary in your NP or not, etc, storage space rental for the kids comics prior to distribution, etc) and what % go to buying the comics that get into a kids hand? (i.e. If I donated a slabbed book that sold for $100 would that buy $100 worth of kids comics, or does some of that go toward operating expenses as with other non-profits?)

 

 

[comix4fun]

1) Are you a 501©(3) charity?

 

2) Do you have an accounting/receipts of donations made TO your "charity" and donations made BY your "charity"?

 

3) Who is Heidey Spidey? What is their relation to you?

 

Please try to be more coherent than that rambling mess above.

 

 

 

4) If #1 is a no, then why has it taken 16 years to still NOT be a 501©(3)?

 

5) Why is the comics4kids corporation in WA showing as inactive and expired since 2010?

 

 

[Bosco685]

WTH?!

 

You can't ignore this thread for too long or you fall way behind on your reading.

 

[Pitboss]

[Dr_Neff]

1) Are you a 501©(3) charity?

 

 

No. The Internal Revenue Service has not issued a letter of recognition.

 

 

2) Do you have an accounting/receipts of donations made TO your "charity" and donations made BY your "charity"?

 

yes

 

3) Who is Heidey Spidey? What is their relation to you?

 

Heidi Spidey is a former overstreet advisor

my best friend since 1987 (introduced by Jason McKibbin also best friend since 1987)

Edited February 3, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Dr_Neff]

And related to #2 above -- Which hospitals do you donate comics to?

 

 

I have H info but have to post later, paperwork not on me at this juncture. Even a lot of Forum members here too when they had a sick relative

Edited February 3, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Dr_Neff]

What % of your funds go toward the Non-Profits operating costs (i.e. travel to cons for promotion of charity, I dont know if you draw a salary in your NP or not, etc, storage space rental for the kids comics prior to distribution, etc) and what % go to buying the comics that get into a kids hand? (i.e. If I donated a slabbed book that sold for $100 would that buy $100 worth of kids comics, or does some of that go toward operating expenses as with other non-profits?)

 

 

So far all operating costs have been out of pocket of executive staff.

When we are eligible to receive cash donations or merchandise to liquidate and use the funds for C4K (IRS 501 c3 recognition) then there will be a breakdown. Based on your formula 25% of our budget is operating and 75% comics into hands. We can attend less conventions overhead with satellite offices and volunteers like y'all putting fliers out and this type of thing.

[Dr_Neff]

1) Are you a 501©(3) charity?

 

2) Do you have an accounting/receipts of donations made TO your "charity" and donations made BY your "charity"?

 

3) Who is Heidey Spidey? What is their relation to you?

 

Please try to be more coherent than that rambling mess above.

 

 

 

4) If #1 is a no, then why has it taken 16 years to still NOT be a 501©(3)?

 

I just now have the time and health to devote my full attention to the matter. I had experienced a series of events that prevented my full zealous endeavor within the boundaries of law. 2012 is the Year of the Kid !

 

5) Why is the comics4kids corporation in WA showing as inactive and expired since 2010?

 

The information you have is the most current to date. We are moving forward filing updated status paperwork

Edited February 3, 2012 by Dr_Neff

[Bosco685]

So this is about someone that potentially was claiming a charity for children, and then it turns out it may not be a charity?

 

As a parent, this would make me very sad if this was the case as I give to children-focused charities for this very reason. It could be one of mine sick if not for the grace of - well - I'll leave the religious mention out so nobody gets upset.

[Dr_Neff]

So this is about someone that potentially was claiming a charity for children, and then it turns out it may not be a charity?

 

As a parent, this would make me very sad if this was the case as I give to children-focused charities for this very reason. It could be one of mine sick if not for the grace of - well - I'll leave the religious mention out so nobody gets upset.

 

Some Non profits may also be a charity or service organization; they may be organized as a not-for-profit corporation or as a trust, a cooperative, or they exist informally

 

We are informal until we refile new Articles, and then file for IRS recognition.

See you tonight

[Point Five]

And related to #2 above -- Which hospitals do you donate comics to?

 

 

I have H info but have to post later, paperwork not on me at this juncture. Even a lot of Forum members here too when they had a sick relative

The Scoop article about your organization is from 2003, so you've been around at least since then. I keep wanting to give you the benefit of the doubt, but how is it possible you've been donating comics for 9 years and you can't offhand name the hospitals you donate to?

 

I think your heart is in the right place, but with so much confusion about just what it is your organization does and how it does it ... to put it gently, I guess I'm not clear what value you are adding when we can just donate comics directly to places in need ourselves.

 

 

[Bosco685]

See you tonight

 

Oh no - you've got enough people questioning you on this situation. I don't need to add to the confusion.