livendive 8 #51 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteSure, right after you explain how an author making money off a book he or she writes is slanderous and a wild accusation. I will once you prove the author is making money. There's nothing slanderous about such a statement either way. I go to work and make money, and I assume you do as well. Why would that be a source of shame? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #52 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote>or do you actually think that in this case the author* is not being paid for the book? He sort of painted himself into a corner here, so he will now redefine the words "pay" "author" and "book." No corner. The claim was that the author was donating the "proceeds" to the families. Skydekker contends he is not doing so. i simply asked for proof. It's not up to me to prove the author isn't doing something. That is not what Skydekker contends. But what about you - do you think the author is financially benefiting from the book? Sure it is. QuoteSkydekker: I am convinced the Author is going to make money off the book, which is what I called "cashing in". Don't know what's so hard for you to understand about that> I understand that you are incorrectly, and intentionally for the purpose of trolling, confusing making money with not donating anything. Same as in the other thread, it's a good play but pretty obvious. QuoteI haven't made a claim one way or the other. Which is precisely why I'm asking. Do you think the author is making any money from the book?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #53 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteSure, right after you explain how an author making money off a book he or she writes is slanderous and a wild accusation. I will once you prove the author is making money. There's nothing slanderous about such a statement either way. I go to work and make money, and I assume you do as well. Why would that be a source of shame? Blues, Dave It's not. It's Skydekker that has a problem with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #54 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote>or do you actually think that in this case the author* is not being paid for the book? He sort of painted himself into a corner here, so he will now redefine the words "pay" "author" and "book." No corner. The claim was that the author was donating the "proceeds" to the families. Skydekker contends he is not doing so. i simply asked for proof. It's not up to me to prove the author isn't doing something. That is not what Skydekker contends. But what about you - do you think the author is financially benefiting from the book? Sure it is. QuoteSkydekker: I am convinced the Author is going to make money off the book, which is what I called "cashing in". Don't know what's so hard for you to understand about that> I understand that you are incorrectly, and intentionally for the purpose of trolling, confusing making money with not donating anything. Same as in the other thread, it's a good play but pretty obvious. QuoteI haven't made a claim one way or the other. Which is precisely why I'm asking. Do you think the author is making any money from the book? I have no idea. I haven't made any claims. I just asked Skydekker to back up his statement. Odd that you cannot seem to understand something so simple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #55 August 24, 2012 QuoteI have no idea. So you think it's just as likely as not that the author is making money from the book? So how is what Skydekker said a "wild accusation"?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #56 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteThere's nothing slanderous about such a statement either way. I go to work and make money, and I assume you do as well. Why would that be a source of shame? It's not. Then why are you involved in this conversation? (Keep it up though, it's hilarious!)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #57 August 24, 2012 QuoteOh, now you are going to redefine "proceeds"? No actually, I said the same thing upthread. QuoteProceed means profits, which is what's left over after expenses. No, that's not what it means. Net proceeds would be a lot closer to profits. QuoteI think this guy deserves credit for donating the proceeds to the families affected instead of being torn down on DZ.com by a Canadian. Except that the article didn't say the proceeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #58 August 24, 2012 Now you and Jakee have just gotten downright pathetic. QuoteA spokesman at Dutton, a division of Penguin Group, said proceeds from the book will be donated to charitable causes that benefit the families of fallen Navy SEALs. I guess I'm done here since you and Jakee are just incapable of keeping up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #59 August 24, 2012 Your last warning. Cut it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #60 August 24, 2012 QuoteI guess I'm done here I think you may have already disqualified yourself by claiming proceeds and profits are the same thing. Plus, have you even been to a book club meeting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #61 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteI guess I'm done here I think you may have already disqualified yourself by claiming proceeds and profits are the same thing. Plus, have you even been to a book club meeting? I did sleep in a Holiday Inn once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #62 August 24, 2012 Quote Plus, have you even been to a book club meeting? Priceless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #63 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteI guess I'm done here I think you may have already disqualified yourself by claiming proceeds and profits are the same thing. Plus, have you even been to a book club meeting? I think Amazon.com has a special on dictionaries. And yes, I have been to many book club meetings. Have you ever been to an NA meeting or done anything that would even qualify you to have a laymans knowledge of crack addiction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #64 August 24, 2012 QuoteA spokesman at Dutton, a division of Penguin Group, said proceeds from the book will be donated to charitable causes that benefit the families of fallen Navy SEALs. So do you think that means the author won't make any money from the book?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #65 August 24, 2012 Quote I think this guy deserves credit for donating the proceeds to the families affected instead of being torn down on DZ.com by a Canadian. No, that's not what was said. What was quoted was: "A spokesman at Dutton, a division of Penguin Group, said proceeds from the book will be donated..." "PROCEEDS", not "THE PROCEEDS". Significant difference.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #66 August 24, 2012 Excellent clarification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #67 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuote I think this guy deserves credit for donating the proceeds to the families affected instead of being torn down on DZ.com by a Canadian. No, that's not what was said. What was quoted was: "A spokesman at Dutton, a division of Penguin Group, said proceeds from the book will be donated..." "PROCEEDS", not "THE PROCEEDS". Significant difference. Great, let's hear your definition of proceeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #68 August 24, 2012 QuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. You wouldn't understand if you have never been to a book club meeting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #69 August 24, 2012 DAMN! I felt the sting of that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #70 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. You wouldn't understand if you have never been to a book club meeting. You are the one making slanderous statements about "proceeds" (as opposed to "the proceeds"0 and are unable to back them up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #71 August 24, 2012 Quote DAMN! I felt the sting of that one. Really, it's simple mindedness made me laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #72 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. You wouldn't understand if you have never been to a book club meeting. You are the one making slanderous statements about "proceeds" (as opposed to "the proceeds"0 and are unable to back them up. Libelous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #73 August 24, 2012 QuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. Chick-Fil-A donates proceeds to hate groups. Chick-Fil-A does not donate all proceeds to hate groups.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #74 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. Chick-Fil-A donates proceeds to hate groups. Chick-Fil-A does not donate all proceeds to hate groups. Chick-Fil-A donates proceeds from their business to hate groups. Chik-Fil-A does not donate the proceeds from their business to hate groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #75 August 24, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteGreat, let's hear your definition of proceeds. Chick-Fil-A donates proceeds to hate groups. Chick-Fil-A does not donate all proceeds to hate groups. Chick-Fil-A donates proceeds from their business to hate groups. Chik-Fil-A does not donate the proceeds from their business to hate groups. That too.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
