Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 In a message dated 4/27/2003 9:43:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, sgarvey@... writes: > Prints? A book? Actual clocks? > > All of the above? > > Sissi > I think all of the above. It's not exploiting him. There are child actors, child singers, child musicians, so he is a child artist, as long as he doesn't mind parting with them, I think you should go for it. Tommi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I think a book of prints and actual clocks would be cool. Boone would love seeing both, but esp. the real clocks I would bet. I don't feel that it is exploitation at all. Boone loves clocks and you are sharing it with the world. Very cool...JMHO Leggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I think I would sell them and save the money for Boone needs and for her future. I've never thought you are exploiting him. I don't know who told you that, but it's not true. Maybe you can start with the book, and prints. Not selling his actual work. I am pretty open minded and I am sure you would use the money for good causes and not to buy luxuries for yourself, but other people might think that way. You have to think if what those people think matters to you or not. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband _____ I've stopped 37 spam messages. You can too! Get your free, safe spam protection at www.cloudmark.com <http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnet?v1> <http://www.cloudmark.com/> Cloudmark SpamNet - Join the fight against spam! -----Mensaje original----- De: Sissi Garvey Enviado el: Domingo, 27 de Abril de 2003 08:43 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: need advice I am getting requests to sell Boone's artwork. I have also considered attempting to write a book of his clock drawings. I have also had requests from people who want to buy his clocks. However, I have been accused of " exploiting " Boone simply by having a website for his artwork (never mind the fact that he loves his website and insists that new artwork is added all the time). I know I have asked this before, but it is getting to the point that I am being asked quite often and I feel like I should do something soon. What would be the best thing to do? Prints? A book? Actual clocks? All of the above? Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I think I would sell them and save the money for Boone needs and for her future. I've never thought you are exploiting him. I don't know who told you that, but it's not true. I think Cecilia is absolutely right. Why shouldn't Boone have some earnings? He may need them badly one day; who can ever predict what will happen. And he won't care. If you ever read The Siege and Exiting Nirvana, well, the mother in The Siege was very careful to protect her daughter's identity, but by Exiting Nirvana she knows her daughter doesn't care anyway and since she is by then in her forties, it seems likely that she never will. Boone is talented! Let him earn himself whatever he can. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Well, I just wrote to Kingsley publishers. We'll see what happens. As far as exploitation -- believe me -- I have been accused of it by certain people. It's like Boone doesn't have a right to profit from his own talents. Unbelievable. I found this the other day: between Boone and his art and new book by a writer named Gibson. The book even has a character named Boone. (I think I better read the darn thing and see if Boone's life has been ripped off!!!) Anyway, they are making comparisons of the characters in the book and me and Boone. Freaky to see your life discussed by people who don't know you. One of the people on the board mentions exploitation. Why is it when disabled people are able to generate their own income it's called exploitation???? Oh well. Thanks, Cecilia and Leggs. I guess I'm going for it. Why do I care what a bunch of geeks think? Sissi RE: need advice I think I would sell them and save the money for Boone needs and for her future. I've never thought you are exploiting him. I don't know who told you that, but it's not true. Maybe you can start with the book, and prints. Not selling his actual work. I am pretty open minded and I am sure you would use the money for good causes and not to buy luxuries for yourself, but other people might think that way. You have to think if what those people think matters to you or not. Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99) Lovely husband _____ I've stopped 37 spam messages. You can too! Get your free, safe spam protection at < < Cloudmark SpamNet - Join the fight against spam! -----Mensaje original----- De: Sissi Garvey Enviado el: Domingo, 27 de Abril de 2003 08:43 a.m. Para: parenting_autism Asunto: need advice I am getting requests to sell Boone's artwork. I have also considered attempting to write a book of his clock drawings. I have also had requests from people who want to buy his clocks. However, I have been accused of " exploiting " Boone simply by having a website for his artwork (never mind the fact that he loves his website and insists that new artwork is added all the time). I know I have asked this before, but it is getting to the point that I am being asked quite often and I feel like I should do something soon. What would be the best thing to do? Prints? A book? Actual clocks? All of the above? Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Thanks, Salli! I am going to do just that! Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > > Anyway, they are making comparisons of the characters in the book and me and > Boone. > Sissi: This is totally weird. Why on earth do they think you are like the mother in the book, Stella? What is she like anyway. And how do they get his from the website. It's not THAT informative that they can discuss you in that way. Strange. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > > Anyway, they are making comparisons of the characters in the book and me > and > > Boone. > > > > Sissi: > > This is totally weird. No kidding. Imagine how I felt reading it! I wanted to scream at them, " Hey! this IS real! " Why on earth do they think you are like the mother > in the book, Stella? What is she like anyway. No idea. I haven't read the book. I think she's actually a sister. And how do they get his from > the website. It's not THAT informative that they can discuss you in that > way. That's what I thougt ... > > Strange. Very. But I guess if you put yourself out there, you have to accept the criticisms/assumptions that people will make. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > I think all of the above. It's not exploiting him. There are child actors, > child singers, child musicians, so he is a child artist, as long as he > doesn't mind parting with them, I think you should go for it. > Tommi Very good points, Tommi. But people see his disability and accuse of exploiting that. I think I need to think about what is best for Boone and not what people think. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 By the way, this forum is where I heard about " The Speed of Dark. " Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I would go with all the above. I would also make it a point to let people know that all money from selling these things would go into a fund for him to help take care of him. Georga need advice > I am getting requests to sell Boone's artwork. > > I have also considered attempting to write a book of his clock drawings. > > I have also had requests from people who want to buy his clocks. > > However, I have been accused of " exploiting " Boone simply by having a website for his artwork (never mind the fact that he loves his website and insists that new artwork is added all the time). > > I know I have asked this before, but it is getting to the point that I am being asked quite often and I feel like I should do something soon. > > What would be the best thing to do? > > Prints? A book? Actual clocks? > > All of the above? > > Sissi > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Boone has a talent, I would share it with the world. It's not like you chain the boy up and command him to draw clocks all day! And if it increases autism awareness, so much the better. I think it is important for the " rest of the world " to realize that there is a place for autistic individuals to contribute and participate in society. And Boone's work is amazing. It is fabulous modern art, and for me, represents all that is good about the autistic mind - - that amidst the chaos, is order, elegence, and great beauty. It is extra special since we share the ASD journey. Exploitation? puh-leeze (SAHM in GA) MSN elizabethloht@... n 33, mo, no formal dx Phoebe, 10 wks need advice > I am getting requests to sell Boone's artwork. > > I have also considered attempting to write a book of his clock drawings. > > I have also had requests from people who want to buy his clocks. > > However, I have been accused of " exploiting " Boone simply by having a website for his artwork (never mind the fact that he loves his website and insists that new artwork is added all the time). > > I know I have asked this before, but it is getting to the point that I am being asked quite often and I feel like I should do something soon. > > What would be the best thing to do? > > Prints? A book? Actual clocks? > > All of the above? > > Sissi > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > It is fabulous modern art, and for me, represents all that is good > about the autistic mind - - that amidst the chaos, is order, elegence, and > great beauty. It is extra special since we share the ASD journey. > > Exploitation? puh-leeze Thank you, ! Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > I would go with all the above. > I would also make it a point to let people know that all money from selling > these things would go into a fund for him to help take care of him. > Georga, I think it would be very important to stress that -- for the critics -- that I would set up a trust fund or something along those lines. The thing that has always TERRIFIED me about autism is how you basically have to turn your kid over to the state once they become adults. That is, if they are to receive benefits. It would be so cool if Boone could be independent. I know I'd be much happier with that possibility. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 It is strange. I looked at the message board. Georga Re: need advice > > > > > Anyway, they are making comparisons of the characters in the book and me > and > > Boone. > > > > Sissi: > > This is totally weird. Why on earth do they think you are like the mother > in the book, Stella? What is she like anyway. And how do they get his from > the website. It's not THAT informative that they can discuss you in that > way. > > Strange. > > Salli > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Are you a member of that forum? If you are why don't you get involved in the discussion? Georga Re: need advice > By the way, this forum is where I heard about " The Speed of Dark. " > > Sissi > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Prints yes. Nice limited edition lithos. A book, also yes. Actual clocks..hmm...one of a kind or multiple copies of selected ones? And how would Boone feel about that? The clocks could end up selling for large sums which could be set up in an account for Boone. And as for those that say you are taking advantage of him, why shouldn't Boone be able to sell his art like any other person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 All three, but I'm biased. I love his clocks, and I'd buy them in a heartbeat....a Boone clock to replace the boring one I already have, prints for my kitchen and bedrooms, and books for Christmas gifts. And it's not exploitation. It's a way for Boone to earn money. I thought this country loved six year old entrepeneurs? Maggie ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 *THAT* right there would be the motivation for selling his stuff. To make things better for him You know, with a book you could do a forward explaining so much about autism and these sorts of things.... A book. Definatly a book ;0) Georga Re: need advice > > I would go with all the above. > > I would also make it a point to let people know that all money from > selling > > these things would go into a fund for him to help take care of him. > > > Georga, > > I think it would be very important to stress that -- for the critics -- that > I would set up a trust fund or something along those lines. > > The thing that has always TERRIFIED me about autism is how you basically > have to turn your kid over to the state once they become adults. That is, if > they are to receive benefits. It would be so cool if Boone could be > independent. I know I'd be much happier with that possibility. > > Sissi > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > I think it would be very important to stress that -- for the > critics -- that I would set up a trust fund or something along > those lines. > This is pretty much what I would have advised, Sissi...you might really want to read " Exiting Nirvana " ---the mom there goes into how much her daughter enjoy having an income that she knows she has earned, and how it impacts her self-esteem...and also shows that the mom understands the importance of not exploiting her child. You might even contact the author and see if she has any advice on the best ways to handle it all... > The thing that has always TERRIFIED me about autism is how you basically > have to turn your kid over to the state once they become adults. That is, if > they are to receive benefits. It would be so cool if Boone could be > independent. I know I'd be much happier with that possibility. > That scares me, too...because will most certainly not be able to support or care for himself as an adult. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to have any " exploitable " talents...LOL...so I'm looking for ways to become independently wealthy (ideas, anyone?). One of the challenging things about the internet is that it makes complete strangers believe that they have the right to comment on the lives and choices of others...informed or not. I would try not to let it get to me. Raena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > Are you a member of that forum? No. I never even heard of Gibson or his books until it came up on counter report. I like to keep track of who's linking to Boone's web page. > If you are why don't you get involved in the discussion? I'm not sure what I'd say to them or how they'd react. I did join a discussion once before about Boone on another board. They attacked me. Forget that! Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 And as for > those that say you are taking advantage of him, why shouldn't Boone be > able to sell his art like any other person? Good question. <sigh> People just have these opinions based on their limited knowledge of a subject. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 > *THAT* right there would be the motivation for selling his stuff. To make > things better for him > > You know, with a book you could do a forward explaining so much about autism > and these sorts of things.... > > A book. Definatly a book ;0) I think so too. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be hesitant to go back. I am so sorry for people's insensitivity. I am mentally kicking them all in the shins. Libby > > Are you a member of that forum? > > No. I never even heard of Gibson or his books until it came up on > counter report. I like to keep track of who's linking to Boone's web page. > > > If you are why don't you get involved in the discussion? > > I'm not sure what I'd say to them or how they'd react. I did join a > discussion once before about Boone on another board. They attacked me. > > Forget that! > > Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 They attacked you?? How dare they!! How awful..I, to, would be > hesitant to go back. > I am so sorry for people's insensitivity. > I am mentally kicking them all in the shins. > Libby It wasn't that particular board. It was another one entirely. One of them went into this long story about a woman who " invented " a child with some illness and started raising funds, accepting donations, wrote a book, all sorts of stuff -- only to find out later that the child didn't exist at all. The person was accusing me of doing that even though I have never asked for donations or money of any sort whatsoever. So you see, some people are very evil and dishonest so they think everybody else is too. I tend to stay away from non-autism discussion boards after this and similar experiences. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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