This column needs no introduction, since you, the fans, largely wrote it. What follows herein is a compendium of selected comments regarding my columns over the past year, with some replies of my own. Thanks for your opinions; I now turn it over to you.

Our readers make their voices heard!

Copy? Right! (4/15/02): This examination of the Copyright Extension Act (aimed at keeping studio properties out of the public domain ad infinitum) drew a fifty-fifty mix of responses from the readership, with viable arguments on both sides of this admittedly heated issue.

Marcus la Grone: "...Imagine what it would be like if the Estate for the Brothers Grimm was still enforcing copyrights...Or maybe even the estate of Homer."

Mmmmmmmm.....copyrights.....copyright extension acts.....D'oh!!! Huh? Ohhh...Thaaaat Homer! Yes, Marcus, you've certainly got a point.

Spec (New Hampshire): "This article is typical democratic ramblings. The "mean ol' corporations" out to get us innocent hardworking people..."

Guess the ex-employees of Enron wouldn't get much sympathy from you, eh, Spec? And sure, it is "democratic ramblings," since the public domain laws are clearly stated in the Constitution. You were expecting maybe Moosylvanian ramblings?

Dalton Ames (citizen, Hollywood, California): [quoting the article]: "'Those who retain their idealism hope for a victory on behalf of the people.' That's Communism."

Don't ever tell that to the Founding Fathers, Dalton. They are the authors of the Constitution (not Commie-tution), which contains the original copyright provisions. I don't believe they intended a Red nation, and besides, they predated Marx and Engels by a century. I know that history is sometimes played fast and loose in Hollywood, but that's going a wee bit too far.

Readers wonder why Disney continues to release sub-par material, such as this DVD sequel of The Lady and the Tramp. © Disney Enterprises, Inc.

I Am Scamp (8/17/01): The response to this rant against Disney sequels was virtually unanimous. So how is it that these nefarious knockoffs continue to rake in so much cash?

Jen Finlayson: "If Disney really wanted to make oodles of cash, why don't they keep ALL their masterpieces in constant release for purchase?"

Say what, Jen? Give up all the coveted shelf space that could be reserved for Cinderella II: Dreams Come True? Somebody move those $%#@*&&! Pinocchio and Dumbo videos outta there!

Ed (Cleveland, Ohio): "If anyone would like to see the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS error list, please email me. I'm considering turning the entire thing into a presentation because I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore."

So, Ed, aside from that, how did you like the video?

Daryl Holt (Tampa, Florida): "And to you animation fans who are parents that feel compelled to buy these lame sequels because you think your kids need the new stuff to watch -- I say bull!"

And I say yea verily, Daryl! Parents, why don't you skip the Diz sequels and purchase your children The Best of Zagreb Film: Laugh at Your Own Risk and For Children Only. This exceptional compilation, available on video (and most recently DVD) is sure to entertain the little ones and serve as an introduction to nontraditional international animation. As long as we have the money and the choice, we have the power. Use it!