Greetings and Lamentations,
As Evil continues moving forward, and searching for the methods and means to liquidate the growing threat of Citizen Heroes, one now pauses to enumerate our agents. One uses the analogy of a chessboard to compare our struggle and our strategies.
1) Bishop: The Puny Brains of Superheroes. As Agent Beryllium posited in a recent post, their greatest enemy may in fact be themselves. This has been such a concern that even my poor doomed ArchNemesis fights to bring this to the attention of the forces of good.
2) Castle/Rook: The Law. A veritable cornucopia of articles will appear before you, if you but search with the keywords “Real”, “Superhero” and “Law”. The first rule of revolutions in action.
An entire website that addresses Superheroes and the Law.
www.superherolaw.com/ and
www.facebook.com/pages/Superhero-law/104034027431
The website contains such verisimilitude and interesting discourse, such as; “It appears, however, that in many states wearing a mask, not just on Halloween, represents a misdemeanor or class 6 felony in certain situations.”
From Find Law, regarding Shadowhare (the Lawyers are lining up), where the quote “Unlike police officers, who have a considerable degree of immunity for their actions, and even their mistakes, while on duty, these masked crusaders have no legal shield protect them from a variety of criminal and civil consequences.” And “Civilians taking on such a role will be viewed by the law through an entirely different lens that is judging the reasonableness of each of their "enforcement" actions (Shadowhare and his friends apparently come equipped with pepper spray, handcuffs, and tasers).” can be found.
From the Times Online “For Mr Invisible, the first and last blow to his burgeoning career as a superhero was an unexpected punch that flattened his nose.”
From CNN “"Vigilantism is never a good thing," said Bernard Gonzales, public information officer for the Chula Vista, California, Police Department. He's had some interactions with real-life superheroes. "The very best thing a private citizen can do is be a good witness."
Mr. Ravenblade said he's just that.
"If you're a real-life superhero you follow the law. If you catch somebody you can't just tie them up and leave them for the cops, that's for the comics. You have to wait for the cops and give them a statement," Mr. Ravenblade saidWhile citizens helping out in the community is encouraged, Gonzales said the costumes can go.
And again from CNN; "Where these people are out in public, and there's children around and everything, and these people are not revealing their identities, it's not a safe thing."
3) King and Queen: The Evil. You know who you are. You know in your heart what needs to be done. You have only to believe that you can make the change in the world that your mind knows is possible, and work tirelessly towards that end. With style.
4) Knight: Time and Reality. The piece moves in a non linear manner, and may surprise you, just as Time and Reality will. Today they are young, and optimistic. Fools! All too soon, the cold grip of the grave will wrap itself around their spines, and compel them to seek out jobs, move out of their parents basements, and strive for justice in less flamboyant ways. Sarcastic? Yes, but while fighting for good works to be done, one must sometimes use sinister means. The palette for Villainy is hued to darker tones.
5) Pawns: The tools, techniques, trades, and talent of this world, and all that we may bring to bear upon it. People are pawns, but the minutes of the day too, may be used in this endeavor. Everything you manipulate to serve your purpose may be thought of as a pawn.
Organization updates:
In this struggling economy, one proposes this pay rate for Minions and Henchmen;
Minions: $10 a week, w/responsibilities including running errands, minor research, tasks, and communications. They may also be permitted to make small purchases on your behalf, and may be allowed to do less critical clerical work.
Henchmen: $20 a week, w/responsibilities including establishment and maintenance of a blog, riding herd over the minions, larger purchases, skilled tasks, full and developed research, and representing the Villain in his/her absence. Henchmen will be expected to provide their own character and appearance and maintain professionalism. They may, as needed, be expected to be capable of applying whatever leverage a situation may require. (This is nebulous for a reason. There is work of Evil that is best left unsaid, but you know what it is).
Benefits other than pay for staff shall include training, experience, and job placement opportunities (a letter of recommendation to other villains). Staff will be expected to have full and working knowledge of the villains Oath, and Standards (You can use what you like, this works for one’s own needs), and to abide by these rules and others as stipulated.
Furthermore, though the villain may for example, fire you 3 times in one week for not bringing forth the desired results on a forum, your subsequent rehiring does not come with a pay increase.
One believes with this structure in place, the hiring of associates will be more easily facilitated. Always stress that working for a Villain is such a privilege that they should in fact be paying YOU. Compromise down to paying them nothing, and have them be thankful for the opportunity.
A villainous warm welcome to Dr. Overkill, and the Grinning Skull.
As Evil continues moving forward, and searching for the methods and means to liquidate the growing threat of Citizen Heroes, one now pauses to enumerate our agents. One uses the analogy of a chessboard to compare our struggle and our strategies.
1) Bishop: The Puny Brains of Superheroes. As Agent Beryllium posited in a recent post, their greatest enemy may in fact be themselves. This has been such a concern that even my poor doomed ArchNemesis fights to bring this to the attention of the forces of good.
2) Castle/Rook: The Law. A veritable cornucopia of articles will appear before you, if you but search with the keywords “Real”, “Superhero” and “Law”. The first rule of revolutions in action.
An entire website that addresses Superheroes and the Law.
www.superherolaw.com/ and
www.facebook.com/pages/Superhero-law/104034027431
The website contains such verisimilitude and interesting discourse, such as; “It appears, however, that in many states wearing a mask, not just on Halloween, represents a misdemeanor or class 6 felony in certain situations.”
From Find Law, regarding Shadowhare (the Lawyers are lining up), where the quote “Unlike police officers, who have a considerable degree of immunity for their actions, and even their mistakes, while on duty, these masked crusaders have no legal shield protect them from a variety of criminal and civil consequences.” And “Civilians taking on such a role will be viewed by the law through an entirely different lens that is judging the reasonableness of each of their "enforcement" actions (Shadowhare and his friends apparently come equipped with pepper spray, handcuffs, and tasers).” can be found.
From the Times Online “For Mr Invisible, the first and last blow to his burgeoning career as a superhero was an unexpected punch that flattened his nose.”
From CNN “"Vigilantism is never a good thing," said Bernard Gonzales, public information officer for the Chula Vista, California, Police Department. He's had some interactions with real-life superheroes. "The very best thing a private citizen can do is be a good witness."
Mr. Ravenblade said he's just that.
"If you're a real-life superhero you follow the law. If you catch somebody you can't just tie them up and leave them for the cops, that's for the comics. You have to wait for the cops and give them a statement," Mr. Ravenblade saidWhile citizens helping out in the community is encouraged, Gonzales said the costumes can go.
And again from CNN; "Where these people are out in public, and there's children around and everything, and these people are not revealing their identities, it's not a safe thing."
3) King and Queen: The Evil. You know who you are. You know in your heart what needs to be done. You have only to believe that you can make the change in the world that your mind knows is possible, and work tirelessly towards that end. With style.
4) Knight: Time and Reality. The piece moves in a non linear manner, and may surprise you, just as Time and Reality will. Today they are young, and optimistic. Fools! All too soon, the cold grip of the grave will wrap itself around their spines, and compel them to seek out jobs, move out of their parents basements, and strive for justice in less flamboyant ways. Sarcastic? Yes, but while fighting for good works to be done, one must sometimes use sinister means. The palette for Villainy is hued to darker tones.
5) Pawns: The tools, techniques, trades, and talent of this world, and all that we may bring to bear upon it. People are pawns, but the minutes of the day too, may be used in this endeavor. Everything you manipulate to serve your purpose may be thought of as a pawn.
Organization updates:
In this struggling economy, one proposes this pay rate for Minions and Henchmen;
Minions: $10 a week, w/responsibilities including running errands, minor research, tasks, and communications. They may also be permitted to make small purchases on your behalf, and may be allowed to do less critical clerical work.
Henchmen: $20 a week, w/responsibilities including establishment and maintenance of a blog, riding herd over the minions, larger purchases, skilled tasks, full and developed research, and representing the Villain in his/her absence. Henchmen will be expected to provide their own character and appearance and maintain professionalism. They may, as needed, be expected to be capable of applying whatever leverage a situation may require. (This is nebulous for a reason. There is work of Evil that is best left unsaid, but you know what it is).
Benefits other than pay for staff shall include training, experience, and job placement opportunities (a letter of recommendation to other villains). Staff will be expected to have full and working knowledge of the villains Oath, and Standards (You can use what you like, this works for one’s own needs), and to abide by these rules and others as stipulated.
Furthermore, though the villain may for example, fire you 3 times in one week for not bringing forth the desired results on a forum, your subsequent rehiring does not come with a pay increase.
One believes with this structure in place, the hiring of associates will be more easily facilitated. Always stress that working for a Villain is such a privilege that they should in fact be paying YOU. Compromise down to paying them nothing, and have them be thankful for the opportunity.
A villainous warm welcome to Dr. Overkill, and the Grinning Skull.
With splendid horror unfolding,
-Lord Malignance
Lord M,
ReplyDeleteExcellent reads regarding Citizen Hero smackdowns in the arena of law. I did not know that http://superherolaw.com/ scooped me on the matter of copyright rules, though it is heartening to see someone from their own community sitting the hero tots down and breaking the bad news to them. I shall have to peruse that website in more detail later.
Happy Day of the Ninja,
Beryllium
(What? You didn't know it's Day of the Ninja??? http://askaninja.com/ninjaday)
Beryllium,
ReplyDeleteWow - a very good site. Certainly something that we can aspire to. Even though Ninja's appear very similar in appearance to Heroes, I'm adding them to the Evil Organizations - because they totally Flip Out!
-Lord Malignance
Thank you for the warm welcome Lord Malignance. As others have said it's good that someone is finally explaining to these idiots what they're doing wrong. While we aren't "heroes" we are of the same community as them and their incompetance is making all of us look bad, hero and villian alike.
ReplyDelete-Dr. Overkill
Dr. Overkill,
ReplyDeleteYour thanks are unnecessary, but accepted with appreciation. This culture is so ripe with possibilities, and is evolving quickly. We are in a key position to exercise influence, and see change promulgated. We drive the heroes inevitably into our trap: Either Evolve, and become citizens who serve the common good without masks, or submit to Extinction through a media conflagration. When they have turned this corner, we villains may have to similarly retire, or follow suite by unmasking.
Thank you for you post,
-Lord Malignance
Suite = suit. By now, you must all know, Lord Malignance cannot type. The fingers, they type by themselves sometimes (and they can't spell either).
ReplyDelete-Lord Malignance