Steve HermanFeb 25, 2023
Cleveland dumps #Dilbert. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/02/we-are-dropping-the-dilbert-comic-strip-because-of-creator-scott-adams-racist-rant-letter-from-the-editor.html
We are dropping the Dilbert comic strip because of creator Scott Adams’ racist rant: Letter from the Editor

this is a decision based on the principles of this news organization and the community we serve. We are not a home for those who espouse racism. We certainly do not want to provide them with financial support.

cleveland
Show threadSteve HermanFeb 25, 2023
And the Gannett newspaper chain is also saying no more #Dilbert.
Show threadSteve HermanFeb 25, 2023
Details from AP: https://apnews.com/article/animation-and-comics-business-e2266a2356d4159b7f43fdc095be9fcb
Media drop Dilbert after creator's Black 'hate group' remark

The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faced a backlash of cancellations Saturday while defending remarks describing people who are Black as members of “a hate group” from which white people should “get away.”

Associated Press
Show threadSteve HermanFeb 27, 2023
Update
Show threadMichael Gemar
@w7voa The way he’s talked about it really seems like this was his intended outcome.
Feb 27, 2023 at 2:05amWeb
Show threadSoletrainFeb 27, 2023
@michaelgemar @w7voa Now he can stop pretending to be funny and creative and finally focus on his passion: milking donations from MAGATs and being a raging asshole