Back in the mid-90’s, I was able to construct a website as a convenient, efficient means to interact with others online. It was a simple effort, but it wasn’t until my friend, the late and dearly missed Bob Repas, added upgrades that allowed for a functioning message board and chat room. With these upgrades, I was able to converse with people all over the globe. I was also able to add a store page for selling original art, back issues and other items.
Eventually the website ended up shutting down for a variety of reasons. For one thing, it required a lot of time to update, which I didn’t really have back then. So I looked around for something that would allow contact with others quickly and efficiently without imposing on my schedule. Thus, I settled with Facebook for awhile, and then discovered Twitter, which I signed on more than a decade ago.
Twitter served my purposes for the longest time, especially when I was appearing at the San Diego Comic-Con annually and other events over the years.
Recently, however, with the takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk, it has become a decidedly toxic environment for both myself and those I interact with, not to mention many other individuals who aren’t happy with what they see and are heading for the doors.
So now I find myself transitioning to the next phase of interacting with others online.
At this time, I’m in the process of creating a safe, friendly environment where people can check out my work as well as interact with me & others on this website. I also have a Discord account which I’m tying in with this website, and there’s a good chance I may add another social media platform or two connected to this website.
Once I have this site up and running within the next few weeks to the point I’m happy with, I’ll then begin shutting down both my Facebook and Twitter accounts after giving everyone sufficient notice.
In the meantime, feel free to email me with your questions, comments, suggestions and even – yes – criticisms, as I’m always looking to improve my site, my work and myself, as I believe one never stops learning and growing.
Email me at kenpenders@kenpenders.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks and take care.