Spooky. I am one with xkmind. Except that not only can I wait, I would really prefer that the future spare my children too.
The xkcd story is pure 21st century geek culture. How geek? On Google Reader xkcd gets over 100 "likes" within hours of release. That's probably the fastest and highest "like" rating in the entire geek universe.
How geek? Here's the official xkcd reuse permission policy ...
... If it's a not-for-profit publication, you need no permission -- just print them with attribution to xkcd.com. If it's a for-profit operation, I will probably give you permission if you email me to let me know. You can post xkcd in your blog (whether ad-supported or not) with no need to get my permission...
Munroe makes money by selling xkcd paraphernalia and a book of favorites ...
... In September 2009 Munroe released a book, entitled xkcd: volume 0, containing selected xkcd comics.[80] The book was published by breadpig, under a Creative Commons license, with all of the publisher's profits donated to Room to Read to promote literacy and education in the developing world. Six months after release, the book has sold over 25,000 copies. The book tour in New York City and Silicon Valley was a fundraiser for Room to Read that raised $32,000 to build a school in Laos....
Update: I corrected the original post. Munroe's publisher has donated the book profits, but Munroe can keep his well deserved share.
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