Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 21:57:51 -0400 (EDT) Paige, I love your strip. I didn't realize how much it had become part of my conciousness (and that of my partner's) until we were driving around today and I made an off-hand remark that some hot-chick motorcyclist looked like 'Chelle and he got the reference immediately! We're hooked. But please, have mercy on Stephan...he really can't draw, but he's created some great characters. - Bridgett Check out Stephan's work on Comics.com: Pearls Before Swine   Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 I just wanted to say I really enjoy your comic and I've noticed a lot of coincidences in it, because I'm bisexual, or at least, I thought I was, and everyone else thought I was, and my middle name is Jane, and my friend's name is Jane, even though I didn't go out with her...and..yah.. Nways, thanks for putting the comic online and updating it, because I really enjoy it, and I'm sure other people do as well - Alice Friday, August 8, 2003 As an adolescent, lesbian comic-lover it has meant a lot to read this comic and remind myself that I'm still totally normal. Not only is it progressive, but its a genuinely smart and funny comic. If only Jane's world were a reality, then life would be a lot less stressful...so would getting a girlfriend - Maggie Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 Hello! I was just reading a whole bunch of comics online and ran across yours. it was so captivating I read the whole months worth and I was wondering if you have your own website were I could see all the janes world comics...? maybe also I was wondering why you don't do a Sunday strip? I really like your style and and just the way its all down to earth non macho kool is so great and the goofiness of it is wonderful specially all the donuts jokes I have a fixation myself! well I wish you good luck and lots of fun have a good day -Reme Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 Hi Paige. I love where this is going. On a scale of 1 to 10, how sexy does it get? By the way, I'm a woman. I know Stan is a guys name, but it's just a nick name. I am 27 years old, single, big breasted, and confused. Hair: Brunette with blond highlights, Eyes: Green, 5"6 - Stan Tue, 8 Jul 2003 So I started reading the strip. Then I was puzzled. Jane is a lesbian. What? I have never seen a comic strip with openly gay characters. Am I out of touch? But I must say, whether I am buried in the sand or if "Jane's World" is truly groundbreaking begins to take a back seat as Jane's character and humanity comes through. A new show "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is going to start on the tv somewhere, and just the title is a turnoff, in that you can figure how a lot of the jokes will be generated just from the title. Probably a disservice to gays and lesbians as gay characters are portrayed as single issue annoyances set up to be the butt of jokes rather than human beings. They gotta aim for the gay dollar but in a "let's distinguish them from us, preferably in a derogatory way that won't raise too many hackles" kind of way. Wonder if Jesse Helms and his friends had a say in how the show was to be produced. It's good to see portrayals of characters like those found in Jane's World that display fullness of human character and experience rather than corporate engendered politically chopped up cartoonish trash passed off as "groundbreaking". In a politically charged, spin filled atmosphere as gays and lesbians move forward to equal rights under the law, the same as granted Black Americans oh so long ago, Jane's World is a simple, clean breath of fresh air. Too bad there isn't more like it. Charles Monday, June 23, 2003 you rock !! what a refreshing comic* its about time keep up the great work!! - pattie Monday, June 23, 2003 Dear Paige, I really enjoy your comic strip and it's a part of my morning routine. As a gay man, I hope you never do get rid of "chest hair before breakfast" appearances. Anyway, thanks and continue with the great work. Kenn Thursday, June 19, 2003 will jane ever find herself a nice girl? erin Monday, June 2, 2003 Hello there, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say that the "plaid pants" storyline is hilarious...you have me laughing at work, where I probably shouldn't be reading comics, but there you are. Thanks! - Andrew