Not only does the local drive-time DJ/promoter not mention the original, he makes it sound like it is his own invention. There's no way he hasn't heard of our Geek Prom. Ripoff!

i got an idea...i'll boost a concept i gleaned from Duluth, and promote it in a city THE NEXT STATE OVER.

Nobody'll suspect a thing.

Bands that sound like Nickelback? Well hot damn that's just what geeks love! Sounds like Tim Hartt really knows how to have a good time with the indoors kids.

time plus occurrence sets precedence? plus: nowhere in the annals of Geek Prom does his name appear as an organizational member.

tomasz set it straight with linky on their comments.

I know this guy a little bit ... I wouldn't take him too seriously.  The paper just ran a press release that was probably written by Tim, himself, btw.  

Word is that when budgets are cut in news organizations, the fact-checkers and editors are some of the first to go.  I think they might be willing to correct the record if you sent a letter to to the editor with some of the facts, like that this isn't the first-ever geek prom and that Tim has no standing to claim that it was his idea. 

Then again, I think you might want to just copyright it, patent it... or whatever you do with those things. If it is that important to you that no one else do anything like it then your should protect your vision. Plus you could license it to other localities and make some money for you or your causes then if you want.  If you don't care that much then just let it go.  But you probably won't be very happy if you choose a middle ground, like holding on to it emotionally but not doing anything about it in the real world. Just my sense of things.

Tim Hartt is a former DJ for 102.5 FM in Duluth. He ran the Norshor for a few months in 2004.

Check out pics from, ahem, "Geek Prom."

http://centralwisconsinhub.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPublicPhotoGallery&plckGalleryID=536b5856-5f96-4e0e-a484-d7cb36aff146

after looking at those pics, I'd say we would want NO connection...perhaps other than a licensing fee.

Whats with all the moaning!!!???I did do radio in Duluth and I loved and was treated wonderfully there. I hope to come and visit some old friends soon. I researched several different "GEEK PROMS" in 7 different states. I'ts not my concept or YOURS!!! it was a fixture in Arizona way before Duluth. I wanted to do a radio event for fun and did so.It is the first ever Geek Prom in Wausau.I have never been to a Geek Prom in Duluth but I am sure it was a completely different experience than this CONCERT in Wausau. I did in fact use the name because of hearing about it in Duluth. Like I mentioned before I had never attended the one in Duluth. This was MY idea to have a concert for somewhat misfit listeners for a lousy Ten Bucks! Duluth has a wonderful music scene that cannot be duplicated but can be idealized for other areas of the world. GOD BLESS YOU HATERS!!! You keep my radio juices flowing!! Tim Hartt

Bottom line Paul...I was not looking for anything but a good show for a charitable cause... Success!! I do love the city of Duluth and tell Donnie Ness I said HI

your doublespeak reminds me of many a sleazy politician, tim. ever thought of running for office?