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Jun 11 05 10:15 am Link Posted by Doug Swinskey: So you're saying the circus knife-thrower can't practice on my models while I change CF cards? Jun 11 05 10:22 am Link Posted by Doug Swinskey: That's right... if you witness some guys dressed in black with masks and high powered rifles entering a bank... just turn a blind eye and "dont worry about what someone else is doing". Jun 11 05 10:28 am Link Posted by XtremeArtists ®: Posted by Doug Swinskey: so shut up..keep a clean safe environmet to work in..treat your models with respect and reverance. hone your skills and let your images do the talking.. So you're saying the circus knife-thrower can't practice on my models while I change CF cards? you can create whatever environment you want, without fear that i bad mouth you.. Jun 11 05 10:29 am Link Posted by SayCheeZ!: Posted by Doug Swinskey: That's right... if you witness some guys dressed in black with masks and high powered rifles entering a bank... just turn a blind eye and "dont worry about what someone else is doing". what a creative use of editing on your part..you seemed to extrapilate a great deal more then i suggested.. Jun 11 05 10:40 am Link I couldn't tell you how "legit" it is but I do know that several MM models are there too, and that I have gotten several shoots from girls there who wanted pictures for their page, pictures for their husband/boyfriend, or pictures for their portfolio... so I guess the real question is noth whether the site is "legit" but are the users "legit"? Jun 11 05 02:03 pm Link Posted by SayCheeZ!: Yea, because my rent is due. So mind yer bizznizz, bub! When you hear a woman scream while some guy is on top of her in a dirty back alley... continue on and "dont worry about what someone else is doing". Yea, because you don't want to be next. That place might be crawling with germs! YUCK!! And if you happens to see the convicted child molester hanging around the local playground with a bag of candy in his lap, don't bother him... simply go do your own thing and "dont worry about what someone else is doing". HEY!!!! RKelly hasn't even went to trial yet!! Leave that man alone! Jun 11 05 04:00 pm Link I don't use MySpace as anything more than a time waster, really. Though, I do link to my site. I was unexpectedly contacted by a Brooks student and we did a shoot that went fine. I still haven't received the pictures yet, though. *grumble* Jun 11 05 04:11 pm Link Myspace was really like the only site that really blew up in the wake of the whole friendster boom. Of course it's not the best networking tool, esp. in comparison to something like MM, which caters to a specific group. Myspace is basically like walking into a club, anybody can step up and say hi to you. That's just the rules you get to play by. And i've got to object to the idea that this place being more about socializing is a bad thing. I network enough in real life, it's nice to chat about nothing in particular with people with the same interests. The reason I think more and more people are being drawn to MM over OMP is specifically the fact that it's a more personal, casual atmosphere. How often on OMP do you see some other photographers work and see it purely as a rival business? Here, I get to compliment and appreciate everybody's work. Freakin love it. Jun 11 05 04:32 pm Link Posted by nick latino: heh, trust me, it was a kid's hangout waaaaaay before that. I mean, look at the 'myspace' parties, or 'myspace model expos' or booths at car shows. It's the crowd they cater to. Jun 11 05 04:35 pm Link myspace is great when i have nothing else to do, which is quite often. it is a very legitimate waste of time, and a good way to become E-famous. Jun 11 05 10:01 pm Link Posted by SayCheeZ!: Actually I want to know who the photog is that is doing that. Jun 12 05 03:21 am Link I found this site through myspace...point taken? Jun 15 05 12:39 pm Link Posted by VegasModel: I hate to bust in on your post... BUT... WTF? Jun 15 05 12:49 pm Link I think for people in the industry, myspace can be a great tool to get your name out there, direct people to your website, etc. I've also booked several shoots through myspace. There are plenty of weirdos out there, but you have to remember, it's a free-for-all site. It's not meant for industry professionals only, it was intended to be an alternative to Friendster, for crying out loud. I think it has definately surpassed friendster by far. It has industry options, networking options, and it also has the potential for stalkers, weirdos and preditors. The thing is, if you're putting your name out there, which I think everyone here on the site could probably not get enough of, it's a good tool for that. But like any place where you're putting yourself out for fans or networking, you're bound to have at least one person out there trying to ruin it for everyone. It's a great time waster. It can be a great networking tool if you use it right, and it can be a great jump start for those of us in the industry who want to put our name out there, maybe redirect people to our sites, etc. Jun 15 05 08:46 pm Link http://www.myspace.com/stavrophotography Is my new account since I can't acces my primary account. As soon as I get everyone on this one I will remove everything from my http://www.myspace.com/stavrosworld Dec 14 06 05:16 pm Link I have two myspaces; one to self promote and the ohter for personal. Neither of which are for actually modeling contacts. Dec 14 06 05:21 pm Link Patrick Walberg wrote: same for me... i heard about MM via several models i met on myspace, but i have gotten more paying gigs from bands and models via myspace than MM... bottom line, it's what you do with it... joining MM doesn't guarantee paying gigs anymore than myspace does, but obviously since myspace isn't a modeling site, you will deal with a lot more b.s... Dec 14 06 05:31 pm Link whoa... i just realized this is an old thread... haha... Dec 14 06 05:36 pm Link Hmm... I got a Myspace account back in 04 just to talk to friends on it....but that didn't work out too well back then since NONE of my friends had one. Now almost everyone has one... But I only made an account to talk to and make new friends. Funny thing is, just last night (or technically early this morning) I added "Modeling" networking to my Myspace profile. Already today I get a message about "Modeling opportunities in Houston". Quite interesting. Dec 14 06 05:36 pm Link I have a myspace page just so people can see my face and I can get more recognition. I don't socialize with anyone I don't know personally. Maybe small talk to a few but that is rare. I have only had one or two creepy messages sent to me but never anything like a picture of some guys privates. It is what you make of it I think... Dec 14 06 05:42 pm Link MM, OMP, and whatever else you may use = networking Myspace = fan base Dec 14 06 05:44 pm Link well i have one just for the fun of it www.myspace.com/marytzag to meet people maybe or even get some work from it Dec 14 06 05:45 pm Link Holy $hit... how did this thread get revived??? It's 1- 1/2 years old! Dec 14 06 05:48 pm Link myspace is great for musicians. ya theres alot of stalker, shady types on it but you'd be stupid to put all your personal info on it as well. Dec 14 06 06:42 pm Link Myspace is a legitimate free-for-all networking/dating/whatever/time waster. Yeah, I agree. Dec 14 06 06:45 pm Link MySpace shouldn't be used for modeling since it isn't geared towards the industry, but you CAN get good networking done. Since it IS a networking website. I have two accounts. A personal one and one that showcases my photography. I don't use MySpace for anything but to keep in touch with people but word of mouth is the best form of networking, and apparently being on peoples friendslist is also a great way of networking. I never used MySpace to network in the industry but turned out to be a great tool. As a photographer, I've had better connections on MySpace than MM. As a model I never liked OMP very much and prefer MM over it. To each their own. I say use whatever works well for you. Dec 14 06 07:12 pm Link myspacers dont know what tfp or tfcd means  in other words u'll get cash!  Dec 14 06 07:17 pm Link Koala wrote: I agree to each his or her own, Dec 14 06 07:34 pm Link SayCheeZ! wrote: Blame it on Stavro.. LOl.. I didnt see that fact at first either... Dec 14 06 07:56 pm Link My myspace page revolves around my personal life and interests. one major interest happens to be photography. while i don't get many stray request for photography, i do have mindshare with those that i'm connected with. In other words, whenever the conversation of graphic design or photography pop up, the fingers point towards me. Dec 14 06 09:53 pm Link On Jun 11 05 UdoR wrote: That's a LOT of newbies. Dec 15 06 03:36 am Link Both Myspace and MM are very addicting. I started my Myspace because some people at work were on it. Starting networking and met some really cool people. It's a great format to display you work/art...it's like a free webpage. Then just by chance I met my girlfriend Mayhem #286267 she didn't even have pictures of herself up when we fell in love. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Dec 15 06 03:44 am Link |
