When this was first started I was very adament about making sure people were not posting commercial work here in an attempt to abuse new people in the business with getting them to do , what should be a commercial product, for free.
I fear this might be going on a bit, I really would like to see this kept as a hobbiest , spec ad, whatever area personaly. An example post is, this new music video post.
The guy promises airplay, says he has videos on MTV currently, makes it out as if he's a hooked up guy but can't offer any compensation for the work nor does he mention that there might be later if the band or concept picks up. Its clearly a marketing peice for someone.
This kind of stuff is what I was talking about, it smells suspect to me, becouse it just doesn't sound right,.
I emailed him just asking for details.
I have been burned before with work like this . Work I did I had thought was demo art for a guy to promote a new talent with promise of real work if it picks up. It never happened and I saw the concept art I made used on products for sale.Ticked me off really. Wasn't work suing him over of course, but it was irritating especially when I found out later thats how the guy does business. Just finds a kid to do it for free, cuts him loose and finds another one for free and he's making money off it.
I would hate someone to feel the same way off one of the non-paying jobs on this forum.
What are you're guys views on this stuff? Should we just let users figure out whats up or should be take a closer look at what kind of "free" work is being posted.