It's funny but a really foolish investment of time and psychological energy.
Read the thread on divestment for a seduction-related example.
Read the thread on divestment for a seduction-related example.
Quote: (04-05-2014 05:36 AM)Beyond Borders Wrote:
hahaha Funny shit.
But yeah, definitely a waste of time and energy on an exchange that reflects very poorly on your business if the guy puts on the web, which it appears this one did. Sometimes you feel like doing this kind of thing but following through on that impulse just recycles negative energy, in my opinion.
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Why is spec work unethical?
The designers in essence work free of charge and with an often falsely advertised, overinflated promise for future employment; or are given other insufficient forms of compensation. Usually these glorified prizes or “carrots” appear tantalising for creative communicators just starting out, ending with encouraging examples like “good for your portfolio” or “gain recognition.”
The reality is that they often yield little extra work, profit or referrals. Moreover, designers must often sign a contract unwittingly waiving their valuable creative rights and ownership of their work to the ones promoting this system. A verbal agreement is ineffective in protecting the rights of designers in a court of law. As a result the client will often employ other designers using similar unprincipled tactics to change and/or resell the creative work as their own. This promotes the practice of designers ridiculously undercharging themselves in the hope of “outbidding” potential rivals, in the process devaluing their skills and those of the design profession. Promoting this method encourages some clients to continue preying on uninformed creatives for menially valued labour.
Why should I pay a professional to do work I might like when I can get lots of submissions from a contest?
For one thing, you’re deceptively promoting free labour, a disreputable practice in itself. You impede the designer from earning a proper salary. Would you work for free with the hope of possibly being compensated? Also consider that contests largely attract inexperienced designers who are under pressure due to unreasonable time restraints and competition. You run the huge risk of ultimately receiving poorly executed designs that inadequately represent your business amongst your competitors and for future customers. It could end up costing you in the long run in terms of lost revenue and other factors. A professional will work toward developing effective tailored design solutions reflective of their years of training and experience — part and parcel of the job.
Quote: (04-07-2014 05:58 AM)bojangles Wrote:
His gym emails post was one of the funniest things I'd ever read, used to enjoy reading his site a coup;le of years back