Fair Creative Gigs

Date: 2008-11-20, 1:30PM PST


(I'm hiring for a for a short-term, small, or odd job) (small design, photography, illustration projects)

These two statements (above) are Craig's List own definition and/or qualifications for what SHOULD be listed in Creative Gigs.

This posting may soon get flagged by those wanting to abuse the system and they will learn about Karma soon enough. Flagging this will only facilitate me re-posting it at the top of the list so, flag on.

Gigs implies a PAID job, and it is reasonable that some jobs may be paid for with trades and or other services, still, there is a section for BARTER. But it is reasonable that some gigs need to be placed in the creative section when payment is a trade just to find the appropriate audience.

There is a TALENT section for models, dancers, and other TALENT.

There is a Writer’s section.

There is a CREW section for all film crew positions, including DP’s, Directors, Hair & Make-up etc.

Design includes design gigs as stated and are not limited to marketing, fine art and so on, but that doesn’t seem to fit a Producer or someone to INVEST in your dreams. Adding the word Creative in front of a Receptionist Position doesn’t make it appropriate to be listed here.

Craig’s List is Self-Police-ing so it is up to responsible people to FLAG inappropriate listings. It is also responsible not to flag appropriate listings, a 2-way street.

Some days I go through a dozen listings that include anything but what is appropriate for this section.

Internships should be PAID by California LAW, they are not a Gig, but rather a Job. Any listing looking to hire anyone in the Gigs section is just an attempt to circumvent Craig’s List fees and procedures for help wanted ads and should be flagged, this is not the place for help wanted ads. If you are looking for any kind of an employee, you ad doesn’t belong here.

The situation will only get worse if we do not FLAG APPROPRIATELY and then it will serve no one well, a victim of the dark side of human nature.

Anyone working for free is doing the whole community a disservice not to mention facilitating their own self-abuse. Word to the wise... If you will work for free in LA/Hollywood, you will work for free in LA/Hollywood.

If we allow the abuse to continue it will only get worse until it renders Craig’s List ineffective. Before this happens, Craig’s List will be forced to initiate posting policies to better regulate the site. This will cost money and Craig’s List will no longer be free. This will be a loss for everyone.

No hate needed, just be fair and reasonable.

Thanks!


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