Should we allow solicitation on the forum?

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

You're such a spoil-sport, Amy.
I was just about to approach you about some of those tongue-placement tips you've been advertising....
Vice On!

J.S. Gilbert

When a regular poster here makes a couple of posts offering to do some work to make extra money, it's a lot different than someone with a v.o. school or program or other formal business.

We know that no matter how liberal a policy might be established for hawking wares, V123 won't let another annual fee online community within 100 yards of these boards. So wheere then do we draw the line?

I honestly don't know how this could be done with any true level of integrity since so many of us have diffrering agendas. My feeling is that as a working professional I don't need people hawking beginnng voice books around here. My personal agenda would be to try and create an environment on V123 that was more enticing to professional talent and proffesional job seekers.

I think that the level of current offerings seems appropriate, but that this can and should be something that is policed. I think that many of us can produce demos and/or otherwise have services that can support other actors. It's not my intent to hang around anything that starts resembling the home shopping network.

There already is a buy/ sell forum. Anyone who wants to sell services can post there, and if it gets out of hand, then yank the plug. If this is first and foremost a place to come and get work opportunites then I say to have a formal policy to allow it is not something I support.

George Karnes · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 905

I just don't want to lose the sense of community that is here. For the most part, all help and advice is free.

If you are going to open the gate, it should be pretty open.

I agree with most of the others that it sould be related to the voice community.

But we should still be free to blast someone who is in your face aboout it.

Anthony Williams · **Voice Talent** Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 663

HI Guys,

I vote yes as well and i agree as long as they are premium members its ok with me.

Thanks Tony

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

Todd Ellis · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007, 17:18 (GMT) Post subject:

We already have a "buy/sell" forum. Why not limit it to postings there?

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

That's the thing that confuses me about the whole controversy to start with. Chuck posted his services in the Buy Sell section, and it is a service relevant to the members of our community.

Todd Ellis · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007, 01:39 (GMT) Post subject:

I just read through the whole thread that started this mess. Sorry - I don't spend much time in that section of the forum. Which is kind of my point now. If you ain't interested in the topic - don't read it. If somebody wants to buy production services from Colin, fine by me. If you want IVR editing/processing it sounds like Chuck might be a resource. I don't want or need an Mbox USB whatchamajigger - so I don't read those posts. Life is too short - flush it and move on.

((edited to fix boo-boo))

Simon Hill · **Voice Talent** Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 288

I say YES. It would be great to make a seperate forum for people who would like to solicit services such as producing demos. If there's a dedicated area then only those seeking such services will see the solicitation. It would also be a great way for beginners to work with pros and gain valuable knowledge. It opens up a huge opportunity for networking among the talents on this site as well. Obviously voice123 would not have any legal obligation to the transactions for the services just as they don't for payment of our leads. There's always the buyer/seller beware and that can't be changed but shouldn't pose a threat to opening up to this idea. If it were an issue stopping voice123 from having a dedicated forum, then voice123 might as well shut itself down. So let's do this!

And if you're wondering who ripped the big ol stinker this morning... IT WAS MEEEEEEE!!! I posted both in the Newbie and voice over Idol forums because I figured people who need the most help would see my message. A dedicated forum would be the professional way as I even had 2nd thoughts about posting my messages. Freddie!? What's going to happen?!

Simon

Freddie Molina · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007, 12:12 (GMT) Post subject:

Nikki Saco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 465

I voted yes, but agree it's best limited to the Buy Sell forum unless it's really on point with another thread. So far, I haven't seen anything that struck me as reaching to stay on topic and still offer a service. I don't think I'd limit solicitation offers to premium members. I'll defer to the majority on that, but I'd hate to exclude newer members from opportunities to generate revenues so they can afford memberships and participate in auditions. It's true that would increase my competition, but then I'm a glutton for punishment. Wink

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Does this mean I can pick up clients for my massage business, after all you do want to be relaxed before an audition......

Oh and Amy have no fear I wear scrubs and have a licence. None of that Japanese Spa stiletto wearing crap goes on in my clinic

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Was I joking?.....does a butterfly have wings?..

Ok it's not funny enough for stand up comedy, but yes I jest.

my fellow Practioner and Rieki Master.

Lynne Alston · **Voice Talent** Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 743

[quote="Deby Cedars LMT"]Does this mean I can pick up clients for my massage business,

I hope you were joking Deby, otherwise , next it will be shoe salesman, we all need shoes, oh,wait a minute I don't wear shoes, but you get my drift!

Lynne

Brian Kirchoff · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007, 14:07 (GMT) Post subject:

I have no problem with it, but agree with others who've mentioned it, that we need to make sure it stays in its own category, like "Marketplace", with plenty of rules and regs.

Actually, it's just going to make for a lot of work (and policing) for you Freddie -

~Kirch