I am amongst the group of really old guys here. Just about anything you can talk about regarding DJing, I've "been there and done that". I am beginning the "wind down" portion of my DJ career (where I can see the end), and think that this thing is an honorable career, but there are far too many newbies who think they know it all. One of the reasons I went to start my own board years ago was to combat that philosophy in new members who all want to know how to do that or do this, and never return to the boards once they have the answer. You know the guys who never "give back". I call it the "micro wave" mentality. Fast quick and get er done, without any forethought of what the hell they are doing to this business. Tell me how to set up a sound system (or whatever), "thanks I don't need you any more... see ya". We've all read the thread, where someone asks for suggestions, then everyone else gives him/her well thought out suggestions. Then, the person comes back to say they did what they were thinking of doing in the first place (which was wrong in the first place), and it leaves the pros who wasted their time, banging their heads. That's where I was when I left.
So, for those new folks who give a rip, pay attention to those who have gone before you and don't piss off your elders (that works with every facet of life). I once had a guy talk about my DMX instructions, telling members to go get the same information from YouTube. He didn't endear himself to me for that. Then, I had a guy give me a promise about "a deal" and backed out, and shafted me in the meantime. He's still around, but I'll never do business with him again. I'm of the philosophy that you get back what you give.
Some of you may remember that I'm a semi-professional magician. I have folks ask me all the time "how did you do that" and really expect me to give them the answer for free. I paid for, practiced it, perfected it, and YOU want to know how it's done for free? We have the same mentality here... too bad the profession is filled with craigslist amateurs who give us all a black eye.
Thanks... I'm off the soapbox for now. Guess I'm back!
So, for those new folks who give a rip, pay attention to those who have gone before you and don't piss off your elders (that works with every facet of life). I once had a guy talk about my DMX instructions, telling members to go get the same information from YouTube. He didn't endear himself to me for that. Then, I had a guy give me a promise about "a deal" and backed out, and shafted me in the meantime. He's still around, but I'll never do business with him again. I'm of the philosophy that you get back what you give.
Some of you may remember that I'm a semi-professional magician. I have folks ask me all the time "how did you do that" and really expect me to give them the answer for free. I paid for, practiced it, perfected it, and YOU want to know how it's done for free? We have the same mentality here... too bad the profession is filled with craigslist amateurs who give us all a black eye.
Thanks... I'm off the soapbox for now. Guess I'm back!