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Craig Seeman · February 17th, 2009, 10:07 PM

For ages there was an ongoing thread about ridiculous Craigslist ads. I think Chris Hurd was tormented by what it was doing to this forum.

Today I saw this post in the Crew section of Craigslist in response to all the posts asking people to work for no pay.

Great Response. Shows you that even "names" are asked to do this and how one "name" responded!

YouTube - Harlan Ellison -- Pay the Writer

OK, Chris, now you can lock the thread <wink>

Pete Bauer · February 17th, 2009, 10:16 PM

Hilarious! I don't know if Chris will lock the thread or not. But it doesn't matter. That'll about cover the writers' opinions; what more need be said?

Perrone Ford · February 17th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Fan-friggin-tastic!

I think I'll go to my next freebie job with an eye patch and a tin cup! Gawd that was good.

John Estcourt · February 18th, 2009, 04:12 AM

OMG Brilliant, needed a good laugh and that did it! Thanks for posting that. Im still laughing gonna watch that again.
cheers john

Greg Boston · February 18th, 2009, 06:47 AM

I saw this about a year ago. Makes some very valid points.

-gb-

Tripp Woelfel · February 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Brilliant! Now tell me how you really feel Mr. Ellison.

Jay Gladwell · February 18th, 2009, 08:04 AM

One can't help but wonder how much he got paid for having this interview on YouTube.

:o)

Brian Mills · February 18th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Gladwell

One can't help but wonder how much he got paid for having this interview on YouTube.

:o)

Dude, that is so funny! I was thinking almost the same thing: "I wonder if the guy shooting this video for YouTube is getting paid!"

Craig Seeman · February 18th, 2009, 10:53 AM

The clip is from a documentary for sale on DVD (taking pre orders on Amazon).
So either they're either getting paid or getting a percentage.

Amazon.com: Harlan Ellison: Dreams with Sharp Teeth: Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams, Neil Gaiman, Erik Nelson: Movies & TV

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Mills

Dude, that is so funny! I was thinking almost the same thing: "I wonder if the guy shooting this video for YouTube is getting paid!"

Shaun Roemich · February 18th, 2009, 12:12 PM

I think I just wet myself!!!

"YOU can go to the store and buy it..."

Thanks for sharing, Craig!

Richard Alvarez · February 18th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Harlan Ellison - yeah, that's my man.

You know the whole story behind "The Terminator" and the old Outer Limits episode it was based on, written by Harlan Ellison? Called - "The Soldier"... great story, google it up.

Jacques E. Bouchard · February 20th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Gladwell

One can't help but wonder how much he got paid for having this interview on YouTube.

Ironic, ain't it, that people are re-broadcasting it for free? ;-)

J.

Jacques E. Bouchard · February 20th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Seeman

The clip is from a documentary for sale on DVD (taking pre orders on Amazon).
So either they're either getting paid or getting a percentage.

The person who posted the vid on YouTube isn't associated with the DVD or the production company. I'm not reporting the guy, just savouring the irony. ;-)

J.

Jacques E. Bouchard · February 20th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

Hilarious! I don't know if Chris will lock the thread or not. But it doesn't matter. That'll about cover the writers' opinions; what more need be said?

I always make a point of at least sending myself a DVD whenever I ask myself to write for free.

Craig Seeman · February 20th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacques E. Bouchard

Ironic, ain't it, that people are re-broadcasting it for free? ;-)
J.

He actually does link to the production company selling the DVD. Look on the description to the right. He names the movie, that it's a trailer, the director and links to the production company. Unfortunately it's not a hyperlink so one would have to cut and paste.

BTW to the best of my knowledge factualfactory is a stock footage house so they may have provided some of the stock. We don't know that they did not get permission to promote the trailer. It would be more helpful if the link were clickable though so one could buy the DVD and make sure Harlan gets his sixpence.

February 17th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#1
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Best Craigslist No Pay Ad Response EVER! For ages there was an ongoing thread about ridiculous Craigslist ads. I think Chris Hurd was tormented by what it was doing to this forum. Today I saw this post in the Crew section of Craigslist in response to all the posts asking people to work for no pay. Great Response. Shows you that even "names" are asked to do this and how one "name" responded! YouTube - Harlan Ellison -- Pay the Writer OK, Chris, now you can lock the thread <wink>

February 17th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Hilarious! I don't know if Chris will lock the thread or not. But it doesn't matter. That'll about cover the writers' opinions; what more need be said? __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

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February 18th, 2009, 04:12 AM	#4
John Estcourt Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland, Ayr www.amour weddingvideos.co.uk Posts: 305	OMG Brilliant, needed a good laugh and that did it! Thanks for posting that. Im still laughing gonna watch that again. cheers john __________________ john estcourt www.amourweddingvideos.co.uk

February 18th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#10
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	I think I just wet myself!!! "YOU can go to the store and buy it..." Thanks for sharing, Craig! __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

February 18th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#5
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	I saw this about a year ago. Makes some very valid points. -gb-

February 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#6
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	Brilliant! Now tell me how you really feel Mr. Ellison.

February 18th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#7
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	One can't help but wonder how much he got paid for having this interview on YouTube. :o)

February 18th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#11
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Harlan Ellison - yeah, that's my man. You know the whole story behind "The Terminator" and the old Outer Limits episode it was based on, written by Harlan Ellison? Called - "The Soldier"... great story, google it up.