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08/02/2006 09:16:06 AM · #30

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by kudzu:
anyone else besides me see the title of this thread and think "huh... left of the second 't'... must have been a typo..."

How many T's do you see in "myspace sucks but..."?

EDIT: Ohhhhh.... left OFF the second T.

yeah... my little joke would have been better had i not had a typo myself, huh?

doh...

Rebecca

Nikon D80

08/02/2006 09:19:41 AM · #31

Originally posted by sammigurl:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by sammigurl:
Avoid myspace at all costs.

I've never, ever gone to a website starting with myspace.com and will never go. Ever.

It's best to avoid the entire site altogether, there are thousands of alternatives.

That kind of avoidance is not a good thing. It's quite easy to set up a myspace page and then link to your "real" web site.

It's free, kids dig it and it's a good avenue for band photography. Don't ignore Myspace, it's a big part of net culture today. Why miss free advertising?

Because:
a.) It's a stupid fad.
b.) I don't want people contacting me "who typ lik dis n cant use there brain".
c.) If I want extra advertising, it won't be to people who use Myspace, most likely. I'm boycotting it. People are using Myspace IN PLACE of their own domain name--hell, even movies are using Myspace as their "domain name."

Sorry to go off into a little rant, I just utterly despise Myspace.

I'm rarely contacted by anyone with a chronic typing disorder, though I do get spam friends. However, the big things to keep in mind is that the people who make fads into trends are the same ones who make discoveries with regards to art. They like The Pretty very much and they like to pass it on to their friends.

OdysseyF22

Panasonic DC-G9

Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro

08/02/2006 09:35:37 AM · #32

Originally posted by sammigurl:

I agree 100% with sammigurl. Have never been to myspace, although a friend showed me once, and I will never, ever go there. Is it a good way to get a certain exposure? Probably so. I'll take my chances without it.

I don't have anything against anyone who uses it, but to me, it's about as professional as linking to a facebook account. On that note, I think blogs rate only a few points higher.

If you're gonna' get site space, either get the free space through a photo site, or pay for the real-deal. I think boomtap made the right choice - an actual site is infinitely more versitile than a myspace, and much more professional.

EvanH

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Sigma

08/02/2006 09:44:43 AM · #33

95% of my shoots have been because of my advertisements on myspace

thats where all the bands are

thats where all the bands are looking for photographers

as much as everyone may hate it

it gets you work no doubt

fotomann_forever

08/02/2006 10:05:45 AM · #34

It seems to me only those that haven't used it for such purposes are taking a stand against it.

Point: it works, use it. Also, take the more traditional web site, if you want and then link to it from Myspace.

Is myspace professional? Yes, it is as professional as you make your presence there.

Is myspace a fad. Certainly, but so is 95% of the advertising inudstry and 98% of the music industry which boomtap is trying to target. Myspace may be a fad, but social networking web sites are setting in and won't be going away anytime soon, ditto with blogging.

Now, why do I care wha others think about Myspace? I don't. So, I'm over it. Boomtap, use it. It suits your cause.

08/02/2006 05:59:51 PM · #35

I suck at setting up myspace. I want it to be black with light gray text. Anybody know how I can get everything to be that way. Right now all I have is black for the blog.

jdannels

Nikon D300s

08/02/2006 06:22:26 PM · #36

thomas myspace editor 3.5 Try this you just go through and pick your colors scheme and everything then just paste the code in your about me or something. You can also add a photo for background. You may PM joeylawrence, his page looks really well done. joey's page

Message edited by author 2006-08-02 18:23:01.

saintaugust

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

08/02/2006 06:33:35 PM · #37

myspace does not suck!

i'm on there!

:-)

08/02/2006 06:37:23 PM · #38

Originally posted by jdannels:

Oh thank you so much. The sky is opened and now I can see the light! May there be 1000 blessings on you.

jdannels

Nikon D300s

08/02/2006 06:39:57 PM · #39

Originally posted by boomtap:

Originally posted by jdannels:
thomas myspace editor 3.5 Try this you just go through and pick your colors scheme and everything then just paste the code in your about me or something. You can also add a photo for background. You may PM joeylawrence, his page looks really well done. joey's page
Oh thank you so much. The sky is opened and now I can see the light! May there be 1000 blessings on you.

Hehehe, no problem should be real easy with that editor, there is also others if you google myspace editors or myspace layouts. Hopefully some of those blessings fall on my zen score. :p

Message edited by author 2006-08-02 18:40:30.

08/02/2006 09:56:34 PM · #40

what about the pics page, can that even be edited?

jdannels

Nikon D300s

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/03/2006 12:04:14 AM · #41

Originally posted by boomtap:

what about the pics page, can that even be edited?

I don't think so, but I know you can paste photos onto your main page if you know html. If you don't know just get a free photobucket account and put your photo in there and it will generate the code for you. Or put thumbnails and have them link back to your new webpage :)

Canon EOS-20D

08/03/2006 12:08:12 AM · #42

If you know css, you can just write that up and put it in the bottom of your "about me" box. Like this. :)

mandyturner

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/03/2006 12:15:23 AM · #43

say what you want about myspace.com, but I have made more contacts and new jobs for senior pictures there than the newspaper.

Joey Lawrence

PhaseOne P45

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

08/03/2006 12:27:40 AM · #44

Everyone hates myspace...

It can be put to great use when done correctly.

petrakka

08/03/2006 12:33:37 AM · #45

i just got a contract job for a magazine last week, cuz i have my website linked from my myspace.

the dude was lookin for photographers around where i live, and i came up, and he checked out my site, and boom. I made some dollars.

08/03/2006 01:35:33 PM · #46

Originally posted by mandyturner:

say what you want about myspace.com, but I have made more contacts and new jobs for senior pictures there than the newspaper.

Ya, I am thinking for networking you have to do it. Although I don't want a job in photography. It is just for fun.

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 13:36:04.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

08/05/2006 07:29:44 PM · #47

Well, I have myspace hooked up. I took much of your advice on here, thanks. Myspace sucks, and it is friggen a pain in the neck too, but I am already getting views so I guess it is worth it.

Post your myspace so I can add you as friends.

//www.myspace.com/jasoncrossphoto

ShannonLee

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

08/05/2006 07:49:19 PM · #48

your site turned out nice!! i've been contemplating doing the same thing. I had a myspace for a while (just for myself, not photography) but i got sooooo sick of it... but after checking out the responses to this forum i think i've come to the conclusion that it's really an awesome way to get exposure... and can give you somewhere to post photo blogs and what not! i'm probably gonna go ahead and make one soon, as well as a REAL website. :)

acrotide

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/05/2006 08:12:57 PM · #49

I've had a myspace account for a while, but just recently did something with it. Nothing fancy at the moment, but it will probably be a decent place for a bit of networking in the future, like many here have said.

//www.myspace.com/acrotide

Everyone feel free to add me as a friend as my list is pretty bare :)