Son of WWYD...

[Guest]

OK, here's two more.

1. You have long hair or dredlocks. The prospective client wants you to cut your hair. Do you?

2. You have a moustache, beard, or any combination thereof. The prospective client wants you clean shaved. Do you?

 

[hiredpower]

No to either one, they wouldn't be my prospective client in the first place.

3. The prospective client thinks you're ugly and wants you to get facial reconstruction.

 

[Guest]

1. You have long hair or dredlocks. The prospective client wants you to cut your hair. Do you?

I'm of the bald variety so I've already done the chop job; however, if I did have long hair or dredlocks I probably would have invested some time and effort into growing it that way so my answer would be, "I am what I am."

2. You have a moustache, beard, or any combination thereof. The prospective client wants you clean shaved. Do you?

I do have a beard and moustache. My wife likes it. I'm keeping it.

Just because I've given my answers does not mean that you can't.

 

[MBM]

Answer to both, "You must be looking for another DJ"

 

[DJCC]

OK, here's two more.

1. You have long hair or dredlocks. The prospective client wants you to cut your hair. Do you?

Nope, what you see is what you get.

2. You have a moustache, beard, or any combination thereof. The prospective client wants you clean shaved. Do you?

Same as above

 

[Ron Auger]

Bored since you quit? To even ponder such dumb questions is mind boggling.

To all the impressive young DJ's on this board. Please know that what you read of these WWYD's are extreme if not made up cases. In over 20 years in the business I have never had anyone even come close to asking such ridiculous absurd questions. Be true to yourself while at the same time respecting your clients.

My work here is done.

 

[soundinmotiondj]

1. You have long hair or dredlocks. The prospective client wants you to cut your hair. Do you?

I have short hair, so not an issue.

Years ago, I used a couple of college kids on summer break as roadies, and I made them pull their long hair back into a pony tail. They groused at first, but (eventually) understood why I made them clean up for wedding receptions.

2. You have a moustache, beard, or any combination thereof. The prospective client wants you clean shaved. Do you?

No. But I am certainly open to a visit to the hair stylist 2-3 days before the event to keep everything looking good. I normally get a hair cut every 3-4 weeks to keep my appearance up for events.

 

[Guest]

To all the impressive young DJ's on this board. Please know that what you read of these WWYD's are extreme if not made up cases. In over 20 years in the business I have never had anyone even come close to asking such ridiculous absurd questions. Be true to yourself while at the same time respecting your clients.

Just because you have not experienced them does not mean that they don't happen. Folks may have encountered these situations but may not have said anything.

In regard to them being made up, no, they have been gleaned from various boards over the course of about five years. Five years is the about the amount of time I have been active on the DJ boards but my experience extends about twenty.

In reagard to Ron, Proverbs 26: 4-5 says;

(4) Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.
(5) Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

These may be contradictory but Robert Deffingbaugh, in his Bible study, "The Fool,"says:

We should not allow the fool to drag us down to his level. The fool is exasperating; he is looking for trouble, and he often tempts us to oblige him. Since the fool will spout off and speak his mind, we are tempted to lose our temper with him as well. Proverbs instructs us not to allow him to get the best of us, lest we be lowered to his level.

If we all remember the Donald Trump vs. Rosie O'Donnel situation when Donald Trump mistakenly got into a name-calling contest with Rosie O'Donnell, it gave her a fallacious, elevated estimation of her debating abilities, deluding her into a false sense of importance and wisdom, and at the same time, it artificially boosted the ratings of The View. Fred Thompson, on the other hand, when asked to debate the merits of "universal" health care with Michael Moore, who lauds Fidel Castro's system in Cuba, made it clear that he would not lower himself to Moore's foolishness.

And to make it even more clear to Ron, yes Ron, I am calling you a fool.​

 

[Ron Auger]

Just because you have not experienced them does not mean that they don't happen. Folks may have encountered these situations but may not have said anything.

In regard to them being made up, no, they have been gleaned from various boards over the course of about five years. Five years is the about the amount of time I have been active on the DJ boards but my experience extends about twenty.

In reagard to Ron, Proverbs 26: 4-5 says;



These may be contradictory but Robert Deffingbaugh, in his Bible study, "The Fool,"says:

If we all remember the Donald Trump vs. Rosie O'Donnel situation when Donald Trump mistakenly got into a name-calling contest with Rosie O'Donnell, it gave her a fallacious, elevated estimation of her debating abilities, deluding her into a false sense of importance and wisdom, and at the same time, it artificially boosted the ratings of The View. Fred Thompson, on the other hand, when asked to debate the merits of "universal" health care with Michael Moore, who lauds Fidel Castro's system in Cuba, made it clear that he would not lower himself to Moore's foolishness.

And to make it even more clear to Ron, yes Ron, I am calling you a fool.​

What the hell are you talking about?:sqconfused: I have never read so many outrageous ridiculous stories from one person before. Are you just lonely? I would just hate to see some young inexperienced DJ looking for advise come and read some of this foolishness and think "what a bunch of loons".

Then again that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

I love it when they're this easy.

Sorry Jon, I know but I just can't help myself. I'm on a mission from God!!!

 

[Guest]

I'm on a mission from God!!!

Delusional as well.

Ron, take it as stated in my previous post; a compilation of situations stated on this board and others over a five year period. A few did happen to me and I will go as far to tell you the one about shaving the beard and moustach is one of them in this thread.

On Sid's board about three years ago the hair situation came up and that sparked an argument between two DJs. Is your problem with the fact that my memory is better than yours?

Instead of shooting down the concept, what situations do you have? Post them in a WWYD scenario. Unless all you really want to do is whine about my posts and stir the pot. If all you want to do is whine, I'll hand you some cheese and you can go off in the corner and have a party.

 

[Sounds To Go]

Man you guys are great... My 6 year old has 2 dwarf hampsters that run around between their cages and up in the air through all these little colored plastic tubies, and they get in these big wheels and just go for HOURS - watching you two go around and around in circles is *almost* as entertaining as watching them!

But neither of you have peed on my hand yet, so I guess I gotta give you both that....

 

[Ron Auger]

You know if you make certain noises or tease your hamster in a certain way you can make him spaz out and run around the cage like crazy? Nuf said.

What can I say, it's a hobby.

 

[Guest]

I really should know better. As I just told Ron in a PM, I guess the Bible is right and you really can't talk to a fool. By arguing with him I look as much a fool as he does. So, I'll stop arguing with him and let him be in the role of the fool.

What he doesn't understand is that after I sell off the gear at the end of November it is not my intention to visit the DJ forums any longer. I have about twenty years experience in this business. Once I leave, that resource is gone.

"You won't have Richard Nixon to kick around anymore" - Richard Nixon.

 

[Sounds To Go]

You know if you make certain noises or tease your hamster in a certain way you can make him spaz out and run around the cage like crazy? Nuf said.

What can I say, it's a hobby.

Understood

 

[Sounds To Go]

What he doesn't understand is that after I sell off the gear at the end of November it is not my intention to visit the DJ forums any longer. I have about twenty years experience in this business. Once I leave, that resource is gone.

Well that doesn't HAVE to be the case, and doesn't follow necessarily, but if that's the choice you're making for yourself then it is what it is.

Speaking for myself, it would be great to have to hang around - the fact that you're not loading a van each week doesn't make your presence or contribution any less valuable.

If you've paid your dues and had your fun and the forums are just a part of that chapter that is being closed, then you just have to do what you have to do!

 

[Ron Auger]

OK, after 4 PM's I'll leave him alone now.

Honestly, I thought all these WWYD were just amusing thoughts to pass the time. I didn't know he was serious. Sad!



I forgot the quote. Sorry, my bad:

"We're on a mission from God"!!!, Elwood Blues: Blues Brothers I,

 

[Guest]

Well that doesn't HAVE to be the case, and doesn't follow necessarily, but if that's the choice you're making for yourself then it is what it is.

My philosophy is that when I'm not DJing anymore then I am not a DJ anymore. At that point I have nothing in common with the others on the board and really nothing to contribute.

Honestly, my friends in this world are based on what I am involved with. For example, I had friends with various jobs I had in life. When I moved on I lost contact with them and really had no inclination to renew the contact.

When I am done DJing that part of my life will be over. There may be some people I will maintain contact with for a while but that will dwindle. That's just me.

So, when there gear is gone I'll just stop visiting the boards. A few of them I will not be able stay on anyway because it is part of their TOS to be a DJ.

 

[CMWAT]

as weird as it sounds this does happen.some people out there have some weird requests.i wouldnt go for any of that crap,i can always see a clients concern over their DJ/MC/camera person/etc looking sharp/good on their special day,but to go as far as telling someone how to groom themself is going a bit far.

look at it the other way,would they be saying i need someone with long hair if the person was bald? you are paying for services i understand and you would like for your service personel to dress sharp hair groomed to look decent but to request it being cut is crossing the line.

 

[Sounds To Go]

My philosophy is that when I'm not DJing anymore then I am not a DJ anymore.

Well.... Yeah.... Duh!

At that point I have nothing in common with the others on the board and really nothing to contribute.

Malarkey! Everyone here makes contributions based on EXPERIENCE, ie WHAT THEY HAVE DONE BEFORE and PREVIOUSLY! We don't make contributions based on what we happen to be doing some Saturday 6 months from now!

Honestly, my friends in this world are based on what I am involved with. For example, I had friends with various jobs I had in life. When I moved on I lost contact with them and really had no inclination to renew the contact.

Then you are confusing "acquaintances" with "friends."

When I am done DJing that part of my life will be over. There may be some people I will maintain contact with for a while but that will dwindle. That's just me.

Fair enough. If that's just the way you roll, and how you work as a person with relationships and whatnot that's fine... Just don't try to downplay your relevance or your ability to remain worthwhile as a contributor because that does not follow AT ALL and is about as silly as it gets.

So, when there gear is gone I'll just stop visiting the boards. A few of them I will not be able stay on anyway because it is part of their TOS to be a DJ.

And seriously.... what are they going to do if they find out you are now "retired?" Disable your login? I seriously doubt the penalties for trying to remain active ***If you wanted to*** can be THAT harsh...

Sounds to me like you just don't want to contribute any longer, and that you may be trying to rationalize the fact that you are just tired of participating in what you view to be just another part of that "dj life" you are moving on from. You want to move on to something else in life - which is absolutely fine, and respectable. Just call it that and be done. No one would question it and everyone will be happy for you staring a new chapter in life. I know I am! You have to do what you have to do for yourself, and for those people in your life who are special to you.

Just don't try to rationalize it as if you no longer have anything left in you to give or any worthwhile contributions or insights. That's just ridiculous !

 

[Guest]

Sounds to me like you just don't want to contribute any longer, and that you may be trying to rationalize the fact that you are just tired of participating in what you view to be just another part of that "dj life" you are moving on from. You want to move on to something else in life - which is absolutely fine, and respectable. Just call it that and be done. No one would question it and everyone will be happy for you staring a new chapter in life. You have to do what you have to do for yourself.

Experience stagnates and new techniques and technologies are introduced over time. When I got back in in 2001 I had been out since 1993; 8 years. Even then there were things I had to relearn and things I had done 8 years prior were not relevant anymore.

After a point it won't be that I want to contribute or not it will be a matter of not having anything to contribute. So, when the gear's gone, so am I.