I'm an intern for a documentary filmmaker and she has put me in charge of hiring someone to design a website to promote her upcoming film. I do so, and stipulating in the notice that the film is very low budget and that only a small stipend can be provided. Keep in mind this was also put in the "Gigs" section, not the "Jobs" section. The whole purpose of the section is to post low- and non-paying short-term positions.
Cue crazy Craigslist biotch who sends me this e-mail:
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Your posting on craigslist computer gigs will be flagged for removal. Why is it that every single broke mother fucker that makes a film is coming to craigslist and crying poverty? What the fuck did film makers do before the internet? If you cannot afford to pay for the work then fuck off and drop the film. If you cannot pay for the internet work you most likely need to promote the crap film then borrow some money. Fucking broke parasites.
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My response:
Dear Ms. [LAST NAME -- full name is in her e-mail address]:
After reviewing the Craigslist Terms of Service, I can find no prohibition on posting positions in the "Gigs" section with low pay. Those who object to our offer need not apply, and the specifics of the compensation to be offered will be settled via private contract. This listing will be reposted and frivolous flagging of our material will be appealed to Craigslist.
Further contact with me or [COMPANY NAME] Films will be construed as harassment and will be reported to NYU-ITS and NYPD.
Sincerely,
[MY NAME]
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She breaches this and sent me this tonight:
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Yap yap yap. report the shit all you want. You posted this shit and I explained myself. Furthermore, if you posted in a public place and I responded.... it is not harassement. Good luck with filing. Lucky for you the filing would be free since you are broke. You also now try to say compensation would be settled via private contract. sure it will liar. Now there is compensation. Why would someone wait to speak with you to find out that you are broke and cannot afford to pay for the work as you clearly stated in the original posting. Now you blow smoke. Fucking liar. Hey try to appeal the flagging we will do. It will go nowhere. Guarantee it will go nowhere. Broke bastard.
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Geeze lady, if the position doesn't pay enough then don't apply for it. Big whoop. We got loads of replies anyway.
Cue crazy Craigslist biotch who sends me this e-mail:
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Your posting on craigslist computer gigs will be flagged for removal. Why is it that every single broke mother fucker that makes a film is coming to craigslist and crying poverty? What the fuck did film makers do before the internet? If you cannot afford to pay for the work then fuck off and drop the film. If you cannot pay for the internet work you most likely need to promote the crap film then borrow some money. Fucking broke parasites.
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My response:
Dear Ms. [LAST NAME -- full name is in her e-mail address]:
After reviewing the Craigslist Terms of Service, I can find no prohibition on posting positions in the "Gigs" section with low pay. Those who object to our offer need not apply, and the specifics of the compensation to be offered will be settled via private contract. This listing will be reposted and frivolous flagging of our material will be appealed to Craigslist.
Further contact with me or [COMPANY NAME] Films will be construed as harassment and will be reported to NYU-ITS and NYPD.
Sincerely,
[MY NAME]
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She breaches this and sent me this tonight:
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Yap yap yap. report the shit all you want. You posted this shit and I explained myself. Furthermore, if you posted in a public place and I responded.... it is not harassement. Good luck with filing. Lucky for you the filing would be free since you are broke. You also now try to say compensation would be settled via private contract. sure it will liar. Now there is compensation. Why would someone wait to speak with you to find out that you are broke and cannot afford to pay for the work as you clearly stated in the original posting. Now you blow smoke. Fucking liar. Hey try to appeal the flagging we will do. It will go nowhere. Guarantee it will go nowhere. Broke bastard.
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Geeze lady, if the position doesn't pay enough then don't apply for it. Big whoop. We got loads of replies anyway.
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