Need advice, wisdom, something.

[mmauve]

Nothing a beer or 6 can't remedy

[kewlbreeze]

Ok, I understand all points. Just because Im right, doesnt mean Im right. I understand, I hate it but I understand.

That's the first step my man. It blows, no doubt, but accepting and working within the system will get you a lot farther than banging your head against the wall. I wish you the best of luck.

[Segfault]

Note to Animus: If you're going to post a negative review of an event you played at, pretend you were a patron/partygoer instead of a DJ. Anonymity is one of the greatest things about the internet, no?

But yeah, you should never bash the people who pay you, especially if they still owe you money.

[Ciar2001]

Ok, I understand all points. Just because Im right, doesnt mean Im right. I understand, I hate it but I understand.

The DJ business is no different to the business I am in, you need to know when to speak and when to stay quiet, trust me most forms of business revolve around the same ethos, give and take and keep certain things close to your chest

honestly does me wonders in my line of work, kept me out of a lot of trouble and when it was time to comment came in bloody handy.

[DJBanyon]

I have the Benefit of some business training along with a couple years of DJing. i have learned and applied some of the Business training and there are a few rules that should be followed no matter how you deal with the situation.
1. No profanity- you cant be taken seriously when it's used (unless you really don't care at that point)(like the last time i sent a letter to Stanton)
2. time solves many issues- it also allows you to calm down and think clear (too much time and you over analyze)
3. Parties suck some times- this is for everything not just parties with music (for a dj it's annoying but for a promoter it's got to be ruff)
4. Never bite the hand that feeds you- unless you are ready hunt, prepare, and cook your own food.

there are more but these are some of the ones that came to mind. take them in whatever way you want. but seeing that you asked, i have to say that both of you are in the wrong in some form. you may have been right but the your approach was wrong and he may have been wrong but his approach was right. just take a little more time rereading future writing and i don't think you will have problems. Good Luck

[janzak]

Yeah I agree with the rest, I'm sure all your points are valid but you need to think about what you're saying and who's hearing you. Not to mention how it will affect your job situation.

If you don't want to work with this guy again, you could leave it at this, but if I were in your shoes I personally would apologize for a too rough and public review (still keeping your integrity and not apologizing for your opinions) so he doesn't spread bad rep about you around colleagues and you end up losing gigs.

[Karlos Santos]

Im not sure mentioning the guys IRS issues is good thing in a public forum.

You better be right about that because we in the UK have this view that America is a very litigious country and that is a prime example of Libel right there.

Id Edit that out if i were you.

K

[V-Hoff]

Then what is the point of a review? To say how awesome something is when in fact it needs improvement? I dont see how Im not allowed to give a critique on an event. I didnt even get payed for the event. Were supposed to just shut up and not say anything out of fear of being black listed? Srsly?! Come on guys...

Tell me, do Native Instruments Review Traktor? Vestax review VCI-100? Do Ean review VCI-100 Arcade Edition?

You need to be neutral to review a product, not only sounds neutral in your review, your position must be neutral.

If Ean start make advertising for Vestax or for Native Instruments, his reviews will not be neutral anymore, do you get it?

The promoter was a really douchbag but I think it's hard to become public a criticism that should be done private...

But don't get embarassed for that, you should talk with the promoter when the feelings calm down, explain what were your intentions and explain why you want to play with him again, you need a good reputation in this business and when you argue with someone like that it's bad for your bookings.

[V-Hoff]

Nothing a beer or 6 can't remedy

That was what you should do, pay him a beer and talk. If you have a boss that you don't like at all you can't tell him that, I lunch and drink with him and try to be as social as your ego allows you to become sucessful in the business.

[BentoSan]

it doesn't sound harsh. it's just the truth and the op needs to learn from it.

Doesnt mean he has to mention is on a public forum though - if your getting paid to play then your also getting played not to publicly bitch about anything publicly. Having a quiet word to the promoter would have been a better idea.