No Show Model List in TX

[Robin Binder]

No Show Models

I've heard about it and I've seen it first hand. I have my list and many have theirs. The ones that contact you, never show or cancel after the fact.

I'm going to take a poll to see if anyone is interested before starting a No Show Model List.

Should we have one available; I personally never set up a shoot with one model because of their unpredictiblity; Multiple models are better.

This is in no way bashing Models, just sharing information of previous experience.

[HotHolly]

Ive been eh on this topic. I suppose it couldnt hurt to have a list - just states whether they no showed.

[srwatters]

Too much liability for the forum. I'm quite sure Abel will be against it here.

I keep my own private one

[michaelbates]

I know it's been shot down on Model Mayhem...it's considered bashing in a sense...but I know on there that you can add something to the effect of a "not recommended" list on your profile (without giving specifics...then people can contact you for details).

I, personally, don't think a "list" is a good thing because there can always be extenuating circumstances. I honestly have not had a "no show" with a no call or no contact. I've had them run late, but they always call to say they are....maybe I'm one of the lucky ones. I also think you find the "no shows" more prevalent in group shoot situations where they think "naw. they have other models and I won't be missed..so I'm not going to go" kinda thing.

Just my two pennies which is now worth about 1/2 a cent..LOL

Michael

[Robin Binder]

Great feedback. I see your point of view. thanks

[HotHolly]

Doesnt OMP have something on it - where you can recommend or not? Maybe a thread of good models would be more valuable?

[Steelsun]

I think it is more suitable in a model finding orientated forum rather than here.
It would be a good source to have.

[SHIFTcanadian]

Had someone stand me up 2 weekends ago, no call, no show.

Drove 30 minutes out of my way to meet them.

I am so down for a list. SOME Models just think we have time coming out of nowhere.

[srwatters]

Let's put the shoe on the other foot...

How would you like your name on a list (that you have no control over) for maybe not delivering images? Or maybe some other reason?

Trust me, I've had more no-shows than I can even count. I've even been stupid enough to get stood up twice by the same model after I was promised that she would show up. But these kind of public lists can only make the list members look bad. What about a list of both positive and negative feedback. That's much more fair IMHO.

I still don't think we need that here. Of course, YMMV.

[SHIFTcanadian]

I agree with you, Im just venting because its frustrating.

[brad]

Originally Posted by srwatters

What about a list of both positive and negative feedback. That's much more fair IMHO.

Still leaves you open for problems.

How about just a list of models you would refer to someone else... only positives, and only allowed to add the person if you actually shot them. Could even include a link to a pic or two from the shoot.

[texxter]

I think a blacklist is a bad idea for more than one reason. I think a positive list is also a bad idea because many people may contact a model without his or her permission. So my vote is to not get into this type of thing.