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The concept of providing exposure instead of just recompense for work is a problem that affects many businesses, and "For Exposure" on Twitter exposes this behavior. The page collects direct statements from people and organizations who have made offers to work for exposure rather than payment to professionals in a variety of areas, including artists and photographers. These statements reveal a disregard for the time and effort required to produce high-quality work.

"For Exposure" seeks to raise awareness about the significance of appreciating professionals' efforts and compensating them fairly for their services by sharing these messages. The page has spurred significant discussions about the importance of labor and the necessity of valuing people who devote their time and effort to their art. It serves as a reminder that experts need to be paid adequately for their work and that publicity alone is insufficient.

The article also includes an exclusive interview with Ryan Estrada who is an established comic artist, author, and the creator of the "For Exposure" Twitter page, so make sure to keep on reading.

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rose@n_a
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3 years ago

the replies are EPIC

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    Mabelbabel
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    3 years ago

    The problem is, they will have had enough writers agreeing to do an article for free to make it worth their while to keep asking. If they ask 10 writers, and one or two agree to no fee, why would they change their policy? It's the same with "influencers" They've obviously had some businesses or individuals agree to provide something free of charge so they just keep on sending out begging messages because it works.

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    Nika
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    3 years ago

    what a mic drop response :D

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    Sad Quokka
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    3 years ago (edited)

    47200 = 1000

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    Christian Fuller
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    3 years ago

    "I ordered the filet from your restaurant, but then I found a hot dog cart outside who only charged a dollar. I got woefully sick from it. Why didn't you stop me?!?!"

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    Miles Mawyer
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    3 years ago

    So the best idea that came out of my wedding (it wasn't the marriage :D) was that we bought 3 fairly nice, kid friendly digital cameras, and gave them to her 3 boys. (Ages 10,7,3). Their job was to go around and take pictures of everybody. They felt very included, had a lot of fun, and we got a ton of great pictures.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Off your rocker chum

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    JB
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    3 years ago

    Has an 80k lawyer, can't pay 650. Ok then.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This takes the biscuit

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Just another selfish bastard

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    Samuel Pelatan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    ho yeah ? My Father is the Pope, checkmate

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    Terri Martin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Reminds me of the idiot that called 911 to say someone stole thousands of dollars worth of his cocaine 🤦🥴

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yes, very annoying indeed.

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    PandaJon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Holy c**p! Were talking $5 here.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Funny, but somehow I don't think you'll find a photographer

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    Crystal Kelley
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It's the ducking scammers you gotta watch out for.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Burrrrn

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wht? 😲

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    Christian Fuller
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wait, is this Donald Jr., or Eric?

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    Moosy Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    BUG TIME! *releases the mosquitos*

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    Peppy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Good grief 😡🤬

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Nta

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm actually astonished at this

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Last comment from OP is awesome

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    Samuel Pelatan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "It's a privilege to work for my benefit" followed by "check your ego at the door", brilliant

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    Black Dragon -RHO-
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    From google is still art theft..

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Muskie, is that you??

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    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Dude really set himself up and got knocked tf down lol

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    araT Backwards
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If I speak to one…🤣 love it

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    Christian Fuller
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "HR might want a word with you soon." That word's going to be, "We fired the other person for harassment and threats. We apologize. Please don't sue us."

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    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    And I expect Hugh Jackman to call and declare his undying love for me, but looks like we're both out of luck.

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    You Should Do Nothing with the Fence
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How difficult is it to give credit?! Cite your sources, grade school 101.

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    Penny Hernandez
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That man is really gaining points in his running for the 'Biggest Scum on Earth' award.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Sorry, that is just horrible

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Saying 'no offence' immediately means that you will say something offensive

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    Samuel Pelatan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Tbf you can also seduce them but you need to bring something to the table to be interesting in the first place

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    Penny Hernandez
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ah, a true rarity. A scan artist upfront about scamming you.

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    Christian Fuller
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This guy's not looking for an EA, he's looking for a mommy with benefits.

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    Kevin Sutton
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Careful. He's a violent felon. Weird how they don't introduce him like that. "Live on stage, Violent Felon Chris Brown!! Don't look at him funny he'll slap the s**t outta ya!"

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Submit this 🖕

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    Interesting_Astronaut
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I dont pay taxes either! (I still live with my parents, im 14.)

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    diana king
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    OMG I hope to HELL this person got what they deserve. What a scumbag POS

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    Black Dragon -RHO-
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Loved the howdy 🤣

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    rob
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Why are these cut so s****y? Or am i missing parts?

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is true actually, because as we all know video games arrive fully formed thanks to the Video Game Fairies who have them coded by the Elves.

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Someone is BEGGING for a b!tch-slap

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    freakingbee
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    but designing things STILL take time and the designer needs to be paid🙄

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    Zsolt Hegedűs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Half of this discussion is missing

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    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This person is seriously unhinged

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It’s TWELVE BUCKS. If you can’t get 12 friggin dollars, don’t waste their time. Ffs.

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    Flying Bacon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Bro that was an incredible offer! For free too! And then they wanted to get paid to what? Model? They could have gotten a few pretty photos FOR FREE from an artist and they turned it down!!

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    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm missing something here... He's supposed to narrate eight thousand words in 15 minutes? Is he the Micro Machines guy?

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    Terry Tobias
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    3 years ago

    I have no idea.

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    HBrown
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hershey 🙄

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    freakingbee
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    the gif lmao

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    brukernavn340
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Too bad the user is anonymised

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    More creative when they're unstable??? Bro is delusional

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    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago (edited)

    Ironically, he's the one who's going to be told to take a slow boat to China.

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    Daffydillz~
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    3 years ago

    Kick rocks Zedd!

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