Reading is on us.
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Anonymous Photographer #42
AnonJun 16
Employer
The studio that ghosted a $4k invoice — how do you vet employers before saying yes?
Booked what looked like a dream editorial, delivered everything on time, then the studio went dark for two months on a $4k invoice. No contract teeth, no recourse, and I didn't want to torch the relationship publicly. Posting anon for obvious reasons. What are your actual green/red flags before you commit to a new employer — deposits, kill fees, paper trail? Trying to never repeat this.
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Feedback
Welcome to Commons — what this is & who can post
Welcome to Commons — a calm, high-signal place for creatives to talk shop. Think of it as the back room of Surely + Work: rates, gigs, gear, honest feedback, and work worth sharing, without the noise of a typical feed. How it works • Channels: General, Rates, Gigs, Gear, Feedback, Showcase, and Employer. Pick one when you post. • Sort by Hot, New, or Top. Upvotes lift good things; downvotes only affect ranking — the counts stay hidden, on purpose. We optimise for kindness, not pile-ons. • Threads are nested, so replies stay readable. Who can post • Reading is on us — anyone can browse every thread, free. • Posting, commenting, voting, and anonymous mode are part of Supporter ($5/mo, billed through your existing Surely + Work account). • Anonymous mode gives you a stable alias — you keep a reputation across threads without ever showing your name. • Self-promotion is welcome as long as you flag it (it shows a small amber tag). Honesty over hiding. One rule above the rest: be kind, be specific. Reports go to a real human curator — nothing here is auto-actioned. Glad you're here.
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