No Showtime I won't work for FREE

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Apparently Showtime is having a hard time and after securing the rights to the Mayweather and Maidana fight they can't afford to pay a designer.

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You come across as an asshole both in this post and the responding email.

If you don't want to do the work, politely decline. Why do HN/Twitter/Whoever else need to know?

Also, your website hurts my eyes.

EDIT: @anigbrowl I didn't flag anything.

Actually, I think it's the perfect answer to an unreasonable, arrogant, and condescending request.

It's an excellent example of content providers seeking something for nothing from creative professionals (most of whom are self-employed, so it's relevant to many HN readers). This is unfortunately an increasing norm in the digital era.

I don't think his reply is rude at all. You might feel differently if you were asked to donate work as a matter of course by people who can easily afford to pay for the work they commission.

EDIT: congratulations on using the flag button to state your opinion.

OP, I recommend you post it again during daylight hours when it will likely get more traction.

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