I just came across a film YouTube channel I love on LinkedIn. They are hiring for a certain segment and in the fine print you basically have to agree that they may potentially steal your ideas without compensation.
Now I have to re-think every single gem I've seen from that channel. Have they been stealing hopeful writers' stuff for years under the false guise of exposure and industry connects?
It's absolute garbage and I hate how blatant they were that "similar, identical ideas" would be used and that if your material was chosen they had every right not to credit or "compensate" you because your submission was firmly their property.
I'm sorry for the rant I am just...so disgusted by this practice. Seriously, they can't keep one creative on retainer? Why would you blatantly advertise that you are stealing people's ideas and they should be happy just for the privilege to have their work stolen by you?
What is even going on inside these so-called powerhouse corporations anymore? Why would you do this to people? You could ruin someone's life. Or worse, make it so that they never want to work in the industry again.
I've seen that happen before - a girl who after a bad experience and internship completely quit the industry and left the country. Myself and someone else tried to talk her into staying, but she completely left and changed majors and her career trajectory.
And she happened to be the nicest girl who got burnt for no reason.
So in theory, you could submit an idea - and a current employee could take credit. You can't dispute, and they get the credit because they've had so many past "brillinat" ideas. You never get a foot in the door, they stay in power. It's bullshit.
This is why I firmly stay indie, or thoroughly vet who I work with. I'd stay away from these conglomerates and immoral businesses that have brought up YouTube. It's not right. It's not right at all.
Stay safe out there everyone, and please read the full application details and fine print before you ever submit your work to anything! Know what you're getting into before just diving in to take a chance, please!
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