Ranting about models and agents...

[PersianKitty]

I've just gotta rant a bit here. I began doing a small handwritten blog over a year ago. It focuses on one pornstar/centerfold/sologirl each day. It's done pretty well. Over time, I decided that I wanted to try to get information first hand for these posts. I developed a model bio questionnaire which when responded to helps me flesh out the post itself.

I am amazed daily at the lack of responses to these questionnaires. I would guess 1 in 40 I get back. Sending them to programs, affiliate managers, girls themselves (a lot on myspace), and agents.

A few minutes time and it means traffic for them and having correct information on the web.

It makes me sad.

[AaliyahLove]

Don't be sad Ms Kitty, you should be happy you are weeding out the models that don't really want your traffic..mbe they don't deserve your traffic if they can't take 10mins to fill out a questionaire?

[Roald]

Hey PK, did you get Maurice his email 2 weeks ago about the WL?

lmk ;)

[SleazyDream]

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

I've just gotta rant a bit here. I began doing a small handwritten blog over a year ago. It focuses on one pornstar/centerfold/sologirl each day. It's done pretty well. Over time, I decided that I wanted to try to get information first hand for these posts. I developed a model bio questionnaire which when responded to helps me flesh out the post itself.

I am amazed daily at the lack of responses to these questionnaires. I would guess 1 in 40 I get back. Sending them to programs, affiliate managers, girls themselves (a lot on myspace), and agents.

A few minutes time and it means traffic for them and having correct information on the web.

It makes me sad.

you responded on your ambush interview RIGHT away!!!!

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...1&page=4&pp=50

http://www.ambushinterview.com/41/interview41.html

[selena]

Originally Posted by AaliyahLove

Don't be sad Ms Kitty, you should be happy you are weeding out the models that don't really want your traffic..mbe they don't deserve your traffic if they can't take 10mins to fill out a questionaire?

Miss Aaliyah speaks the truth.

[Nautilus]

For the most parts, those persons you're sending your emails to (except for the girls themselves) have no idea of the girls' bios. Thus, to answer your questionairre, they need to either question the girl or to create a fake bio, which is not 10 mins worth of time, and generally not worth it unless there's a massive amount of sales on the table.

Contacting a girl could involve several steps because those who run a program are usually not the ones who're shooting content and do not have direct contact with the girls. Also, even if contacted, most girls will be too lazy to answer because there's no direct benefit for them in answering, and even if there is they're still too lazy. More to it, many girls will not be happy with the idea of their real bio posted somewhere at a porn site.

That pretty much leaves us with the fake bio option, which programs and affiliate managers are going to do only if they're sure they're going to get decent amount of sales in return. Otoh, you can write those fake bios yourself, they will not be any better (or worse) than fake bios sent to you by the program.

[Barefootsies]

Originally Posted by AaliyahLove

Don't be sad Ms Kitty, you should be happy you are weeding out the models that don't really want your traffic..mbe they don't deserve your traffic if they can't take 10mins to fill out a questionaire?

[Sosa]

hah about like contacting independent escorts or agencies and expecting a reply back. More like 1 in 100 will actually reply back.

[Lace]

Offer them an 8ball if they respond...bet you'll get some responses then.

[Dirty D]

Sad state of affairs...

Most of the girls/models/talent are flaky as hell.

There are very few girls that last year after year.
The ones that are successful work hard at it...

Much respect to the girls that continue to be successful

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

I've just gotta rant a bit here. I began doing a small handwritten blog over a year ago. It focuses on one pornstar/centerfold/sologirl each day. It's done pretty well. Over time, I decided that I wanted to try to get information first hand for these posts. I developed a model bio questionnaire which when responded to helps me flesh out the post itself.

I am amazed daily at the lack of responses to these questionnaires. I would guess 1 in 40 I get back. Sending them to programs, affiliate managers, girls themselves (a lot on myspace), and agents.

A few minutes time and it means traffic for them and having correct information on the web.

It makes me sad.

Oh that sucks. I love your blog and reading about the models. In the end it is their loss.

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by Nautilus

For the most parts, those persons you're sending your emails to (except for the girls themselves) have no idea of the girls' bios. Thus, to answer your questionairre, they need to either question the girl or to create a fake bio, which is not 10 mins worth of time, and generally not worth it unless there's a massive amount of sales on the table.

Contacting a girl could involve several steps because those who run a program are usually not the ones who're shooting content and do not have direct contact with the girls. Also, even if contacted, most girls will be too lazy to answer because there's no direct benefit for them in answering, and even if there is they're still too lazy. More to it, many girls will not be happy with the idea of their real bio posted somewhere at a porn site.

That pretty much leaves us with the fake bio option, which programs and affiliate managers are going to do only if they're sure they're going to get decent amount of sales in return. Otoh, you can write those fake bios yourself, they will not be any better (or worse) than fake bios sent to you by the program.

Someone who understands the business.

The girls get really pissed off with the true bios. Not only do we put up their pictures and videos but we often put up her real name, age and city/town she lives in. The last thing we should do to models, but who cares so long as we get a few more clicks.

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by JaneB

Oh that sucks. I love your blog and reading about the models. In the end it is their loss.

No it's not it's our loss. We need good girls far more than they need us. It sounds strange but it's true, girls are choosing NOT to work for the porn industry bease of the exposure it gives them. Most work a few months and then realise the mistake they made when a friend tells them he found their pictures on the Net.

We need to show them more respect if we want more to work.

[PSSuperstars]

When an agency signs a girl..
the first thing they should do is have a basic questionairre with bullshit questions about their "character" and who they want to be.. so the agency can use it..

All fake questions based on their character..

I mean come on... it's like you read scoreland and they say one of those girls are 150lbs.. and she's got triple G tits... ONE LEG and one TIT is 150lbs.. HAHA..

But guys don't care...

It'd be smart business for them to come up with the fake profile when signing the girl...

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

No it's not it's our loss. We need good girls far more than they need us. It sounds strange but it's true, girls are choosing NOT to work for the porn industry bease of the exposure it gives them. Most work a few months and then realise the mistake they made when a friend tells them he found their pictures on the Net.

We need to show them more respect if we want more to work.

I think you read it wrong. I said it was their loss, as in the models loss. PK has a great blog that sends traffic. If anyone thinks they can shoot porn and friends or family not find out about it, then they have to be an idiot.

Everyone in the industry needs respect. Without each other there is no adult industry.

[burntfilm]

Ivy did hers toot sweet then tweeted about it!
http://blog.persiankitty.com/index.php/ivy-black/
she knows where her bread is buttered (i told her where her bread was buttered)

[burntfilm]

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

No it's not it's our loss. We need good girls far more than they need us. It sounds strange but it's true, girls are choosing NOT to work for the porn industry bease of the exposure it gives them. Most work a few months and then realise the mistake they made when a friend tells them he found their pictures on the Net.

We need to show them more respect if we want more to work.

well said Paul, this industry is a fucking HEAVY burden on a model. Spread love!

[Raf1]

Originally Posted by Nautilus

For the most parts, those persons you're sending your emails to (except for the girls themselves) have no idea of the girls' bios. Thus, to answer your questionairre, they need to either question the girl or to create a fake bio, which is not 10 mins worth of time, and generally not worth it unless there's a massive amount of sales on the table.

Contacting a girl could involve several steps because those who run a program are usually not the ones who're shooting content and do not have direct contact with the girls. Also, even if contacted, most girls will be too lazy to answer because there's no direct benefit for them in answering, and even if there is they're still too lazy. More to it, many girls will not be happy with the idea of their real bio posted somewhere at a porn site.

That pretty much leaves us with the fake bio option, which programs and affiliate managers are going to do only if they're sure they're going to get decent amount of sales in return. Otoh, you can write those fake bios yourself, they will not be any better (or worse) than fake bios sent to you by the program.

this is all very true

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by JaneB

I think you read it wrong. I said it was their loss, as in the models loss. PK has a great blog that sends traffic. If anyone thinks they can shoot porn and friends or family not find out about it, then they have to be an idiot.

Everyone in the industry needs respect. Without each other there is no adult industry.

Putting up a girls name, age and where she lives is not showing respect.

I've been in the business a long time and it's harder now to get and keep models. Because they don't want their lives exposed.

[PersianKitty]

Originally Posted by burntfilm

Ivy did hers toot sweet then tweeted about it!
http://blog.persiankitty.com/index.php/ivy-black/
she knows where her bread is buttered (i told her where her bread was buttered)

Thanks much.. and I was glad to get a response from her.

I'm doing 'investigative' reporting here. I'm not digging for personal dirt.. it's whatever the lady wants to share. I don't turn around and research their responses to find out if they're telling me the actual zip code (being sarcastic) where they were born or anything. Primarily it's a basic set of questions that any of these ladies with their own 'official sites' would probably provide to their members, etc... "What did you do before you got into the industry?" "How did you get into the industry?"

To me...if I'm gonna write about someone, I'd rather have the right info. I won't just go make something up.

[PersianKitty]

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Putting up a girls name, age and where she lives is not showing respect.

I've been in the business a long time and it's harder now to get and keep models. Because they don't want their lives exposed.

If they give me their name (other than their industry name) I'll use it if they say so. If they give me their birthdate (with or without the year) I'll use it. I don't ask for where they live, rather where they were born. Some will put a city.. some just a state. Whether it's true or not, it's up to them.

I don't think my postings on my blog are showing disrespect.

[burntfilm]

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

If they give me their name (other than their industry name) I'll use it if they say so. If they give me their birthdate (with or without the year) I'll use it. I don't ask for where they live, rather where they were born. Some will put a city.. some just a state. Whether it's true or not, it's up to them.

I don't think my postings on my blog are showing disrespect.

Me neither, In re: posting real names, etc. There's no legit personal info in this interview. these general questions are easy for her to answer, and by having her do it on the spot we get real deviations from interview to interview.

Before an interview Ivy already knows her limits and simply ignores questions she doesn't want to answer. She's been prepped. All in all it works out. This is entirely different than some 4chan douche posting a home address.

When she goes on the radio, it may not be clean and professional, but she's not there giving her SS number.
http://www.ivyblack.net/ivy-blacks-f...dio-interview/
Some want the exposure, some don't , but exposure in re her persona does not have to be crude or disrespectful.

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

If they give me their name (other than their industry name) I'll use it if they say so. If they give me their birthdate (with or without the year) I'll use it. I don't ask for where they live, rather where they were born. Some will put a city.. some just a state. Whether it's true or not, it's up to them.

I don't think my postings on my blog are showing disrespect.

PK it's not about what you do, it's about what others do and the girls might think you will put up their real info. Because a lot of other sites do.

The problem is people read what we say about the girls and all the things they love to do. Then someone they know confronts them with it.

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Originally Posted by Nautilus

For the most parts, those persons you're sending your emails to (except for the girls themselves) have no idea of the girls' bios. Thus, to answer your questionairre, they need to either question the girl or to create a fake bio, which is not 10 mins worth of time, and generally not worth it unless there's a massive amount of sales on the table.

Contacting a girl could involve several steps because those who run a program are usually not the ones who're shooting content and do not have direct contact with the girls. Also, even if contacted, most girls will be too lazy to answer because there's no direct benefit for them in answering, and even if there is they're still too lazy. More to it, many girls will not be happy with the idea of their real bio posted somewhere at a porn site.

That pretty much leaves us with the fake bio option, which programs and affiliate managers are going to do only if they're sure they're going to get decent amount of sales in return. Otoh, you can write those fake bios yourself, they will not be any better (or worse) than fake bios sent to you by the program.

You hit the nail on the head... <OUCH!!!>



Another factor is that some solo girl programs hire a girl for a few days or a week, shoot 30-50 sets, and then send her on her way and put her sets into rotation, so that the girl has nothing whatsoever to do with the site after it launches.

Anyone with any historical perspective on the industry would be foolish to not supply you with the info you request to help promote them.

Well, at least it helps you to sift out the chaff...

Well run programs and people with smarts will get back to you right away.



ADG

[PersianKitty]

(sigh) Depressing..

sent out 43 messages through myspace directly to the ladies' official myspace (yeah I'm not naive I know that some of them aren't really the ladies involved..but for all intents and purposes...)... I know it's early yet.. but of the 43...8 have been read already and not a peep. Looking back at my records of those I've sent though myspace in the last few months.... 108 sent, 49 read and 7 actually responded.

[sinclair]

the most abused word in this business is "agent".

These guys pretending to be agents do nothing but send out emails with pictures of the girls and hope to book them. Arri, does more work for his client in a fictionalized half hour episode of Entourage than most of these guys do for their clients in the course of their time in the business.

[selena]

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Someone who understands the business.

The girls get really pissed off with the true bios. Not only do we put up their pictures and videos but we often put up her real name, age and city/town she lives in. The last thing we should do to models, but who cares so long as we get a few more clicks.

I have never once imagined that anyone who wants bio information wants it for the real girl as opposed to their online character.

And I pretty much am sure that bios were a standard part of the Playboy mag for the centerfolds, though admittedly I have not seen their publication for years.

Porn is a fantasy game, and imho, solo girls should have a fantasy bio to go along with. It doesn't have to say that she likes to bang German Shepards on the side, but it should give some info toward helping the surfer/member connect to her.

From an affiliate manager standpoint, the day I can't take 10 minutes of my time to help someone like PK with an ad tool is the day that 3xTom needs to retire my number.

Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Putting up a girls name, age and where she lives is not showing respect.

I've been in the business a long time and it's harder now to get and keep models. Because they don't want their lives exposed.

No where in here did anyone say that they wanted their real information. PK wants them to fill out a questionnaires. It can be filled with their fake name and the info they choose to share. I filled out her questionnaire and you answer how you want to.

Most models do not use their real names online, give their real birthdate or age, or say exactly where they live.

[PersianKitty]

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

(sigh) Depressing..

sent out 43 messages through myspace directly to the ladies' official myspace (yeah I'm not naive I know that some of them aren't really the ladies involved..but for all intents and purposes...)... I know it's early yet.. but of the 43...8 have been read already and not a peep. Looking back at my records of those I've sent though myspace in the last few months.... 108 sent, 49 read and 7 actually responded.

Latest is 120 sent, 69 read, and 9 responded...

it's like pulling teeth

[pornlaw]

Originally Posted by PersianKitty

Latest is 120 sent, 69 read, and 9 responded...

it's like pulling teeth

Thats actually a great response. If you look at direct mail response stats, historically you cant count on about 1-2 % response. You have about 8%. Consider yourself successful.

As for putting up bios of girls... I have to warn people that because you have a model release you still have to be careful with what you put out there. It is still possible to get hit with a false light lawsuit or a public disclosure of private facts lawsuit.

I get a lot of performers -- male and female -- that get upset with what is posted about them in bios and in false interviews in magazines and on the web.

[EscortBiz]

id like to see the email you send them when you ask them to fill stuff out

written correctly and telling them what it can do for them vs how great the thing will be for you is key

[CurrentlySober]

I blame Poppy Morgan..

[PersianKitty]

Originally Posted by EscortBiz

id like to see the email you send them when you ask them to fill stuff out

written correctly and telling them what it can do for them vs how great the thing will be for you is key

It's fairly basic...

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I'm Beth (aka PK). I am the owner and webmistress of Persian Kitty's Adult Links. My link site has been running since 1995 and has received much media attention over the years.

I write a daily blog post at blog.persiankitty.com where I feature one girl each day. I would love to be able to include you in my blog. If you could take the time to answer the following questions it will help to flesh out the details that I need. It would send some traffic your way. Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond. If I'm writing about someone, I'm much rather have the information they want out there rather than rehashing what already exists and is often times incorrect.

Also, if you know of other ladies such as yourself that might want to be included, feel free to pass the questionnaire on to them. Sometimes I've found it easier to make contact that way rather than through affiliate programs.




....and then about 10 basic questions...

nothing snazzy I know..

[burntfilm]

Originally Posted by pornlaw

Thats actually a great response. If you look at direct mail response stats, historically you cant count on about 1-2 % response. You have about 8%. Consider yourself successful.

It has to be tough weeding through which performers are actually involved in the products that their content is involved in.
We get mail for random models we've shot sometimes, all we can do is reply and tell them that we're not directly involved with that person on a day to day basis and aren't in the habit of releasing their contact details

[peedy]

PK, see my sig and let me know if you want info on our girls, I will get it for you.