I tried looking around a little and it sounds really scammy to me. All the contact info and domain registrars is listed “redacted for privacy.” Personally the whole thing seems to smell funny to me but I could be wrong. Anyone used or heard of this site before? I just want to make sure my daughter isn’t going to get screwed over

  • leisesprecher@feddit.org
    981·
    3 months ago

    If it looks fishy, it probably is. Simple as that.

    A proper business should have proper addresses, imprint, contacts.

    • Jay@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      27·
      3 months ago

      That’s my thought on it as well. I only knew she was on that site a little while ago and right off the bat the address sounded off to me so I started digging in to it only to find that whoever is running it REALLY doesn’t seem to want anyone to know who they are, which is raising all sorts of alarm bells in my head, but my daughter is insisting “lots of youtubers go there looking for jobs.”

      That means nothing to me, because I know how easy it can be to look like a busy legit site when the reality is anything but. And the fact that whoever is running it is actively trying to hide their info is very concerning to me.

      • KingJalopy @lemm.ee
        33·
        3 months ago

        My brother works for a really big YouTuber and he got the job by answering to videos he put up asking for applicants. As far as I know this website is a scam to get people to do the work for free. Tell her to look for videos that are asking for editors, writers, etc… also check YouTubers websites like Patreon or wherever they might post.

        • Jay@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          17·
          3 months ago

          Thanks for the tips. I know she’s been looking at some other places as well and she has gotten a few jobs here and there but nothing major. She’s gone to school for video editing and she’s pretty good at it (fatherly bias kicking in here) but she’s always looking for something to help fill in her time.

          • KingJalopy @lemm.ee
            14·
            3 months ago

            No problem. My brother went to film school for 4 years and worked on several movies and shows as a PA but it wasn’t his thing. He’s always made YouTube videos about his interests and finally decided that’s where he wants to be. He got incredibly lucky landing this gig but the main reason he did is because of his education background so she has a better shot than most. I’ll ask him today if he has any other resources I could share with you. If he does I’ll let you know. Good luck!