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Not sure where to post this exactly.
I'd half heartedly set up a Model Mayhem account so I could expand my experience with model photography, mostly horror themed/portrait etc

I got a message through facebook from a guy who supposedly couldn't message me through MM as he wasn't allowed....

He started by saying he wanted to work with an amateur photographer as he wasn't sure if he'd be comfortable in front of the camera, then added he wanted some nude shots for his girlfriend.
I advised I didn't have a studio and that wasn't the kind of shots I wanted in my portfolio, so asked him to keep looking.

He keeps coming back to me however, asking for even just 30 minutes to 'practice'.

I'm not saying I don't need experience with models but it just all seems a bit dodgy to me.
For one thing, a half hour shoot wouldn't be worth anyone's time, but he hasn't mentioned where he'd want to shoot and doesn't want to pay either, obviously.

If anyone would like to work with him please let me know and i'll forward on your details.
Otherwise, any tips on how to make him get the hint would be welcome, other than just ignoring him.
 
Being paranoid keeps you safe! Take any picture and god only knows where you or it could turn up............

I’ve heard horror stories from a totally innocent click of a shutter before!
 
He asked for a certain type of shot, you've said that isn't what you are interested in doing and he keeps coming back. Definitely have nothing to do with it.

Dave
 
Red flags all over this! I have to agree with block and report, both on FB and MM. I wouldn't even acknowledge his messages now if I were you, don't give him any more information or inadvertent encouragement. The direct contact, the excuses, the persistence - all very creepy. You may be understandably wary of it becoming confrontational or reluctant to be "rude" (actually justified assertiveness) but reporting/blocking, and "ghosting" him is almost certainly your best option at the moment. If he turns threatening or abusive, escalate immediately to the police. I don't have much faith in them but it strengthens your position just in case.
 
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Unless you want to end up in a basement i'd stay well clear... dont need to be rude but a simple reply with a stern ending along the lines of "i'm going to ignore future messages"should see you right.
 
I think I would report him (who to, I'm not sure), but who knows who else he may contact and they may not be as wary as you.
 
KIPAX said:
report him for what ?
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Well as a guess.
To MM for circumventing their attempt to stop him contacting people :police:
To FB for contacting the OP after she’s already told him No. how many repeat contacts does it take to be harassment technically?

Whilst his ‘request’ isn’t necessarily suspect, his behaviour is definitely questionable at best and harassment at worst.
 
Phil V said:
Well as a guess.
To MM for circumventing their attempt to stop him contacting people :police:
To FB for contacting the OP after she’s already told him No. how many repeat contacts does it take to be harassment technically?

Whilst his ‘request’ isn’t necessarily suspect, his behaviour is definitely questionable at best and harassment at worst.
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my reply to that would be.. good luck....aww come on its a bit of a stretch.

back in the real world....................
 
KIPAX said:
my reply to that would be.. good luck....aww come on its a bit of a stretch.

back in the real world....................
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You’d seriously brush aside someone who’d purposely searched for your daughter on FB because MM had restricted his account to stop him contacting her?

And when she’d told him she wasn’t interested, and he carried on asking?

Well, what can I say, hopefully your daughters are a little more alert than you.
 
Phil V said:
You’d seriously brush aside someone who’d purposely searched for your daughter on FB because MM had restricted his account to stop him contacting her?

And when she’d told him she wasn’t interested, and he carried on asking?

Well, what can I say, hopefully your daughters are a little more alert than you.
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My daughter? sorry but what on earth are you on about.. i cant see any mention of anyones daughters or kids being involved? sorry but a little confused as to why you would bring any of my kids into this?

All I am saying is that theres not much chance of anythign happening if you complain.. serriously.. my daughters?
 
KIPAX said:
My daughter? sorry but what on earth are you on about.. i cant see any mention of anyones daughters or kids being involved? sorry but a little confused as to why you would bring any of my kids into this?
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I presumed your daughter was an adult? No mention of kids anywhere.

My point being; would you really think it was unimportant if some perv was bothering someone you cared about?
 
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Thanks all for the advice. It was an odd one. I haven't responded to his last message and he's not sent another so hopefully he gets the message.
I couldn't find his MM profile either so he either doesn't have one or has used another name, not uncommon. Can't really message them about him with no profile though.
 
Send me his details... He'll probably change his mind when a 6ft, overweight and hairy guy turns up... haha
 
Sounds either like a deviant with ill intent, or an excitable teenager that needs to learn to control what's in his pants as well as his social interactions. Mark and avoid.
 
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